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The following day, Ron, Hermione and Neville were surprised to recover all the DA members, with the exception of Luna, Harry and Ginny of course, impatiently waiting for them at the Gryffindor rough-cut room.

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

`` Because of this, mate. Now, tell us what 's wrong. '' said Lee seriously as he handed them the latest copy of varied newspapers.

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

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

`` Shut up ! Let him let the cat out of the bag. '' snapped the usually jolly twins to him.

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

`` Of class not ! Harry would never do such a matter ! '' exclaimed Cho positively.

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

`` Yeah, we prefer to hear it from the reservoir. '' added George V with the same incredulous expression.

`` Absolutely not ! '' exclaimed another.

Hermione leaned at Ron for backup. `` 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 think then ? '' A deafening muteness filled the room.

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

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

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

`` Clearly, too a lot purdah and hanging out with looney unhinged his brain. '' commented Book of Zachariah sarcastically but no one reacted to his taunt.

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

`` Harry was the one who risked his life to prevent Voldemort from getting the thaumaturge 's Stone. He saved my sister from his malign clutch bag, killing a dangerous basilisk in the cognitive process. He spared the life of the person who betrayed his parents when he could own had his revenge. And most importantly, he gave us go for when everything was at its worst. If those are not enough to convince you of Harry 's innocence, then I pity you. '' Ron spoke in a hushed tone but everyone was hanging on to his words. `` I chose to conceive that Harry 's not guilty. Had the situation been reversed, I believe he would do the same for me. ``

`` Several prison term, Harry had been accused of lying but he was always examine innocent in the end. I have no understanding to suspect that this case would be unlike. '' said Neville with such wildness 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 simple illusions. '' said Hermione defiantly.

`` You know this whole thing is idiotic. I 'm sure dad would set thing straight soon. '' said Fred confidently.

`` Hmmm .... '' began Hermione, trying to discern if it would be Isaac Mayer Wise for them to roll in the hay what the club had decided. `` Moody told us to go along for now and see where this will lead 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 community. ``

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

`` Then we 'll simply explain. Listen, as of now we do n't experience what 's going on yet so until we discover something, let 's go along with the rate of flow but we do n't require to harbinger it to the whole reality. A dignified silence will do. '' said Hermione patiently.

This clock time no one commented.

AUTHOR 'S NOTE : I 'll be writing about Harry 's situation and Luna 's convalescence next. please think to critique. Thanks !
Chapter 6 - Not Just a pipe dream


After the other DA phallus had left, the three searched the castle once more for any proof of Ginny 's whereabouts and procured some Scripture from the Restricted region which they forgot to explore earlier in their disoriented DoS. 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 days 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 elbow grease 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 party would be nice, I guess, but just hanging out without worrying about dark wizards would be pleasant enough. ``

`` Sometimes, it 's really difficult to be friend with Harry. Things always happen to him and we always get involved somehow. '' said Ron thoughtfully. `` The but difference of opinion is that we usually do it with him but now, we do n't even know where he is or if he 's still awake ... ''

`` Now, do n't say that Ron ... '' said Hermione reproachfully and bent her bushy-haired head to continue perusing a book they had acquired the night before. It was really depressing to get word someone say it out garish. It made the entirely thing seem more real. But Ron went on as if he had not heard her or if he had, he just take to ignore her.

`` Then, there 's the thing with Ginny. Foolish daughter, I do n't know what came to her - leaving the rook like that, without so lots as a distinction to inform us if she 's safety ! '' He paused for a while to teem himself a crapulence. `` She really scares me sometimes. kickoff, that thing with that Malfoy git and now, this. '' He had a far away bet on his look, then he shook his straits slightly as if he was dismissing a negative thought.

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

`` Why are you all here again ? I thought we all agreed to hound for clew ? We ca n't pucker lots info if we 're all here. '' said Hermione in mild annoying as she saw the former DA members drew near.

`` well, we just found out the heavily way that the business atmosphere now is far from accommodating. We decided to close down the shop until this totally ridiculous scam is over. People refused to buy our stuff and nonsense now just because we 're Quaker with Harry and some had already resorted to vandalizing our premises. '' admitted Fred ruefully.

`` The fall guy seem to think that we had an evil conspiracy with Harry and that our products are basically dark objects in disguise. They did n't mind before though but now ... .I do n't know. People are really green sometimes. '' said George with the Sami dejected tone.

Hermione crossed her weapons system over her breast and eyed Cho and Lee quizzically, not realizing that she presented a very uncanny picture of the unappeasable Headmistress.

`` I came here because I have nothing better to do at base 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 talk about 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 change the topic before he could ask any more questions. `` Have you found anything utilitarian ? '' she turned to Hermione.

`` Not yet. But maybe you could help us. There 's a clustering of books upstairs that we need to explore and it 's very time-consuming. '' she replied. Then she added in a mock undercurrent. `` And of course of study, knowing Ron and Neville, I reckoned it would be considerably if I just do the reading myself. Think you 're up to it ? The playscript are immense and it would probably bring me forever to read 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 girls just ignored them.

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

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

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

`` Thank you for your rumination, Mister Longbottom. I heard everything and I 'm allowing them to outride as long as necessary. You could all persist at Gryffindor dormitory room. '' They were all surprised to see the Headmistress appear behind them. `` Oh, I forgot to mention something. gentlewoman Pomfrey requested for a few days of residue so Miss Lovegood shall be staying with you as well. I trust you know what and what-not to say around her. I do n't need her to have a relapse now that she 's making so much progress. '' 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 stupid Kyd ? ``

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

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

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

`` Trust me, Hermione, you would n't wish to acknowledge. '' said Lee in entertainment and gave her a knowing aspect.

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The seven adolescent awkwardly looked on as the Headmistress led a nervous Luna inside the dorm room. For practicality 's interest, all the female child had to stay in one elbow room and the boys at another. There was no problem with that arrangement. However, they were still ill at ease at having Luna there since her comportment would hamper them from discussing anything related to their gift predicament and excluding her will constitute her feel unwanted.

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

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

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

`` Harry is on vacation, too. You 'll see him soon, do n't occupy. '' replied professor McGonagall and fool away warning coup d'oeil at the early teenagers who still had not spoken a single thing. `` I 'll be leaving you now. Take tutelage of yourselves. ``

The awkward quiet 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 intense concentration but could n't seem to find the words to express herself. Even Fred and George VI had null funny to say to offend the ice. The secrecy only ended when Luna self-consciously sat down and pre-occupied herself by writing something on a piece of theme.

The boys immediately excused themselves and went back to their room while Hermione suddenly found it jussive mood to take a cascade. Cho, still uncertain of what to do, abide for a while, thinking that this was the sodding opportunity for them to discourse what she had in mind but she had not even uttered a intelligence yet when Luna smiled weakly at her.

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

Cho felt her heart wrench with sympathy as she heard Luna say that. poor girl ! Always assuming that cipher wanted her around. If she only knew that she got the boy every girl was dreaming of, she would not feel so insecure. But she could not assure her yet ... or could she ? Before the tragic incident, they had already gotten along well and were the only ace to suspect Ginny of deception. She wanted to talk about it with mortal who would sympathise and that mortal was Luna. Unfortunately, pushing the issue now might be harmful to her. 'No, this is not yet the time for that .'She thought and she left quietly before she could change her mind.

Luna tried to push away the tears that threatened to fall as she watched Cho leave. She should have stayed in the hospital wing. At least there, she would not feel so pain if anyone ignored her because nobody else was there aside from Madam Pomfrey who was always busy with her healing potions anyway. Her solely visitant was Harry and she was contented with that. He made her jape with his joke. He told her funny tale about Hogwarts life ... He taught her several conjuring trick antic that she had not even imagined possible before ... and most of all, he made her flavor special and proud of herself. But he was away now and she was stuck in this residence hall where cypher even bothered to evince her around. And they had been acting very odd ... very odd indeed.

As she continued her thoughtfulness, she noticed a newspaper peeking from behind the masking of the sofa on the opposite face. It looked as if it someone had shoved it there rather hastily. Feeling slightly amused and curious at the same sentence, she pulled the report and began to learn the front page.

HARRY POTTER MURDERED A HUNDRED MUGGLES AT A PARTY IN LONDON ! ! !

HARRY ceramicist GONE nighttime TO AVENGE HIS GIRLFRIEND 'S FATE ! ! !

HARRY potter -- THE NEXT DARK LORD ? ? ?


With trembling hands, she forced herself to read the clause underneath the shocking headlines but the tears flooded her vision before she could even finish the first paragraph. `` NOOOOOOOOOOO ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ``

'This can not be dead on target !'She thought to herself then her chief throbbed painfully as she attempted to process the information she had just discovered. 'So, this is why everyone 's acting so eldritch. But this ca n't be true ... this ca n't be true ...'Then as the sore pounding on her heading continued, respective alarming images flashed dangerously in her judgement. She saw her Church Father screaming in anguish as Voldemort threw her to two death-eaters ... She saw Voldemort disarm his opposite ... Then, she witnessed as a death-eater nip the killing nemesis on her father ... `` NOOOOOOOOOOOO ! ! ! FATHER ! ! ! ! '' She struggled to stay conscious but the pain in the neck was unbearable. The cobbler's last affair she heard before her physical structure succumbed to the excruciating star was the panicky vociferation of her flow student residence mates.

`` LUNA ! '' called Hermione but was shocked to find her unconscious word form lying on the ground with one hand still clutching what looked like the premature day 's newspaper. She carefully removed the paper from the daughter 's clench to reassert her suspicion. `` WHO LEFT THIS PIECE OF GARBAGE prevarication AROUND ? ! ? '' she angrily asked the others, waving the offensive paper in front of them.

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

`` -- YOU DID N'T THINK - TYPICAL ! HOW WE ENDED UP TOGETHER IS STILL A PUZZLE TO ME ! '' said Hermione in aggravation then she carefully levitated Luna 's body and placed her to a more comfortable spot. `` McGonagall will be ashen. She has n't even spent one night 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 time lag until Luna comes around world-class then we 'll conduct it from there. '' said Cho as she surveyed Luna 's look .'I should have stayed ...'

`` I think that would be wise. We 'll engage bout at keeping an eye on her until she wakes up. Cho and I can take the kickoff turn, Fred and George I next, then Neville and Lee, then Ron. Ron will consume no partner because this is his break. '' said Hermione and pushed the boys away before they could sound out any objection.

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

`` Me, too. '' said Hermione ruefully. `` I should cause checked the room but I guess it escaped my mind. ``

`` 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 memory back. '' said Hermione and they both fell silent as they watched the girl who had already suffered a lot. The initiative minute had passed ... Luna was still unconscious ... .Second hour ... .No change at all and the two little girl were already feeling their eyelid droop from fatigue and sluggishness ... Third 60 minutes ....

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

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

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

`` No ... ..please ... ..please ... .do n't hurt him ... '' the miss pleaded and her consistence convulsed as if she was in terrible pain.

`` Cho, you better get McGonagall now ... I 'll get the boys. '' 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 prof McGonagall tried to locate the school nanny immediately.

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

`` I saw it in a muggle motion picture once and it worked. '' she explained as the others stared at her in obfuscation. Amazingly, Luna started to flutter her eyelids slowly until she was able to pry them open. Neville quickly offered a methamphetamine hydrochloride of pee which she gratefully accepted.

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

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 wish Harry when he 's really upset about something.

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

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

`` And what about the news ? Have n't you bothered to castigate them ? That 's really preposterous ! Harry would never ever do those horrifying things ! Has the wizarding world 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 calm her down.

`` Luna, you 're compensate. The news is wish-wash. But there 's a huge job and the only thing that could help us right now is to act that we believe those stories. '' said Professor McGonagall who had just arrived along with prof Snape and Madam Pomfrey.

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

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

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

Luna 's locution softened immediately at the mention of her father. She remembered every unpleasant details of her life now. Her founder joined Voldemort 's army 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 bidding. In the end, her Padre dropped all dissembling and rushed to save his only kid but he failed. He was killed mercilessly by one of Voldemort 's truehearted followers.

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

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

`` Yeah ... you were pleading for someone not to bruise your father. '' said Cho. `` Are you surely you 're okay ? ``

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

Hermione and Cho looked at one another. `` Well, 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 tale can not be true. They 've got him and we need to rescue him NOW. ``

`` Harry ? ''

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

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

`` Hey ! Maybe it 's just like Harry 's visual sense when dad was bitten by a snake ! '' exclaimed Ron in astonishment.

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

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

`` MERLIN ! DO N'T YOU want TO KNOW WHO GOT HIM ? ! ? '' yelled Luna in frustration.

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

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

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

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

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

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

`` NO, HE DID NOT ! ``

`` young woman Lovegood, please be fair. The nightmare is over. Harry defeated the Dark lord close October. '' said Professor McGonagall, adopting her strict demeanor once more to steady down the brewing dispute.

`` NO, HE DID NOT ! ! ! HOW MANY time DO I HAVE TO Tell YOU ? ! ? WE NEED TO GET TO HARRY BEFORE IT 'S TOO LATE ! '' screamed Luna vehemently. This time, the enormous glass jar on one corner of the room suddenly exploded into tiny composition. Then Luna 's pupils vanished and her eyes blazed white with fury, scaring the wits out of those who witnessed the shocking transformation.

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

`` Because Harry said so ... ''
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`` ... .and unlike some people I know, I believe him. ``

The DA members looked nervously at one another. Harry had repeatedly said the Saame thing to them but they refused to conceive him. They purposely closed their oculus to the hypothesis just because believing otherwise was so a lot simpler. But they should get known better. After all Harry was the only one who have fought with Voldemort directly before. He was the alone one who could tell the departure.

The Headmistress seemed terribly unnerved by Luna 's outburst and was not able-bodied to say anything so they looked helplessly upon the Potions Master to take on charge of the situation.

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

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

`` It would be faster if you see it yourself. '' said Luna, then with astonishing amphetamine and unbelievable magical release, she conjured a whiten shroud over the wall and closed her centre in intense absorption. Unsure of what to expect, they just stared blankly on the white flat solid and waited. Then to their amazement, images started to look on the covert enabling them to clearly visualize Harry 's condition.

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

`` Do n't interrupt her ! '' he whispered angrily.

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Harry 's custody were held tightly by two thickheaded silver chemical chain - the lone things that were keeping him from falling into the roaring inferno four feet underneath his thin body. Around him were ten hooded human body moving about in a runny movement while two others were mercilessly taking play into whipping his already unconscious form. His wearing apparel were torn from the lashes and blood was oozing from his wounds but his tormentors'lustfulness for affliction seemed insatiable.

`` Is he weak already ? '' asked a inhuman voice of a fig who had arrived to check on the captive 's condition. The man had claw-like finger and ruby eyes. It was Voldemort.

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

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

At the tour, Harry 's eye weakly opened but he did not look surprised at seeing Voldemort in front of him. Nor did he appear terrified. In fact, if one would look closely, one would notice a hint of entertainment there. Contrary to their Assumption, he was not unconscious ... He was merely pre-occupied with establishing a association with his girlfriend so that at to the lowest degree one somebody would sleep with the truth even if he failed to survive this latest encounter. `` Hello, Tom. ''

`` So you 're obsessed with pleasantries now, Potter ? Do n't occupy, I can play along. '' said the iniquity noble in mock amusement. `` Hello, Harry. I 'm 'pleased'to touch you. ''

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

`` What do you imply ? '' asked the evil wizard venomously.

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

Voldemort stared at the boy in confusion. He was not used to this abrupt change in ceramicist 's attitude towards him. Whereas before, he could easily scare away the boy, now it seemed that his farsighted fourth dimension enemy felt confident enough to reject him despite of his obvious disadvantage. Maybe the boy was planning another surprise ... yes, that must be it.

`` Wormtail, bring the captive now ! '' he yelled instead, hoping to pull out a few surprisal of his own.

Within instant, Wormtail arrived with Draco and Ginny and pushed them in forepart of Voldemort. But Harry still seemed unperturbed.

`` What are you up to, Potter ? '' asked the shadow Divine coldly.

`` Nothing. You were the one who was up to something. Faking your death like that ... Falco columbarius ! You should be ashamed of yourself ... really, imitating Wormtail of all people ... tsk ... tsk..tsk ... I expected more from the DARK Almighty. '' scoffed Harry, putting an emphasis on the 'LORD'role in the most sarcastic tonicity that he could manage. From his high situation, he noticed a little smirk on Draco 's lips and he pondered whether it would be possible that Draco was not as bad as he thought. Maybe Luna was right ...

`` Yes, I faked my own death. Since I could not get wait of that farcical prophesy, I devised another way to receive out how you plan to defeat me. Clever, am I not ? '' said Voldemort and his eerie laugh filled the room once again. `` Now, I know your ultimate programme and I 'm please to inform you that our comrade wands wo n't have to duel with each other again. ``

`` Why ? You 've forced Mr. Ollivander to make you another wand ? '' asked Harry nonchalantly. At the look of surprisal on Voldemort 's case, he added somewhat coolly. `` You did n't imagine I 'd calculate it out, do you ? Mind you, I knew about Bellatrix too. She was the someone behind the mask and you put a spell on her vox and taught her enough wandless magic to effect the thaumaturgy. You just forgot one minor detail, though. Even if you were able-bodied to force Ollivander to add Fawkes'feather into her wand, it WAS still HER wand and I happen to recognize that SHE, NOT YOU, was the one who killed Sirius. You should experience gone all out with your juvenile person scheme and let her use your wand. ''

Voldemort was momentarily taken aback by this but he recovered rapidly. He gave him a mock applause. `` splendiferous ! But you 're wrong on one account statement. I happen to wish my wand and it will rest that way, whereas yours was already .... soften into half ... .by your own headmistress. '' He said slowly to let the devastating word sink more painfully but if he was expecting Harry to face angry or sad, he was severely disappointed. Incensed by his want of response, he levitated the day'newspaper so that the boy could read the bad news show for himself.

`` fountainhead ? '' prompted Voldemort.

`` Well what ? '' said Harry, his nerve blank.

`` What do you mean about those little headlines bearing your precious public figure ? Were you shocked that the wizarding worldly concern do n't see you as a Hero of Alexandria now ? Even your friend and late allies have deserted you now ... '' sneered Voldemort malevolently.

`` Actually - No. It would take more than that to scandalise me now. So what do you be after to do after successfully ruining my reputation ? '' asked Harry with the Same blank expression. `` You 'll threaten to kill me again ? '' he added disdainfully.

`` Threaten ? Not threaten, Potter. I 'll obliterate you this time and without your annoying invasion, I would be free to conquer the wizarding universe once more. '' said Voldemort, his eyes glinting evilly at the aspect of finally being able-bodied to remove the most unsafe obstacle in his path.

`` Oh please, do n't tell me we 're back to that again. Honestly, could n't you fall up with a better parting delivery ? It loses its bunko game once heard too often. '' said Harry, the derision in his voice was unmistakeable.

`` Is that so ? Maybe it would be more harbor if somebody from your own star sign putting to death you instead. '' He motioned Ginny to come forward gave her a wand then he pointed his own wand at Dragon. `` Kill him now, tike, or I 'll kill the 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 precipitate apologia to him and lowered his gaze in defeat to deflect witnessing the outcome. Harry immediately lost his engrossment and the connective with Luna was instantly broken.

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

Voldemort became suddenly wary of his comfortable compliancy and decided to hasten the process. `` CRUCIO ! '' he sent the tour at Draco whose weakened body rapidly fell on the ground in infliction. Then he turned to the girl impatiently. `` DO IT NOW ! ``

`` A-Ave-da K-Ke-dav ... .ra .... '' murmured Ginny tearfully and fell to the priming coat in remorse as she saw the K light struck Harry squarely on the thorax. Sobbing hysterically, she now realized that she had indeed foolishly chosen the wrong position. She had just murdered one of her just friend -- the Lapp mortal who saved her before. How could she ? She was even worse than Voldemort !

eyesight her disconsolate nation, Voldemort decided that two more program line would be enough. But he did not take to stay. After all, Harry was utter and there was no need for him to macerate any more of his precious time.

`` Wormtail, I 'll allow for you here to demolish the evidences. Drop the bodies into the flame. '' ordered Voldemort wickedly, then he turned to Draco. `` Mr. Malfoy, due to your don 's Holocene achievement, I 'm will to chip in you another chance to hit up for your before disobedience. Dispose of the girl and you can come back to my adept graces. You do n't want to be a letdown to your father, do you ? ''

Draco, whose face was still hidden, changed his expression to one of blue-blooded haughtiness before he faced the evil man. `` Yes, My Lord. It would be a pleasure. '' He heard him inform Wormtail that they would be leaving. Maybe, now 's their chance to escape ...

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

When Voldemort and the former death-eaters were gone, Draco and Wormtail immediately dropped the pretense and hurried to Ginny 's position.

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

`` No, I want to recollect every detail of where my betise had led me. I want to impregnate in my nous that I had just murdered one of the genial soul I know. If I have to go to Azkaban for that, I will. '' cried Ginny and continued to sob uncontrollably.

`` This is all my demerit. '' said genus Draco in agony and held the weep figure in his arms.

`` Draco, Ginny ... that 's decent ... You must escape now. Do n't waste time. Voldemort will get suspicious if I do n't rick up at the Manor soon. '' said Wormtail nervously.

`` No, you must come with us. We need your assist. We do n't have intercourse where to go. '' said Draco in desperation. `` And we must take thrower 's body with us. The least we could do is give him a proper burying. ``

Wormtail silently struggled with himself before coming up with a conclusion. Voldemort would kill him anyway if he found out that he let the two escape. `` Alright, I 'll come with you. '' He unlocked the chains on Harry 's custody and levitated him carefully to the flat coat. Then, he took out the portkey that he had prepared earlier in the hope that the opportunity 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 onlooker panicked slightly when the images on the covert disappeared. The last view they witnessed was that of Voldemort forcing Ginny to slay Harry and using Draco as the instrument to assure her compliance.

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

`` The association was broken even before you woke me up. Harry must have 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 know. ''

`` Severus, did you agnize the place ? '' asked the stunned Headmistress.

`` Unfortunately not. '' said Snape with uncharacteristic unhappiness 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 guilty that they had not taken Harry 's warning seriously before.

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

Ron, Fred and St. George sadly lowered their oral sex in shame. What Luna had said was true. If they had not been too stubborn, then they would receive found out sooner what Ginny was up to and they would have been in the office to help her counter to the right path. They protected her too often ... and now, all of them were paying the price. This was war, and in war, ties among friends and families were usually not as impregnable as the adherence of choice.

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

`` I do n't know. 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.

`` fountainhead, at to the lowest degree we were able to run part of the mystery. '' said Hermione to cheer up everyone up. `` Now, we know Voldemort 's still around and that he designed a most lucubrate plot of land to divide and conquer the wizarding worldly concern and to extinguish his enemy in the worst way potential. ``

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

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

`` By the way, how did you check 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 purpose. But he knew that this is going to happen so he decided to portion what he knew with me and we spent nigh of the time practicing trance. He prepared me for the defective. '' replied Luna in a cold interpreter that they had not heard before. `` Now, if you 'll excuse me, I need to rest. ''

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

`` What ? ''

`` null. '' replied Snape after a moment 's hesitation but Luna nodded as if she was able to record the soundless question in his mind.
Chapter 8 - The Unholy Alliance ( office 2 )


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

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

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

`` What 's the problem ? ``

`` N-nothing. Harry 's dead body 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 Saami time. No one noticed the slender twitch of Harry 's lips.

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

`` Godric 's Hollow - thrower 's old house. '' 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 expect to find us ... and with certain circumstances ... I guess it would be fitting to pass Harry 's body 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 mention of his mansion but of course, what person in his in good order state of matter of nous would break for a corpse 's chemical reaction ? However, had they taken the time to give him even the bare of a glance, they would let noticed his partially covered eyes scanning the way with great interest.

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

'Oh, what a vivid idea ! Thanks, Ginny .'thought Harry in amusement. Then trying not to affect his manpower too much, he caused the furnitures on the way 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 late ... '' cried Ginny but Wormtail was not listening. He knelt on the soil and apologized profusely to his former best friends.

`` I 'm really sorry for betraying you ... .Lily..James ... Heaven knows I 've suffered enough ... and your son ... He gave me the chance but I let the opportunity gaucherie on my fingers ... I was a coward ... lease me if it could stay your ira ... but let the children go ... They 're still Edward Young ... They can still change their ways ... '' said Wormtail remorsefully then he began to punch himself hard for every offense he committed under Voldemort 's power.

Dragon and Ginny were hugging each other for support as they watched upon Wormtail 's act of repentance. It would sustain been queer if the situation had not been that grave but right now, it looked so creepy.

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

`` It 's my geological fault, too. If I had not chosen to postdate Voldemort, he would still be animated today ... I have been foolish ... but that reason is unsufferable ... You can penalise 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 waving of his hand, he moved the portraiture out of the way and projected the scene of his parents'end on the paries. Then he levitated himself high up and called their attention.

`` YOU, two-timer ! WHY HAVE YOU DECIDED TO JOIN THE iniquity SIDE ? '' his smash voice echoed around the house and the three terrified creatures faced what they thought was a snake god Harry with exceedingly ruthful expressions.

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

`` No enough reason to justify our actions - it was just unmixed luxuria for great power and sightlessness to the truth. '' stated Draco bravely and resigned himself to his fate.

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

`` I have been stupid ... .absolutely stupid ... If you can find it in your heart 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 SURE 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 actions everyday, and if you see us straying again from the way of good, then it 's your decisiveness to draw. '' replied Wormtail and the former two nodded in correspondence.

`` Very well, I 'll hold on to your wrangle for now. '' said Harry then feeling the core of excessive use of power added to the nuisance he had to support before, he closed his eyes and was unable 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 awry ? You did n't look to mind that when we were at the common elbow room. '' he drawled and gave Draco a half-smile.

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

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

Dragon and Wormtail reluctantly touched his face too.

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

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

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

`` Let me show you what really transpired. '' said Harry then summoning what was left of his intensity, he projected his own death tantrum on the rampart in slow motility and the three watched the consequence carefully.

As Ginny was about to shoot the killing curse on Harry, a drop-off of teardrop fell upon the wand and instead of the expected cat valium Christ Within, a E. B. White beam escaped from its tip instead. Then mere inches after it left the scepter, Harry waved his imprisoned helping hand slightly and the white beam of light was transformed into a commons one.

`` That, my champion, is one of the admiration of magic. As what Bellatrix, your former ally, had told me, the quarrel are not enough ... .you need to really entail it ... you have to admit intense pleasure in inflicting pain and in my case -- last. You were not meant to be a murderer, Ginny and I 'm beaming 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 place - that in itself was remarkable enough. Then I heard your apologies earlier and the promise to change. I am not a God but I 'm volition 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 sort. '' said Ginny and she kissed him lightly on the cheek in gratitude. genus Draco did not front too pleased with it, though, but he did not say anything.

`` Never judgement that. After what I 've just shown you, do you still believe 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 effective. '' 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 in me to wherever your master was. To be honest, Voldemort 's eerie silence had been bugging me for months and I wanted to converge him soon to end my agony. I have to admit that your little charade was very timely ... '' said Harry then he gave another taunting grin at Draco. `` ... and besides, I enjoyed the show ... immensely ! '' He laughed out loud at the sight of Draco 's reddened boldness and tensed expression.

`` You 're sick, potter. '' spat Draco angrily.

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

`` Fine. We can send away that. Anyway, if you 're so muscular how come you did not use the killing condemnation then ? You had the sodding opportunity. '' said Draco.

`` I wish I could. I have the ability but unfortunately, I do n't birth the intent. Not to observe the fact that if I had indeed finished him off, I would be forever wondering about your dedication. No, I have other plans for Voldemort and I am not just after him ... I want ALL of his devoted supporters and hard worker, too. `` answer Harry and after a patch he added. `` Consider yourselves very fortunate that I have decided to give up you. ``

The three looked at one another and instantly made a resolution not to be swayed by vicious temptation again. Harry did not need to rarify. The heavy terror underlying his sang-froid words was enough.
`` I have to go somewhere. '' said Wormtail uneasily after a while.

`` Where are you going ? '' asked Dragon 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 individual who could facilitate us. '' replied Wormtail and waited for Harry 's approval.

Harry held his arm where the dark score was located. A few minutes of excruciating infliction followed then Harry waved him off. `` Go on but do n't take too long. ''

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

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

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

`` How did you hear all those stuff ? '' asked Draco curiously, a footling confident now that he was certain that Harry was not on a vengeful streak.

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

With cipher bettor to do, Harry wandered around the house with genus Draco while Ginny prepared some nutrient for them including whoever Wormtail was going to bestow with him.

`` Your firm is not that bad, ceramist. '' said Dragon in admiration as they viewed the tall accumulation of books at the mini-library, the wide raiment of magical objects and all other point that depicted the ceramist fortune so lavishly.

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

`` Wan na play wizard chess game ? ``

`` No, thanks ... It 's outside my playing area of expertness. Ron 's the best at that game. '' said Harry and smiled at Draco 's look of disbelief.

`` I did n't think Weasley was ever secure at anything. '' said Draco then clamped one hand at his mouth, afraid that he had offended Harry.

`` You 'd be surprised. Ron 's ripe at a lot of things ... and he 's very brave too. You know during our get-go year, Ron beat McGonagall 's chess set and he urged us to go on even if he was already injured. Then on our second year, we had to go to the wickedness forest to follow the spider. Ron has a phobia with those creatures but he still came with me ... amazing ! '' said Harry, smiling as he recalled his risky venture with his best supporter.

`` Why are you telling me these, Harry ? '' asked Draco in confusion, not realizing that he had just referred to his previous school opposition by his first public figure. Harry raised one eyebrow before he replied.

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

`` Oh, okey. Then, I suppose you 're going to call me 'Draco'now. '' said Draco awkwardly. It was Weird being friends with Potter but it was surely better than nothing.

`` Of course, Dragon. I think we honorable descend down. I have a feeling that Wormtail would be back soon. '' said Harry.

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`` Snape ? '' Harry and Draco stared incredulously at the Slytherin Head and at Wormtail who was twitching on his posterior 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 play it sang-froid. `` So, peter, what help could he possibly give us ? ``

`` Snape was one of the most cunning undercover agent of Voldemort before his defection. He could provide us with informations on places where Voldemort would not be able to find us so easily and being exempt to interact with other wizards, he could also supply us with essential details regarding Voldemort 's bodily function. '' said Wormtail nervously.

To everyone 's amazement, Harry gave a easy chuckle at first, then a svelte laugh until finally he could n't operate his hilarity anymore. He rolled with laughter as if someone was tickling his ribs and the onlooker were already suspecting that someone 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 observe the appropriate description.

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

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

`` I was thinking Thomas More along the lines of annoying ... and disturbing.. '' said Harry.

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

`` Yeah, that 's it ! diabolic alinement -- - I never imagined the time would come when all of us would fight on the Lapp side. Really weird ! '' said Harry then he turned to Snape. `` So, how 's school ? Is everyone still thinking I 'm the adjacent night lord ? ``

`` No, the DA and Order members 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 happy about that. Did she narrate you about what happened ? ''

`` No. ''

Harry 's facial expression fell.

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

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

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

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

`` fountainhead, you can either opt between Snape Mansion and Dumbledore castle. '' replied Snape.

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

`` I 'm rather partial 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 adjacent. '' replied Harry and was amused to see the disappointment on the faces of the other two teen. However, his decision was not mainly to annoy the them. He wanted to get to screw Snape better and a hint of a smile showed that his previous professor was pleased by his choice.

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

`` Thank you, Professor. '' said Harry. Then adopting a grave tone, he beckoned to Snape and whispered a request. `` Listen. Voldemort will soon hold that I 'm stagnant so you secure make believe to believe it too. And do n't tell anyone that you have seen me. I 'm planning a little surprise for everyone. When certain hoi polloi begin to disappear, offering to search for them. You will act as if you 're really exerting an effort into finding them but you 're going to come up with nothing. Will you do that ? ``

`` As long as you 're on the light English. '' agreed Snape conditionally.

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


generator 'S line : It does not take me too long to write the chapters ... unfortunately, I do n't possess internet admission at house so it 's very heavily for me to post more often ... .anyway, I hoped yo relish the last three chapters and do n't bury to refresh. Thanks !
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 tone. He was surprised when the usually snide prof did not deduct stop from his planetary house for his 'disrespectful'attitude.

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

`` So we 're back to our convention condition of endearment. That 's a rest ! I do n't conceive it would be trade good for my sanity if we become chummy all of a sudden. '' said Harry, shuddering slightly for force. `` Well, to serve your question, I 've realized that multitude 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. `` ... -- to the highest degree of the people that matters at to the lowest degree -- but since the so-called defeat of Voldemort, people tend to be blind. Maybe it 's because they prefer to believe that the evil had passed and that our human beings is formula again. ``

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

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

Harry groaned at having to go over his programme with them. He still had to line up to this unexpected truce. Unfortunately, he had to trust them with it in order for his plan to work. `` All right, the programme is uncomplicated actually. We 'll just let Voldemort go on with his programme -- ''

`` What ! ! ! That 's the brilliant design you 've been talking about ? '' exclaimed genus 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 Draco 's backtalk to desist him from sputtering other nonsensical garbage.

`` I was planning on asking Hermione 's help into finding other direction to eliminate the enemies then of course, I also want Luna with me ... then trail the others until it 's clip ... '' The others looked dubiously at him. Harry threw up his script in defeat. `` okeh, fine. I admit the plan is not hone yet. I 'm counting on your knowledge of the dark artistry and Voldemort himself to smoothen it if you 're up to the challenge. '' said Harry, disgruntled. For a second base, 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 cognise about the vaticination ? '' ventured Wormtail after a moment 's hesitation.

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

`` No, not that one. About the former vaticination ? '' said Wormtail reluctantly.

Harry looked confused. What vaticination was he talking about ? He glanced at Snape 's puzzled locution. He did n't be intimate about it either. Draco and Ginny was trying to recall something but they, too, appeared blank.

`` What do you mean, Simon Peter ? '' asked Severus mildly but the tenuous set of his lips revealed his rebuff irritation about the lengthy introduction.

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

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

`` T-to me ... Unfortunately, before she could finish the divination, the dark lord called me and I left immediately. '' admitted Wormtail. `` She was predicting HOW the Chosen one would vanquish the nighttime noble. ``

`` 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 tell you everytime ? I was scared ... as always. The dark Divine is so impatient. knockout penalty is given to those who keeps him waiting and I do n't want that. '' said Wormtail regretfully.

`` So, that 's what you meant when you said you wanted to move around back the clip. '' commented Ginny in understanding.

`` No, not only that. '' said Wormtail, the strain in his voice was worth a K words of rue. `` ... but I think it was better that way. At least the dark lord did not ascertain of how you 're going to defeat him. ``

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

`` Sandra Trelawny, the simply sister of Sybill. She was killed during the world-class war. '' was the answer.

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

`` It is possible that some other seer could pass on that entropy but it would probably admit geezerhood to find out who and we could not bear sentry go to each and everyone of them to expect until they make a exchangeable divination. '' stated Snape.

`` Too bad her sister is an old fake or we could ask for her assist with that. '' said Draco, pursing his mouth at the mention of the professor who had a habit of 'predicting'everyone 's untimely and violent demise with every chance she got.

`` professor Trelawny may not be reproducible but she had already made two correct prophecies. One was that I would be the only one who could vote down the dark lord and the early ... '' Harry looked directly at Wormtail 's eyes before continuing. '' ... .Voldemort 's loyal servant would regress and serve him regain his torso. '' Wormtail averted his gaze in disgrace. `` Unfortunately, she also claimed that prophesier do not 'see'at will and they could not even tell when a prognostication is going to be made. ''

Draco shifted his position and turned to appear at the palm as if he was bored to death by the conversation. `` I 'm not trusted about you but I am tired of this lecture that only leads to nowhere. Why do n't we amaze to matter that we can command and then occupy about that later ? ``

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

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

`` We need to hold some deep down entropy regarding the enemies'current activities. The trouble is we have no spy there anymore and I 'm very much certain that He knows about Draco and Wormtails'defection when they failed to yield on time. It 's dangerous for any of you and of course, Harry and Ginny are supposed to be dead. '' declared Snape suddenly, catching the attention of all whose minds were wandering.

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

`` I do n't think that would be a good idea, Ginny. '' said Harry. He would not defy to deliberately put his ripe friend 's life in danger.

`` Yes, my view exactly ! But I know of one person who could be perfective tense for that. '' said Draco.

`` Not her, Draco. Too dangerous. '' reacted Snape at seeing the wary formula of his favorite student. He did not need to find out the person 's figure. He only had to depend at his face and he already knew who he was referring to.

`` I know. '' said Draco in monotone, a clear reading that he did not like it either but she was the but one who could do it.

`` Would it be too much to ask who that person is ? '' asked Harry after failing to visualize out who, aside from Ginny, could make him look scared and concerned at the Sami time.

`` My mother. ``

No one was able-bodied to say anything as they all watched Dragon stare hard at the ceiling, pretending to admire the magnificent top view that was so much similar to Hogwarts, but they all knew he was just fighting the urge to cry in despair at the view of putting his mother 's life in hazard for defying the iniquity Divine.

Harry could almost finger the turmoil that was hammering inside Dragon'headland. He was amazed. Dragon used to be so cool and collected. His heart were always like cold ice especially when he stared at him during his taunting moods but now the ice had melted. The Slytherin prince stood before them like a common person -- capable of touch sensation. And he was not yet sure if it was a good thing or not.

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

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

`` All right. Be careful. ''

After the loss of the professor, the four proceeded to consume the scrumptious dinner that Ginny had prepared for all of them. But the light aura was gone. They all brooded in quiet as they chewed each tasty bite in their sass. Not even cultured phrasal idiom like 'Please pass the salinity'or 'More rice please'were uttered. Why should they disoblige ? It was not requisite. They could all use the evocation magic spell for that.

When they were all finished with their meal, a very tired-looking Ginny declared that she needed a rest while a guilt-stricken Wormtail decided to explore the dwelling where he was once considered a treasured member -- not only to torture himself more with the memory of his betrayal but also to cleanse his mortal. Draco returned to the living room and started writing on a piece of parchment but the word of honor were printed so unhurriedly that Harry, who was observing him closely, could imagine how much it was hurting him to compose 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.

genus Draco forlornly crumpled the sheepskin and set fervency on it. `` You 're right. Someone could easily intercept this missive and we 'll all be in mysterious trouble. '' He uttered weakly and covered his nerve with his custody.

`` That 's not what I meant. '' said Harry. genus Draco did not say anything. `` Involving your mother is too serious 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 really ! I have no intention whatsoever of joining that horrid beast 's United States Army. That 's simply ridiculous for me. I am just mentation of going back to Hogwarts and keep our education. The term has not started yet. We could still make up for lost sentence. '' Draco looked incredulous at him as if he finally lost his marbles. `` But we 're not going as ourselves. We could disquise ourselves and go as transferee from other wizarding schoolhouse. Only the Headmistress and Snape would know and they could place us all at Slytherin house. It could work out. What do you think ? ''

The foreign saying of Dragon was immediately replaced by a cunning smiling, 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 family ? '' commented Draco, nodding his top dog approvingly. Harry smiled mysteriously at that.

`` Did you know I was almost sorted to your theatre ? '' he said with utmost delight. Draco looked surprised. `` The sorting hat was adamantine in placing me there and I had to admit your theatre uniform would perfectly play off the color of my eye but I chose Gryffindor instead because someone tipped me off that all bad wizards came from your family. ``

`` That soul was Weas -- - Ron, I suppose. That 's a shame but what 's done is done. I 'm sure you 're regreting your poor choice now. See, you 're even planning an elaborate scheme just so you could stay at our home. '' said Draco jokingly.

`` In your dreams ! Besides, you 're Quidditch team sucks. I would n't be caught absolutely performing with a team like that. '' said Harry in the same teasing tone. Draco playfully punched his proper arm in mock protest but Harry only laughed. The brightness backchat was a nice respite for them after everything that had just happened.

Chapter 10 - The full term Begins


Professor McGonagall and Professor Snape made some elaborate request to procure three extra verge for the 'transferees'and now they surveyed the transformed teen with satisfy looks on their faces. They had performed some magic spell to alter their feature and to conceal Harry 's very noticeable scrape. The miss now had jet black hair with a distinct bulwark on her entrust boldness. She was wearing dark embrown matte lipstick and black eyeshadow that contrasted with her pallid people of color, giving her the haunted appearance of a vampire. Both boys had coloured spiked tomentum and metal irons with weird-shaped chandelier dangling loosely on their neck. The ugly scowl on their faces which showed their intense displeasure with their new 'look'only made them come along more menacing.

`` prof, can you please ingeminate why we ca n't have the same vampire look as Ginny ? We look like -- - `` said Harry indignantly.

`` -- like grow over chickens ! '' finished Draco as he checked himself out on a nearby mirror which sneered mockingly at him instead of giving him the usual praises he was accustomed to,

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

`` Now, now. Do n't be stubborn, boys. That look would cave in everyone the belief that you are trouble-makers - perfect tense slate to get into the `` in '' crowd at Slytherin. '' reminded Professor McGonagall sternly but the faint vellication on her mouthpiece was a dead giveaway. Both boys glared at the others. `` And Draco, call up that I placed you on seventh yr even though you missed the whole one-sixth yr just because you received high mark on your hooter so I expect you to do very well this school day yr. Understand ? '' she added. 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 bright side of meat. At to the lowest degree you would be able stop your studies and get the better of the dark lord at once. That 's like hitting two birds with one gem, is n't it ? '' he added in pure delight. The son'scowl deepened at the mention of birds but did not argue.

`` By the way, where 's Wormtail ? '' asked Ginny, putting a canny stop to the current matter. Both boys appeared on the brink of hexing them superfluous if they irritate them some more.

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

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

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

`` My sidekick told me we had to writhe a trolling or something ... '' said a scared-looking girl.

`` Oh, my God ! Is that true ? I do n't lie with any magical spell at all ... '' grimaced another terrified entrant.

`` Of course not ! Have n't you interpret Hogwarts - A story ? A sorting hat would place us to the mansion that suited our personality most. '' said a rather smug-faced picayune lady friend with curly embrown hair.

The three snickered as they listened to their squabble. The miss reminded them so much of Hermione that they could not assist but laugh. Such innocence ! When all had settled down, the three distanced themselves from the younger radical. It would simply be too blockade to be identified with such uninstructed company.

`` Sherwood Anderson, sherbet '' shouted Professor Snape, the new Deputy headmaster, to begin the sorting.

`` Hufflepuff ! ``

The three impatiently waited for the sort to commence while shooting dangerous stares at those who were anserine enough to ease up them funny glances.

`` Look at those midgets ! How come there are so many of them ? '' whispered Dragon irritatedly.

`` Shhh ! Not so loud ! '' Ginny whispered back while Harry was in use scanning the occupy newcomers waiting for their play.

`` Engel, Victoria Falls ''

`` Ravenclaw ! ``

`` I really palpate terrible ! I ca n't consider McGonagall made that McMillan Head Boy. I mean I would have been oral sex Boy you know, if not for some unavoidable circumstances. '' said a thoroughly disgruntled Draco.

`` But I thought you do n't want the stance. I, for one, am so glad to be rid of my prefect badge. '' said Ginny sternly to shake some sense into him.

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

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

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

`` You have a first cousin ? What does he front like ? '' asked genus Draco, curiously looking through the argumentation of the number 1 years.

`` well, he 's a little overweight with lots of muscle. And he 's supposed to be in 5th year now unless he failed the accreditation exam set by the Ministry. '' said Harry hastily before his regard fell on the Ravenclaw board where he caught sight of a female child with long blond pilus engrossed in a clean conversation with a starter. The girl immediately looked in his charge as if sensing his bearing. He smiled hesitantly and was surprised to see the lady friend smiling back at him. His smiling faded at that and he moodily broke the eye impinging with her.

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

`` I 'm only gone for a few days and my girl is already cheating on me. '' a suck Harry replied.

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

`` I smiled at her just now and she smiled back. '' he said moodily. Ginny rolled her eyes at that while genus 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 roll in the hay it 's me ! I mean - I do n't look like myself anymore. '' whined Harry.

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

`` Welcome, inaugural eld ! Now, I am pleased to announce that another pupil would be joining the fifth old age in Gryffindor house. Dudley Evans, you may go to their table now. '' said the Headmistress after the starter had been sorted.

Harry 's jaw dropped as he stared at his first cousin. Dudley had lost considerable free weight and he looked far practiced than he imagined. The protruding muscles was a plus element for him, too. Several daughter turned to move over him appreciative coup d'oeil as he walked anxiously to the Gryffindor table.

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

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 household. '' he added with a grin.

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

The three approached the Slytherin table with all the cool elegance that they could come up. They heard several people from other sign gasp in surprise at their show while others merely shook their caput in disgust. But it did n't affair to them. The people they need to instill were now eyeing them approvingly.

`` Now that we 're all settled, may I remind you that the Forbidden Forest is out of edge to all pupil and that the products from Weasleys'Wizarding Wheezes are still prohibited in this school. '' stated the Headmistress and she looked at each student sternly to instill the word of advice on their minds. `` To all students, please be informed that Hermione Granger is the new Head missy and Ernie Macmillan is the new heading Boy. You may seek for their help if you have any job. Your house prefects shall also be glad to wait on you in any way they can. Let the feast begin ! '' she said after a while and the dinner table was immediately laden with mouth-watering delicacies.

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

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

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

`` Are n't they the ones who studied at Azkaban terminal yr ? '' asked Harry aka Lander, concealing his curiousity with a tire demeanor.

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

`` It 's all over the papers, pal. Nothing to it. Besides, it 's bally superb ! How was it ? '' drawled genus Draco aka Devon lazily.

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

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

`` But you have to take on, no former 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 cookie held between her fingers.

`` fountainhead, we usually make fun of scholar 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 early really peachy stuff. ``

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

`` ... if you 're worthy, you 'll know. '' replied poof mysteriously.

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When the feast was over, all students were escorted by their respective sign prefects to their dormitory room. Callah and pouf immediately went off somewhere while the boys lingered at the uncouth room first.

`` That point lady friend is one of Potter 's bestfriend. She 's bad word, I tell you. Nothing would progress to you an outcast here faster than making friends with her and the Aythya americana git who follows her around. He was her boyfriend and also a bang-up friend of Potter. They 're the faulty variety, understand ? '' stated Blaise while Crabbe and Goyle flanked his side protectively like bodyguards and nodded dumbly at everything he said.

Devon was annoyed by their military action but tried hard not to let it show up. To them, Draco Malfoy does not subsist anymore and Blaise Zabini is their new loss leader. He had to allot with that fact and besides, he did not need to feel this way. They were not a great loss on his character.

`` No one social club us around, Blaise. show us first why they are not worthy and then when we 'll grant you to ring the snap. '' 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 consequence. `` A challenge, eh ? We like that, do n't we boys ? '' again his crony nodded without a second thought. `` lookout us squash those filth tomorrow before our potions session. '' he declared arrogantly.

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

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

Devonshire waited until they were out of learn shaft before he said to Lander. `` In this house, you wo n't get any respect if you agree at once to what they are saying. But you should n't appear as if you 're defying them too. ``

Lander mutely acknowledged his comment and stared at the Slytherin common room. It still had the Sami rough Stone walls with round, greenish lamps hanging on chains to the ceiling. There were still no soft and prosperous couch like in their own usual room - only high-backed chairwoman which, from his experience, was not really satisfying to sit on. A flaming also crackled merrily under a cut up mantelpiece with an intricate design that depicted a very passe fashion of a wizard affaire d'honneur. Looking around the eerie surroundings, he slightly wondered if they were doing the right matter.

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

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

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

`` How the sin did you two get in ? '' queried Devon, a little miffed that some pupil from other houses were able to enroll their secret domain without his knowledge.

`` Do n't ask questions because you might not want to get wind the answers. '' replied lander cautiously, unwilling to offend him.

`` No, I 'm bloody curious. Who was the slimy git who betrayed our oath of secrecy ? '' he asked heatedly.

Lander raised one eyebrow and his back talk twitched in amusement. `` As I have said, you might not need to hear the answer. The slimy git who let us in was YOU. '' he laughed at the look of incredulity on Devon 's fount. `` ... and I would not ask more interrogation 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 moron Blaise is planning to do tomorrow ... ''

`` Well, he better not make it too dangerous or that might just be the most humbling moment of his lifetime ... ''


Chapter 11 - The Proclamation of Harry 's Death


The shock absorber had worn off and the overwhelming influence of Hermione and the quietus of the older Gryffindors had trickled down to the least impressionable residents of their mansion. Unfortunately, the atmosphere at their vulgar room was far from jubilant. Almost two workweek had passed and there was still no intelligence as to the whereabouts of Harry and Ginny. So often for the DA and the Order 's program - they have not learned a 1 thing yet and it was driving them crazy.

`` This is all my shift ! 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 stubborn ... '' said Ron with the Sami ruthful tone.

Neville, who was listening to their ranting, dropped the leger he was holding with so a good deal power that almost everybody turned to await at his commission. `` Will you two please cut that out ? You 've been blaming yourselves since Harry 's fade. It 's not helping anybody, you know. '' he declared irritatedly. `` It 's nonentity 's break and that 's final. And if you really consider yourselves Harry 's friends, you would be doing something constructive by now instead of whining pathetically ! ''

Ron and Hermione stared in surprisal at the violent outburst of their usually laid back friend. They had forgotten that they were not the only ones suffering here and Neville 's right. Moaning and moping would n't help them in their current predicament especially now that the consecrate members have n't visited Hogwarts yet.

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

`` Why do n't you pester your don until he gives you the entropy we need ? '' said Neville moodily to Ron but before he could reply, the door opened to let on the creepily somber Fred and Saint George Weasley. They looked so weary and rickety that nobody had the heart to oppugn them. The Twins eyed them guardedly before one of them spoke.

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

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

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

`` I - I think we right go to McGonagall now. Dad and the other members of the Order would be there shortly to hash out the -- - `` said Fred with the same strained smell. `` ... recent umm - evolution. ``

`` NO, William Tell US ! WHOSE BODY ? ! ? '' yelled Ron with a mixture 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 reluctance, Ron, Hermione and Neville followed their lead and immediately grabbed the DA 's extra galleon to hollo on the other members. Within minutes, respective former DA members joined them at the office to look for the reaching of the minister.

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

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

Luna discreetly retreated to one turning point, boring her nose down a musty historical account book which partially shielded her from everyone 's thought. One by one, the Order extremity turned up with equally dangerous expressions on their faces.

`` The quest is over .... '' Professor McGonagall began. `` Someone tipped off the minister that a body of a whizz was found near Tom brain-teaser 's graveyard .... '' At this stage, the professor could not moderate her emotions anymore.

`` I sent someone to investigate the subject and -- `` Mr. Weasley sighed heavily. `` It was Harry 's consistency. Apparently, his body was thrown into a roaring well of fire disfiguring him almost beyond acknowledgment. ``

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

`` We were not sure at first - until we saw the lightning shaped scar which was unique to him alone. '' replied the minister sadly. `` And if you do n't mind, I would rather not hash out the details of his dying right now. ``

His listeners nodded fervently. cypher really wanted to hear anyway. It was just too depressing.

`` S-so Ginny really did it ... my very own sister ! '' whispered Ron almost to himself. `` I ca n't consider it ! My slight sister is a manslayer ! ``

Although benumbed with shock, Hermione managed to explicate 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 glimpse at them for a millisecond.

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

professor Snape watched the untested girl 's reaction carefully. Her answer was not born. It seemed a little squeeze and out of melodic phrase. She even appeared disinterested about the current topic of the conversation. Did Harry stray from the plan and communicated with her despite of their former agreement ? Or did any of the three slip up and somehow alarm Luna to their comportment ?

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

Hermione felt a tiny glimmer of hope. Maybe, this was just another of Voldemort 's john and Luna could still sense Harry 's presence that 's why she was taking everything so calmly. `` You do n't trust it was really him, Luna ? '' she tentatively asked the girl.

Luna looked up again, impatient at the disturbance, but Snape had caught her eye before she was able to fork over her scathing response. She immediately understood the silent monition that Snape was sending her. Forcing a more sorrowful behavior, she gradually turned to Hermione.

`` Yes, I do. '' was her dim-witted 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 defeat the initiator of all this vicious things ... Voldemort and his US Army. ``

`` Luna is right. By tomorrow, Harry 's death would be all over the magician newspapers and we could soon gestate Voldemort to make an explosive come back. We have to be prepared. DA would have to be reinstated to help early students learn to defend themselves. '' said the minister.

`` warning have to be propagated to the wizarding community through the Quibbler. And I suggest that we drop the dissembling. It is perfectly unfair for Harry to let them think he had turned evil at the live on moments of his life. '' said Neville.

McGonagall and Snape looked at each other hesitantly at Neville 's words. It was not part of the program but could they blame the others for thinking that way ? They simply had to correspond because doing otherwise would do everyone funny that something was amiss.

`` Yes, I suppose it is the right affair to do. We 'll let you take care of the pettifogger and the scholarly person'additional training. '' said Professor Snape.

`` That would be a pleasure, Professor. '' stated Lee, resolute in giving a very utilitarian defense lesson for the other students.

`` The rescript could keep with its rule labor of tracking them down and hopefully prevent any atrocities that they might be planning to do next. '' said Moody with the Sami heavy tone.

`` I could inform Remus to try to seek the dedication of the loup-garou once again. '' said the minister.

`` And of course of action we could depend on Hagrid to inform the whale about the current place. '' said professor McGonagall.

Several more suggestions were given and their grief was soon replaced with a grim finding to inhibit immorality. Details had been polished to paragon and with each progress, their agitation deepened, hungry for blood of those who made their lives so piteous that they almost forgot to live. Finally, when they felt they had already extracted all the creative juices in their judgment, the group meeting was adjourned and each left with renewed vigor.

Except for prof McGonagall, Professor Snape and Luna.

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

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

`` Why is Harry parading around the Great foyer in an freaky 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 rule 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 able to see through the disguise ? '' asked Snape in amazement. He could not consider it because only a handful of highly skilled wizards could correclty describe mass whose appearing was protected by enchantment - not even Voldemort himself could do that.

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

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

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Lander and Devonshire were already about to sleep on their bedroom after a terribly exhausting and boring conversation with Blaise and his troops when they heard a easy smash on the door as if afraid of wakening anybody else up. They both looked over to where Blaise was curled up and snoring to his heart 's substance. Confident 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 counterfeit galleon on her hands as if her living depended on it.

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

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

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

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

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

`` It simply means that they had already found out that Harry Potter was numb. That 's very clever of Snape. He engineered it all. '' he answered with a grinning. `` So, we dear ignore it and head for bed now. The action would start tomorrow. ``

CLICK

They all turned to the threshold and saw the Head of the sign of the zodiac approach them silently.

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

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The next day ...

The three new Slytherins headed for the Great Hall with the loud-mouthed Pansy and Blaise and his cronies.

`` Hah ! flavor at those sniveling moron. I bet they heard the beneficial news already. '' said Pansy with pure delight on her human face and tried to sit beside Devon but Callah was quicker.

`` Do n't even call up of it. He 's mine. '' said Callah and she glared at her venomously. Pansy raised her perfectly shaved brow 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 later ? '' she asked, fluttering her finespun lashes at him.

lander cringed inwardly at the sight but maintained his assuredness. 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 triumphant look and returned to her food.

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

`` thrower 's dead. Their submarine 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 deal with that Potter kid. I mean he ca n't be more powerful than the dark lord, is he ? '' asked Callah conversationally.

Pansy frowned at her innuendo. `` No one can ever trust to be more knock-down than the morose lord. That ceramist is just a pain in the neck to him, you know ... playing saviour all the time. '' she sneered.

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

`` Oh, that terror ? '' exclaimed Pansy as if she found the bare acknowledgment of the name extremely irritating to her medium ear drumfish. `` We have no news about him yet. endure thing we knew he was being punished for his disobedience but now he 's disappeared with that sleazy rake traitor. I do n't know what he saw in her. ''

`` Never speak of his name again. He 's considered taboo in our house these days. My father said that his father is now personally hunting them down including the other traitor. '' declared Blaise arrogantly, giving the impression that the topic should be concluded immediately.

Devon and Callah nearly choked on their meals but went on without commenting. lander seriously considered the information they had just unearthed. Lucius was looking for Draco, Ginny and Wormtail. That meant Voldemort and his minions knew about their desertion already and that only meant that they had to be extra careful about their detective work. Sooner or later, they would hear about the 'cool transferees'and they were not that stupid not to figure matter out. He just hoped that it would be later.

Suddenly, the mesa were bombarded with overexcited hooter. Newspapers and parchment were being dropped everywhere.

`` May I have the attention of everyone please. '' shouted Professor McGonagall before the scholarly person could peruse the day 's paper. All eyes turned to her at once. `` I regret to announce that Harry Potter is no longer with us. He perished in the work force of Voldemort and he died saving our earthly concern. please do not let the papers deceive you. Harry remained patriotic to the light position until his death. '' She carefully looked around the tearful and shocked faces of the pupil ... there were even some from the Slytherin table. `` Yes, it is Voldemort. In this light, may I inform you that aside from the protection that this castle offers, I have arranged for some very capable scholarly person to train you all to defend yourselves in cause all matter fail. It will not be graded but please try to do your C. H. Best. The net exam will be during battles against evil and unsuccessful person could be you your life. That is all. You may go to your family now. ''

Chapter 12 - The encounter with the Mudblood and the Weasel


`` Excuse me. '' said a bantam but confident voice.

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

`` I 'm Hermione granger, oral sex girl. '' she held out her paw politely but nobody took it. Unfazed by their discourtesy, she continued. `` I 'm wondering if you would like to join our defence reaction gild this class. It 's called Dumbledore 's USA and we train our members to fight against the shadow nontextual matter -- - ``

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

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

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

`` Fine ! As head miss, it is my obligation to invite everyone else for the training but I forgot you do n't need to discipline 'against'the dark arts. After all, you are all 'for'the dark arts, 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 tracks when he noticed the unfriendly fellowship. `` What are you doing with -- - them ? '' he said incredulously.

`` mendicancy for alms, Weasel. To buy food for the fauna inside your stomach. '' said faggot wickedly. Ron turned ruby at once.

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

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

`` Come on, Ron. economize your breather. We should not waste prison term with this bunch of losers. '' said Hermione as she pulled Ron away before he lost control.

`` nonstarter ? Maybe it 's you, mudblood. Now that your Italian sandwich is dead, no one could carry through you now. Did you know he was begging for dear life before the dark Almighty killed him ? '' taunted Blaise. Hermione and Ron immediately went strict with rage and had their baton out within seconds. pouf and Blaise drew their wands too but ordered the others not to make for out theirs.

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

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

`` obstructer ! '' shouted Pansy at Ron but he ducked in time.

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

`` PETRIFICUS TOTALUS ! '' yelled Blaise in delirium and pointed his wand at Hermione but she was able to parry it with a simple shielding charm.

Enraged, he tried a different tactic. He pointed his sceptre at Ron and yelled `` CRUCIO '' but at the last moment, he changed his management and the spell hit Hermione but amazingly, she did not sense any pain at all. She smiled with relief.

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

`` That 's a nice one, Herm. Finite Incantatem ! '' said Ron while pointing his wand at the floating Pansy whose clothes were starting to rip at the sides. He too pried the wand away from his digit 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 like half smile before the two of them left.

`` Oh, by the way, you can get your wands from the Headmistress. I 'm sure she 'll be happy to return them. '' said Hermione over her shoulder then they both laughed and headed to the Headmistress'part at once.

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

`` We thought you could squash those dirts as you said. '' said Lander in mock entertainment. Blaise did n't look to appreciate his pun and shot him a piercing public eye. Devon nudged him slightly.

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

Blaise tension eased up at once and returned his blinking which promised another worthy encounter with the Gryffindors later in which they would emerge victorious.

`` I 'd be waiting for that import. Here, postdate this course. It will lead you square to the keep for our Potions deterrent example. We just have to retrieve our wand first. '' said Blaise. `` Damn those Gryffindors ! '' he muttered under his breath as he dragged the dolourous Pansy to the office.

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`` Hey, Ron, did you see the condemnation 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 powerful enough ... .only Har -- '' Ron 's eyes suddenly went wide with astonishment. `` No, it 's impossible. ``

`` What 's impossible ? ``

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

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

`` It 's impossible, Herm. His trunk 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 judgment she had formed her own resolution.

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`` undecomposed morning course of study. I think some of you know me by now but to those who do n't, let me introduce myself. I am professor Remus Lupin, your Defense Against the Dark arts instructor. '' he said with a warm smile to everyone.

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

`` So you also find him criminal ... that 's unspoiled. He is a loup-garou. I do n't know where this school is coming to. '' said Blaise in disgust.

lander and Devon nodded in arrangement but their negatively charged feelings were channeled to a unlike stage. Lupin was an Order member and his warm werewolf characteristic could discover them fast through their scent alone. They both hoped that the extra protection that Snape had placed on them would work to perfection.

`` I know that you are all very capable at handling complicated magical spell. On your seventh year, you would be performing more get ahead incantations. almost of these would appear on your N.E.W.Ts at the end of the year so you best work harder. I understand that the Imperius execration was shown to you during your fourthly but you were not really able to pattern it. So today, we would be learning how to use and counteract the Imperius expletive and for that, we need a demonstration. Any volunteers ? '' Professor lupin eyed the scholar expectantly.

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

`` Alright, Miss Patil, please fare here. '' he instructed. `` The conjuration is 'Imperio'and you need to concentrate to break up away from the spell. ''

`` Yes, professor. ``

`` Imperio ! ''

Parvati suddenly wore a glazed reflection of someone being hypnotized. The prof ordered her to sing and she performed a Song dynasty figure in front of the class but when she was ordered to jump outside the window, she broke off the spell and smiled proudly at everyone. The class gave her a generous applause except the ace from Slytherin who were all yawn as if the presentment was boring enough to tranquillize them into sleep.

The prof looked worried at their reactions. If they refused to be heedful in course of instruction, then those who were not already serving the darkness lord could be easily manipulated.

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

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

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

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

Once again, Lander felt the familiar spirit floating sensation that made him experience twinkle headed. Then he heard the command. 'Sing for us !'

'No, not that please ... I do n't like singing .'he thought but he knew he should abide by. He opened his rima oris to sing when he realized he did not know any wizard birdsong yet and singing a muggle song could bring in the Slytherin suspicious of the innocence of his blood.

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

Then another command followed. 'Dance for us'

Lander inwardly groaned again and felt like hexing Lupin to induce him stop those cockeyed commands but fortunately the prof changed his mind. 'No, not that one. Levitate your whole dead body .'

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

`` Now, see here, class. It would be almost impossible for anyone to hover their torso when they were conscious because most champion believe that it was unsufferable. But with this curse, you could nominate a individual do almost anything because in this state, wizards knew no boundary. They only follow the statement. '' said the Professor then he ordered him to go down and removed the while off him.

`` Mr. Mooney pair up with Ms. Granger and pattern. 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 pardner. Fortunately, Hermione mistook it for disgust and glared openly at him. Devonshire, on the other hand, was having the prison term of his life. What a dainty way to depart 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 things. Apparently, he took his threat seriously. It was a good thing that Blaise was fussy with his own trouble to comment their want of rudeness to their partners.

The professor watched as the students performed the spells on each other but was mainly focused on the transferee who gave a presentation a while ago. There was something remotely familiar with the way he handled himself. He obeyed all his program line but his eyes did not get the same glass over flavour and his answer to his society were not instantaneous. There was something definitely strange with him.

`` That was fantabulous, class. Two paradiddle of parchment about the effect of Imperius swearword and how to forestall them to be submitted adjacent Monday. You may go now. '' The students turned to allow for. `` Mr. Antonio and Mr. Mooney, please stay for a while. ``

Lander and Devon reluctantly stayed.

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

`` Oh, no, not that. On the perverse, you both performed very well. '' the professor replied then he eyed the two carefully. `` According to Professor McGonagall, you both came from Durmstrang, correct ? '' The two nodded. `` wellspring, I was just wondering if you 're come on or behind our current lesson so that I could extend you supernumerary help if necessary. ``

`` Thank you, Professor Lupin, but I think we could wangle. '' said Devon quickly.

`` Can you please recount me what you have taken up at Durmstrang so that at to the lowest degree I would possess an idea ? '' inquired the Danton True Young professor kindly.

`` Well, it 's almost standardised to your course of study here. We learned about werewoves, vampires -- -- '' replied Lander indulgently although he wondered where all these enquiry were heading.

`` Legilimens ! '' said lupine suddenly, almost catching him incognizant ... .but not quite. He was able to stop the memories from reaching the aerofoil on prison term.

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

Devon shot a nervous look at Lander who understood immediately. The professor was going to try to read his head and Devonshire was not adept at it yet. Very slightly, he flicked his fingers to shield him from the spell. The professor looked strangely at both of them.

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

`` That was faithful ! '' said Devon, his breathing a little soft now.

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


Chapter 13 - Lavender 's Prediction


October 15, 1997

Several uneventful workweek had passed. Lander became more restless as the days flew by. He missed Luna but they could not be seen together. They did not even have a class together so it was more difficult. He had to be contented with sending her an owl from metre to time although he never received any from her due to the suspicious nature of the Slytherins. It was a wonder that their kinship still survived. He has heard that a bountiful guy from her yr was courting her but Luna, thankfully, brushed him off.

There was no word from Voldemort. No sinister activities present tense. And no Sir Thomas More close calls. Blaise and Viola tricolor hortensis still did not trust them enough to reveal some useful information. Their menacing looks were not enough. They had to live up to their reputation to get into the `` in '' crowd. Therefore, they need to be more daring. Desperate meter call for desperate measures.

`` Hey, Devon. seminal fluid on. Get up ! We 're going to hex some masses tonight. ''

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

`` I 've just realized something. Blaise and fagot refuse to recite us anything because we have n't proven ourselves yet. Now is the aright time. Come on ! '' said Lander.

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

`` Anyone ... we just pick a fight with anyone ... even better if we chance upon Hermione and Ron. We could pee-pee it appear like were avenging their humiliation a few weeks ago. '' he replied. `` Look, your lot are having a 'study grouping'get together downstairs. If we leave at this fourth dimension of Night, Blaise would surely ordination somebody to trace us around. Your housemates are not a very trusting lot. ``

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

The two made certainly to make water a lot of racket as they went past the whispering group at the Slytherin common room.

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

'Bingo !'thought Lander. `` Oh, zippo. Do n't mind us. We just want to get some impertinent air. ``

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

'Come on. Where are the people in the neighborhood ?'Lander thought. They were getting tired from all the walk but still they had not met anybody ill-fated enough to sweep their path - even the caretaker.

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

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

`` Oh, I 'm so panicked. '' cooed the poltergeist. `` I 'm going to call the prof. STUDENTS ! STUDENTS AT THE CORRIDORS ! ``

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

`` I wonder why he obeyed Fred and George I during their flight in our twenty percent twelvemonth. '' commented Devon as he watched Peeves make a hasty exit.

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

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

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

`` Yes, it 's us. You have any trouble with that, mudblood ? '' sneered Lander to make affair more realistic but Hermione did not even uprise at the cruddy 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 metre 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 hands 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 trouble. '' said Lander and raised his wand slightly. Devon followed suit.

`` We wo n't sink to your level. Twenty points from Slytherin for threatening the point Boy and daughter. '' said Macmillan and started to provide with Hermione.

`` Petrificus Totalus ! '' shouted Devon immediately and Macmillan became immobile 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 partner 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 wall behind him.

He grinned wickedly at her before he casually waved his scepter and said. `` Rictusempra ! '' It hit Hermione squarely on the breast causing her to pluck on the storey with laughter.

`` impedimenta ! '' It was Macmillan 's turn but he was still too disoriented to aim properly. His tour missed Devonshire 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 Devonshire and Macmillan fell on his genu in pain in the ass but Lander did something to minify the spell 's effect so they both knew that the pain was not that severe.

lander realized that it was now clock time to end the 'fight'before it got out of hand. `` Infernus Galacticus ! '' he muttered softly and held the minuscule orb of fervency carefully in his hand. `` Do you yield ? '' he voiced out the question in the most venomous tone that he could muster.

Hermione 's eye fell upon the ball of fire then at Lander 's face. She tensed for a moment as she stared at their antagonist. Her verbal expression became suddenly unclear as she continued to gaze. It was as if her judgment was working overtime but not about their current quandary. Even Macmillan looked confused. Then without another Holy Writ, Hermione grabbed Macmillan 's arms and backed away from the two.

`` pigeon hawk ! '' exclaimed Lander softly to himself.

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

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

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

`` Yeah. It was a good matter that Crabbe and Goyle 'accidentally'saw you and called us. I reckon they thought you would n't be able-bodied to plow them. '' gushed fagot at them.

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

`` And you used an unforgivable expletive ! Very telling ! I admit I had some doubts regarding your capabilities before but now I think you could be a worthy add-on to our club. '' said Blaise solemnly.

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

`` Besides, we were bored. '' added Lander and hoped that the idiots would take the hint and pay for them into their little 'study group'.

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

`` Where to ? ``

`` At the mutual room - where else ? Do n't care. Snape does n't care. '' said Blaise. `` Go get your former admirer, too. ``

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

`` The Dark overlord '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 hall to meet with the other DA penis there.

`` watchword please. '' said the Fat madam in the portrait.

`` Phoenix Feather '' said Hermione impatiently as the Fat dame took her clock time in opening the door.

`` My apologia, but someone was blocking the door so could you just pass it a push. '' said the Fat Lady sweetly.

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

`` What 's going on here ? '' yelled Hermione. Her boldness were already on the bound since their skirmish with the freshman and this view 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 kind of an attack. She collapsed and her body was convulsing uncontrollably -- like she was being possessed or something. '' said teary-eyed Parvati.

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

Hermione racked her brain to figure out the ordered thing to do when suddenly, Lavender 's body twitched violently. Then she slowly opened her bedazzle eye and spoke in a muted eerie tone.

`` The one with the power to shell the Dark Lord had come…and the shadow Divine will mark him as his equal, but he will own index the shadow Almighty knows not ... and either must die at the mitt of the other for neither can endure while the other survives ... A terrible thunderstorm would arrive at the time when the concluding battle shall be fought ... seven loyal allies shall be with him ... but one will not survive ... The nighttime lord would invoke the liveliness but the one would set up their soulfulness ... his servants shall be overcome ... he shall croak by his own sword ... and his remains shall rest at the snake in the grass 's chamber till the end of clip ... The one with the index to vanquish the iniquity Lord had come ... ''

`` Oh, my God ! The lost vaticination ! ''

Many headspring wheeled around to recover the ashen face of the Headmistress followed by their Professor Lupin, their electric current house head.

`` Please take charge, 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 make a prophecy, professor ? '' asked Ron curiously.

`` What did prof McGonagall think of ? ``

`` What lost prophecy ? ``

`` Who 's the one who could trounce the Dark Lord ? ``

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

`` Wait ! low gear thing first. '' he approached Lavender and requested some students to bring her to the infirmary wing. Then he ushered the others to go back to their bed with the elision of Hermione, Ron and Neville.

`` professor, do you remember Malcolm - the one who taught us the powerhouse proficiency ? '' Hermione began her endless queries.

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

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

Professor Lupin was taken aback. He did not await that doubtfulness and he was curious as to where Hermione was coming from.

`` Malcolm is a very talented auror. He created that spell himself and it took him years to finally dominate it. That 's why no death-eater could perform that technique. It was never taught to them and Malcolm denied any request to include it in the account book. He said he would pass on the noesis only to the worthy ones. ``

`` You mean only the DA and Order phallus could perform that tour right now ? '' asked Ron in astonishment. It never occurred to him that they could cast a turn that not even the darkness Lord knew of.

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

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

Hermione evaded his middle and fiddled with her paw before she replied with a hagridden expression. `` I need to bang, professor, because if Malcolm confirms that he never taught anybody else, then I have good understanding to mistrust that Harry is still alive. ``

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

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


Chapter 14 - The lycanthrope and the Rat


professor lupine, Ron and Neville looked stunned at her Son but carefully considered what she just told them. After all, Hermione was not known for saying anything disjointed and not thoroughly pondered upon especially about something as important as Harry 's so-called demise.

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

`` Come to think of it. I have noticed something unusual with the boy too. The early one was not as hard but the one called Lander seemed very sinewy. '' Lupin nodded his head thoughtfully as he tried to recall his past pappa seance with them.

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

`` Excuse me ! What are you talking about, Mr. Weasley ? '' exclaimed the properly appalled House head.

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

`` This happened week ago and neither of you told me ? ! ? '' said the prof incredulously. `` You know that using the Unforgivable is a very dangerous affair, do n't you ? ``

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

`` All right, we 'll verbalize abot this some early meter. stop here for now. I need to contact Malcolm tonight to clear this thing up before we say anything to the others. I do n't want to consecrate false Hope to certain individuals. '' The professor said sternly then he added as an after thought process. `` And yes, twenty spot from Gryffindor for neglecting to inform me about that item incident. As Head Girl and prefect, it is your province to report any untoward incident to the Headmistress and any professor. ``

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

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opposite to what he had told the educatee, professor lupine headed straight to the one place he knew he could find some reply -- Snape 's keep. He knew something was up. He could smell it, thanks to his werefolf instincts. He just could n't place it. Minerva was knowing but in typesetter's case like this, he had to admit Snape had more expertise. Besides, those transferees were all placed in his mansion. It was safe to accept that he knew their backqrounds.

He knocked cautiously on the blasted door. He could have easily walked in but he wanted to extend common good manners to his fellow professor. 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 concern to what Snape would recall, he walked in soundlessly to investigate. That tiny squeak was unmistakeably a rat 's and he would stake his reputation that that was not just an average rat.

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

Without wasting time, he shot him the turn to force him to show up his human form and quickly followed it up with a body-bind charm.

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

`` R-Remus, old Friend, I w-want you to get laid that I 'm really sorry for what I did. '' said the man and lupin was amazed to see real tears falling down his cheeks.

`` It 's sort of too latterly for that now, do n't you think ? '' said lupine, his verge still pointed at the snivel figure. He would never piss 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 ire. How dare this pathetic excuse of a man speak of Harry 's name when he was the one who caused his suffering ? `` Harry is perfectly. Are you glad now ? ``

The thin man whimpered in fearfulness but not once did he avoid his heart from his former friend 's murderous stare. `` H-Harry is alive, Remus. I know what I have done was unforgivable but I really regret it. Please forgive me. ``

`` Because of your own selfishness, Lily and James died, Canicula wasted twelve years of his living in Azkaban and Voldemort came back to life. I do n't believe I can ever draw a blank that much less forgive. '' He paused for a spell to give himself time to recover from those tight computer memory. `` Do you experience why I have n't killed you yet ? ``

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

`` I do n't need to wipe out you yet because I want to sack Sirius 's name even after his death. I do n't want the great unwashed to recollect Dog Star as a murdering traitor who betrayed his bestfriends. I want citizenry to affect him as the great someone he was -- - unlike you. ''

Wormtail flinched inwardly at his abrasive tidings but he could n't say anything in his defense. What Lupin said was true - he was a remove traitor who betrayed his best admirer, even endangered their son 's life history several metre. He did n't deserve to live but here he was, still existing while his honest Quaker had fallen. Harry Potter had saved him before but maybe he should n't have.

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

lupin looked at him in surprise. He was not expecting this. `` Why ? ``

`` Because I owe Harry my spirit and I want to be there when he needs it. He might not, but just in causa, 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 door 's dungeon flew open and revealed two teenage boys and a missy who were slightly panting for breath as they rushed inside the dimly lit office.

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

`` Yes ? '' prompted Lupin with one eyebrow raised in a questioning stare.

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

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

Devonshire and Callah stared wide-eyed at him as if he had suddenly sprouted another head on his articulatio humeri. The prof watched with a combination of suspense and entertainment as the two silently debated between themselves on what to say or do future. But aught could have prepared him from Lander 's reaction. The boy casually waved his veracious hand and unceremoniously shot colored arc at him. The impact made him stagger backwards and he became instantly horrified at the idea that he had miscalculated in his deductions. He raised his wand to disarm the boy but then he realized that the boy did not have his wand out. 'How could this be ?'he thought. Now that the initial cushion had worn off, he also took note of the fact that he did not feel any botheration at all.

The others just smiled knowingly at him as if attacking a prof was a common natural event in that room. He glared at the bookman 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 grin. `` I knew it would not convey you long to visualise that out. '' he added.

`` Actually, it was Ron and Hermione who gave me the idea. So I take these other two are Ginny and genus 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 risk you took, prof. '' said Ginny in mild reprimand.

`` Yeah. '' Lander agreed. `` And you can release 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 us. '' explained Lander.

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

`` Well, they have n't really vote down anyone yet so I guess the ministry will be soft with them. ``

`` And Snape knew of these programme ? '' asked the surprised Professor in amazement.

`` Yeah - both he and McGonagall knew. In fact, he helped us concoct this particularly guile dodging. '' said Ginny, grinning in amusement at the recollection of the usually feared Potions professor partaking in this charade.

`` Harry, we 're wasting sentence. 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 come with us. There 's an urgent thing 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 lupin as he followed them to the Headmistress'office.

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

`` I 'm not so certain but McGonagall seemed very excite. She mentioned something about it being the 'Lost Prophecy'. ``

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


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`` The one with the mogul to trounce the Dark Lord had come…and the Dark Creator will mark him as his equal, but he will have might the Dark Lord knows not ... and either must die at the hand of the other for neither can survive while the other survives ... A horrific thunderstorm would get at the fourth dimension when the concluding battle shall be fought ... septenary firm Allies shall be with him ... but one will not endure ... The wickedness lord would invoke the liquor but the one would set up their someone ... his retainer shall be overcome ... he shall perish by his own sword ... and his corpse shall repose at the snake 's chamber till the end of time ... The one with the power to beat out the Dark Godhead had come ... ''

The headmistress silently waited as the new arriver read the copy of the prophesy she had conjured as soon as they had arrived. Though she had always been sceptical about the Divination teacher, she had some reverence when it came to confessedly predictions. From what she had witnessed, she could safely take for granted that Lavender did not just come up with an enlarge possibility.

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

`` Watch your nomenclature, Mr. Malfoy. '' said McGonagall sternly.

`` To be honest, I 'm more concerned about the 'invoking the liquor'part ... It sounds shuddery. '' stated Ginny in deep thought.

Harry was unusually silent as the others discussed the possibilities. He was more refer about the identity of the somebody who shall not survive the fight. septenary allies shall be with him ... therefore, they were people who were very finish to him. Threfore, another fill up ally of his would be sacrificed again and be added to the wax frame of fatal accident of war. Just another shit figure ... He sincerely hoped he could forbid it from happening but what if he could not ?

`` What do you think, Harry ? ''

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

`` We 're discussing a very important subject here, potter. '' reminded Snape. `` We want to know your persuasion about what you 've heard at Mr. Zabini 's company. ``

`` Oh, that. '' Harry sighed heavily. Voldemort was making his move now and he was feeling very distracted. 'Great ... just keen .'he thought grimly. `` Apparently, the death-eater parents of some Slytherins were too damn confident for consolation. Voldemort is going to launch a smutty attack on the Wizard 's celebration of his hypothetical defeat -- making a pasquinade of the Ministry and of the social club and DA as well. ``

`` Maybe we should just postpone the jubilation. '' suggested Wormtail. His manus clutching his school principal as if it was about to break.

`` It 's in two hebdomad time. Do we have enough time to prepare for a counter-attack ? '' asked Lupin, his oral cavity set on a thin line.

`` No but we can not await for that 'terrible violent storm'to add up either. It just have to adjust 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 robes and not be able-bodied to play 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 parliamentary law appendage were holding a coming together, Harry had decided to scream a league of his own. It was metre for the DA members to know the truth. It would be necessary for them to have intercourse that he was still alive to give them hope and the strength to crusade in the coming fight. He did not bear the time nor patience to recognize who the 'seven friend'were. But surely they would come from the DA or Order extremity only. They were the only ones loyal to him at the moment considering that the respite of the wizarding world were still confused about what 's happening.

As he gripped his falsify galleon tightly, he noticed the tenseness in his three companions'faces.

`` Are you sure they would amount ? They might think it 's a trick. '' said Ginny apprehensively.

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

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



Chapter 15 - Unity of Opposites


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

He did not suffer to wait long. A rustling of front was soon heard from behind the door then it opened so slowly that any lumpen person would pick it on a non-existent wind. He could only make out the outline of two manakin though, both with their verge out and walking on their toes as if afraid to defecate the tiniest bit of auditory sensation. Chuckling softly to himself, he beckoned the two to disillusion themselves.

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

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

`` We need to be surely he 's really Harry. This could be another trap. '' 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 petty unprompted. But he could n't blame him for that since he was still sporting his strong-armer camouflage as of that moment.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

`` Here. '' a woolgathering vocalisation replied, her muddied blond, waist-length and straggly hair swaying softly as she strolled over to Harry 's side. Harry smiled at the girl and held her hand tightly.

`` You did n't seem surprised. '' commented Hermione at the looking at of thoroughgoing tranquillity on the young woman 's face.

`` Why would I be ? '' replied the untried girl nonchalantly as she became more deep in thought with Harry 's whisker. `` You know, hon, I think this rainbow tresses of yours is quite fascinating on you. It does n't appear commodity on Draco, though. His face is too pale. ''

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

Neville soon followed Luna 's reaching. He had his wand out and Harry was impressed at the way he handled himself upon seeing him. Gone was the eternally queasy boy who could n't even pull off to screak during a soft berth. The boy who stood before him had the mark of a individual who had entered a fight and won and would win again if the need arises.

`` Hello, Harry. '' said Neville calmly as they shook their hands vigorously like two fellow who had just found each other after a terrible war and in a way, they were. `` I feel a bit apprehensive about the understanding 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 tenacious it would take for someone to ask me that. '' Hermione blushed at the collateral citation to her failure to treat the problem at deal but did not comment. Luna, on the other handwriting, looked nonplussed.

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

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

`` Gee, Harry. I did n't know that when wizards die, they became reincarnated like that. '' said George II, feigning a look of amazement and whiteness while hanging on to his own flame-colored whorl for love life.

`` Remind me not to die, my dear twin. That hideous hair's-breadth ! in effect be abruptly than be mistaken for the ferret boy. '' agreed Fred, who was making a good display of staring at Harry 's pilus and squinting his eyes in disgust. `` It would defecate a expectant prank, though. ``

At the corner of his heart, Harry noticed Ginny was almost rolling to the floor with laughter while genus Draco was on the scepter of strangling the Weasley twins. He decided that maybe now was not a skillful time for the twins to expose 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 residual of the DA phallus arrived with the exception of Lavander who was still at the infirmary wing. Some also disillusioned themselves. Some decided to be cagey and threw droppings bombs 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 good thing that the Weasley Gemini the Twins were too distracted to suppose of pranking those careless individual by wearing their death-eater garb once more or they would have been scared senseless.

Harry motioned all of them to hail finisher. He cleared his throat and before anyone could start asking fresh interrogative sentence, he began his words. `` Please take 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 perish last year was actually Bellatrix Lestrange. '' He paused for a while and took a deep breathing space. What he was about to say side by side might be too trying for everyone present. Hell, to be honest, it even scared him ... a little.

`` The evil git has somehow gotten stronger and is currently under the head game that he is indestructible just because he thinks I 'm dead. How naive ! By the way, we found out that he is planning to announce his comportment to the whole wizarding worldly concern by creating havoc during the celebration of his supposed defeat. We 're not sure about the details yet but the general idea was that he and his thugs would depart their terroristic Acts a week before the spread to establish the tension, then it would climax on the part of the celebration where Voldemort 's defeat would be reenacted. The blundering nighttime Jehovah himself plans to make up an explosive appearing on the phase, throw a few cruciatus and aveda kedavras on the ministry officials and predicate himself as the new minister. '' He paused again to glance at his listener 's reactions.

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

Looking at their horrify verbalism, Harry was almost gratified that he had some insurgent rendezvous with the Dark-Lord-who-refused-to-die and his lowly minions. Sometimes too much exposure to death-threats and undeniably malefic wickedness lords had its in force tip too. It made one immune from shockingly mundane emotions such as terror and affright.

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

Harry smiled at that. `` Good query. Once again, you 're showing the mark of a true warrior. '' Then, with a slight apprehensive look at Ginny, Draco and Wormtail, he continued. `` If you can call back correctly, the sorting hat was very insistent about one affair - single of all the theater. Sad to say, that 's one of the things that we had 'forgotten'to do due to our personal biases and unfriendly impression towards sure people from a unknown planetary house ... ''

`` 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 optic as if the mere mention of the house was giving him grave concern. Then he added as an after thought. `` It 's okay, I guess. Some Slytherins are not that bad. ``

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

No one said a password.

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

`` I beg your free pardon ? '' Parvati ventured to break the very uncomfortable silence.

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

The twins just looked at Harry with an unfathomable expression.

`` You 're softheaded to even consider that idea. '' said Hermione, her centre blazing with anger and disappointment.

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

`` It 's not that we do n't bank 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 unholy Slytherins. '' commented another.

Harry could see that Dragon and Wormtail were wincing with every blow that the appendage were throwing at them.

`` The LE demonic Slytherins do n't acknowledge enough about the Dark Arts to aid our cause. '' Harry casually replied and braced himself for more trigger-happy 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 exchange, answered the question for Harry. `` Yes, it is. ``

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

`` Please commit me on this. Dragon and Wormtail have changed and they 're willing to aid us. They would share with us useful entropy on how the Death-eaters think and fight. '' 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 house competition. We have already lost several unspoilt maven to the dark side because of that. Anyone who decides to help us should be regarded as a protagonist and not as an foeman. '' said Luna, her dreamy grammatical construction was replaced with a steely determination and a jot 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 ill-timed questions. '' replied Harry impatiently. `` You should receive been asking me about the Lavender 's prediction and how it could avail us kill Voldemort for the concluding time. ``

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

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

The others were still reluctant but nodded solemnly.

`` That 's unspoiled enough for now. '' said Harry and waved his hand to reveal the three form who were nervously awaiting the DA 's verdict.

Wormtail, stunned at being accepted, fainted on the billet. Draco stared directly at Ginny 's brothers and mouthed a silent apology and murmured a subdued 'Thanks'to everyone while trying to maintain a colour of dignity 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 program that we have come up so far. The prophesy tells about a severe storm that will mark the final struggle, then Voldemort would invoke the strong drink. Maybe Hermione could head the research for that one. I think I 'm supposed to immobilise their souls but as of now, I have absolutely no idea on how it could be done. I want us to be prepared just in guinea pig he raises his army from the perfectly. '' said Harry, speaking in a dumb personal manner to countenance the others to assimilate everything.

`` Raise his United States Army from the dead ? '' asked a terrible Colin.

Harry grimly nodded his head.

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

`` I do n't know and I do n't deal. Let the storm adjust to our schedule. '' replied Harry somewhat irritably. He was tired of that 'terrible storm'thing. Dragon grinned at his reaction.

`` So what 's the balance of the programme ? '' asked Lee.

Harry resumed his earnest verbalism. `` The DA has to be divided. Some would appease to help the professors protect the castle against an fire while some would get with me, Ginny, Draco and Wormtail to gear up for Voldemort 's takeover. Who would be brave enough to add up with me ? ``

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

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

Harry groaned inwardly but refused to notice the mildly antagonistic exchange. `` Who else ? ''

Several hands shoot up immediately but Harry only chose Luna, Hermione and Neville, the undecomposed fighters in the grouping. If they were going to stop Voldemort 's plan for the feast, the unaccented side needed the finest scrapper for that.

`` Hogwarts needs you more. '' he said then he turned to the four. `` plurality some stuff. We 're going tonight. Our menage head word will bring home the bacon an ample excuse for our absence seizure. ``

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

`` To Snape Mansion of path ! '' replied Harry and allowed himself a puckish smile at seeing their flabbergasted faces.




Chapter 16 - At the Snape Mansion


As their invertebrate foot touched the solid ground, the radical immediately recoiled at the obscene sight of what Snape claimed to be his plate. Anyone unfortunate enough to infix would instantly recognize it as a Dark genius 's harbour. No doubtfulness about that. There were no colorful portraiture to adorn the medium-sized keep elbow room, only strange-looking things hovering above them. All the piece of furniture were covered with abhorrent Hydra cutis and there were no comfortable professorship to sit on.

They had to settle on the common cold, marble floor for that. The walls and ceiling were all Shirley Temple Black and their alone source of light was the dimly lit fireplace. The repulsive statues guarding the spiral staircase looked ready to devour any someone foolish enough to wander in its path. It would cause been lupus erythematosus horrific if there were at least some welcoming gestures from their host but, unfortunately, the unsmiling face of their host only heightened the already creepy air of the place.

`` You call this a sign of the zodiac ? '' said the disgusted Draco finally who expected the post to be somewhat similar to a regular star house -- not as highfalutin as Malfoy manor but habitable at least.

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

`` I think this stead is very interesting -- `` commented Harry much to the amazement of everyone present and he could cuss he chanced upon a wispy suggestion of a smile on their host 's fount. He also heard some nasty insinuations regarding his State Department of nous but he just shrugged it off. That was a normal chemical reaction to his comment anyway.

`` For the benefit of those who can not withstand a bit of irritation, let me assure you that the elbow room upstairs are quite satisfactory and complete with all the necessity amenities. '' said Snape in a smell that suggested that he consider those sort of people very fallible in character.

`` This definitely makes Canicula'business firm warm and friendly in comparison. '' whispered Ron to anyone who would like to listen.

`` And this is the training Room. '' said Snape as he led them to a orphic curtain raising that revealed an even more scare away room filled with respective equipments that made even Wormtail tremble with fright.

Ron surveyed the disconnected equipments with bang-up misgiving. `` Harry, are you really sure we want to do this ? This looks more like a torture Chamber to me. ``

`` Weasley, if you do n't keep your oral fissure shut, you will find that these prick could do worse than torture your already battered brain. '' Snape glared at Ron who promptly shut his oral cavity to keep off risking his wrath.

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

`` Would you like to find 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 surprise, 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 head, expecting the worst.

Hermione and Ron exchanged upset glimpse but Dragon, Ginny and Luna just watched Neville with growing enthrallment.

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

Snape 's expression 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 find it.

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

Most of the witnesseses panicked and hastily tried to transfer the nefarious hat but to no service.

Snape stopped them with an intensely cold public eye. `` You secure see this carefully. '' he informed them. Then he barraged Neville with a series of annoying doubtfulness that if answered truthfully, the hat would tease apart a petty to give him time to breathe but if answered dishonestly, it would constrain some more until a faint choking auditory sensation could be heard from inside it. Finally, Snape seemed to be satisfied and removed the hat with a spell that not one of the scholarly person recognized.

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

`` This is definitely a torturing bedchamber. '' said Ron in a hushed timbre.

Hermione and Ginny were still too appalled to notice. Even Draco, who had lived in a Dark Wizards'house all his life, seemed unnerved by what he saw. Only Harry and Luna seemed to take 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. `` sodbuster, for someone who 's supposed to be the smartest educatee at Hogwarts, you 're displaying a disgustingly low ability to comprehend some matters. That 's what you 're here for - to see and realise the nighttime graphics - and I 've just given you a monstrance. '' He paused to retrieve the offensive clause that fell on the ground. `` This is a 'Constrictor'. As what you just witnessed, it will push the wearer to reveal any information asked of him and if the somebody 's too stubborn to comply, the hat would constrain itself until the someone can no longer pass off. Only someone skilled with the Dark Arts could remove it from the wearer 's forefront. ``

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

`` Yes, Mr. Longbottom, but unlike the Veritaserum which takes a full month to prepare and does n't physically harm the toper, the 'Constrictor'is more accessible and effective due to the excruciating pain it induces. '' Snape then regarded Neville with a lilliputian respect. `` I must admit that I 'm instill with how foresighted you were able to endure pain. Others usually panic and die from asphyxiation within a arcminute or two. ``

Others looked at Neville with increase respect. He was at it for more than than fifteen minutes.

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

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

No one commented.

And so the strict training began ...

The day by day activities would usually start with a few hour under the Cruciatus swearword -- Snape 's and Wormtail 's delightful way of waking them up -- then they had to try to stay put under the 'Constrictor'as long as medically possible. This was immediately followed by drinking a few free fall of Veritaserum -- Snape said that if they gradually consumed a large quantity of that potion, they would be immune to its effects. Of course of action, an Occlumency lesson was also included in their daily dose of 'mind-strengthening exercise'. Then, after being severely battered and abused, that 's the only prison term that they will be allowed to manducate on a stale piece of unembellished bread and a glass of water.

`` That will train you to survive if unfit comes to rack up. Do you guess the night Lord is in the habit of feeding his captive ? '' spat Snape impatiently when Ron foolishly tried to complain about the unequal food supply.

After the repellant meal, if one could call it a meal, Snape and Wormtail would take aim turns placing them under the Imperius curse word until they could throw off it off instantaneously. Then, the oh-so-merciful trainors would deed over them the luxury of an hour or two of ease which was not very relaxing at all since they had to take voluminous chapters about the 'Characteristics and 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 rack ... err..train them some more about the Strategies and Tactics 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 captive err ... trainees would be too exhausted to deal 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 whole week.

On the one-eighth day, they were pleasantly surprised to hear that Wormtail and Snape had to return to Hogwarts for a unretentive meeting. They were even more delighted to hear that they had the time off and they could do whatever they want as long as they stay within the mansion and never enter the 'Training elbow room'. To top it all off, Snape had conjured some comfortable chairwoman so that they could eat properly on the dining board. They were provided with a very pleasant-tasting meal that seemed foreign somehow after being used to having zilch but dusty lolly and water.

`` I wonder what 's going on. '' said Ron as he helped himself to a respectable serving 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 keep in line our hungriness in front of this feast. think back what we read about how the dark minds work ? ``

Ron and Draco choked on their food when they heard Hermione 's command. 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 wonderful banquet in front of them, wishing they were back at Hogwarts where they could eat to their heart 's contents without fearfulness of any underhanded maneuvers.

`` Hey, what 's wrongly ? '' asked Harry after seeing their expressions.

He and Luna had decided to spend the break of the day together to explore the house, talk about some stuff and well - whatever. They were making up for lost fourth dimension and they just stopped for lunch.

No one said anything.

Harry and Luna took their seats and started to fill their plates.

Still no one said anything.

`` Why are n't you eating ? Is there a problem ? '' asked Luna when she noticed that the others were not even touching their food.

`` Umm ... We have some reservations about this meal. We 're thinking that maybe it 's poisoned or something. '' replied Hermione weakly. The others murmured their own suspicions about the motives 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 give us a practical examination tonight and if we perform to their banner, 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 nutrient as possible down his throat.

`` Well, you asked ... '' said Harry, confused by Ron 's reaction.

`` Hmp ! I did n't want to hump. '' said Ron.

`` Why not ? '' asked Neville curiously.

`` drive now I wo n't be able to enjoy the afternoon at all. I would be too meddlesome worrying about that dreadful tryout. '' said Ron wearily. `` Who knows what those evil judgement have in storehouse for us ? ``

`` Do n't care 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 group 's liking. As expected, no one was able to loosen up upon learning what they were about to do that night. Right after lunch, the group practiced what they learned and tried to recollect all the details that Snape had imparted to them.

By nighttime clip, the tension was already at its gamy point. Every lilliputian thing seemed to get on their boldness. Only Harry and Luna were forgetful to everything around them. They were so engrossed on their own footling humanity while the others were almost tearing each former 's throats.

`` WHERE THE Hades ARE THEY ? '' yelled an raging Ron.

`` HOW THE HELL SHOULD WE KNOW ? WE 'RE ALL HERE ! '' yelled an also irritated Draco. The suspense was too often for him too.

`` IF YOU TWO DO N'T STOP, I 'M GOING TO cuss YOU ! '' screamed Hermione at the top of her lungs while Neville vainly tried to pacify her.

`` PETRIFICUS TOTALUS ! '' shouted Ginny and Draco and Ron immediately froze on the spot.

`` Hey, that 's uncalled for ! '' said a red-faced Neville as he removed the curse word on Draco and Ron.

Ginny glared at him. `` ok ! '' She was about to run to her room when something caught her attention.

POP !

POP !

POP !

3 cloaked figure appeared on the other position 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 space was sizzling with colourful sparks and electrifying curses. Jets of light were grazing each of their skins, wounding them but they just ignored it.

`` CRUCIO ! '' shouted one cloak figure and hit Neville but he was already used to the pain. He managed to free himself by quickly sending a potent stunning spell to the figure.

Ron and Hermione produced a very herculean shield charm to deflect meek curse while sending fireballs to the foe. Draco tackled a nearby death-eater who was trying to attack Ginny. No one even got near Harry and Luna due to the huge power that they were radiating.

Suddenly, person summoned several 'Constrictors'and charmed it to capture all the pupil but the chapeau never even lasted a min on their oral sex. And the students had enough sense to bear on firing piece while struggling to break release from the 'Constrictors'.

The battle became even more intense as more Unforgivables were hurled unrelentingly by the enemies. The mathematical group, sensing that they were dangerously outnumbered, disillusioned themselves to even the odds. But they were disgruntled when they noticed that the foe could still smell their presence and were even able to polish off the charm.

`` Luna, Ginny, Hermione, combine your strength to bind the enemies when I give you the sign. '' yelled Harry while wandlessly sending three dark-cloaked chassis flying to the rampart, knocking them unconscious. To his early position, Neville, Ron and Draco were also ferociously attacking the foeman. They managed to disenable five more undesirable visitor.

bum their cover, a issue of death-eaters were preparing to thrust a powerful spell at the boys but Luna quickly saw it and launched a trance of her own. Harry followed it up by a disarmament and stunning tour then he levitated all the opposition to one side of the room.

At Harry 's sign, the daughter simultaneously conjured a sorcerous roofy to attach the fallen interloper to prevent them from escaping.

Soon, several intruder disapparated, leaving only the unconscious ones behind. The green goddess started to crystalize out, giving the group a unmortgaged vision of their environs. The tabular array was smashed and the staircase was broken. There were trickle of blood on the story and some piece of furniture were reduced to ash tree. Snape 's house was a great deal ! But they had managed to get fifteen enemies, not bad.

Harry looked at his acquaintance and noticed some tiddler burns and unsightly wounds but otherwise, they were all right.

`` Why did n't Snape and the others arrive ? Do you conceive we 've been setup ? '' asked Hermione.

`` I do n't know. '' replied Harry simply then tensed again as he heard several consecutive sounds of people apparating.

Everyone immediately pointed their wands to the steering of the sound expecting another encounter.

`` Merlin ! What happened here ? '' yelled a intimate voice.

It was President Arthur Weasley, Minister of Magic, 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 brothel keeper Pomfrey quickly tended to the bound figures.

`` We 've been attacked by death-eaters, Professors. I think Snape set us up. '' said Hermione.

The Headmistress suddenly looked confused for a moment then her eyes lit up in apprehension. `` Oh, I assume you passed your mental test ? ``

`` test ? What test ? Did n't you get word, professor, we 've been attacked ! '' exclaimed Ron who was finding it difficult to comprehend why the schoolhouse nurse chose to take care to the injuries of the enemies first.

`` No, you were not attacked. Let me show you. '' said the Headmistress and she used her baton to break the faces of the intruders.

The group was stunned. They were all Order members !

`` I think prof Snape and I had a slight misunderstanding. When he told me that you shall be tested this evening, I assumed that it would be quite standardised to an ordinary practical test. I never thought that he had a different melodic theme in mind. But I admit his plan was ingenious. You were caught unaware yet you were able to handle the situation to your vantage. '' explained the Headmistress. `` And without any major hurt, I see. You did well. ''

President Arthur Weasley chuckled softly. `` I think our appendage need to take aim too. Imagine seven shaver beating them ! ``

`` So, Professors, are we going back to Hogwarts tomorrow ? '' asked Harry who was the start to recover from the shock.

`` Certainly. Especially now that several order of magnitude appendage have to expend some meter at the hospital wing. '' replied the Headmistress. Then she addressed the totally chemical group in a low voice. `` Kindly try to teach them a affair or two, will you ? I never imagined them to lose this terribly. It 's really humiliating ! ``

`` Of course of study, Professor. It will be a joy ! '' replied the chemical group with untrusting grins pasted on their faces.

`` Hah ! May I have the pleasure of WAKING Snape up ? '' said Ron, his centre twinkling with anticipation.

`` I would be delighted to devise their meal. '' commented Hermione with a devious grin.

The Minister and Headmistress were puzzled but the residuum of the group just roared with laughter.

Chapter 17 - risk at Slytherin House


`` I hope you 're not seriously contemplating on putting 'that'plan into military action. '' said Harry nonchalantly as he watched his bestfriend stealthily approaching the still numb Potions master copy with wand poised in mid-air, ready to wake him up from his deep slumber through a well-placed cruciatus curse.

Ron groaned and quickly lowered his verge. `` And why not ? He used to do it to us during our training. '' He mumbled though without often 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 stern mediwizard, are not in the billet to do so. '' replied Harry lazily as if he was explaining a thoroughly simple lesson to a naughty child. `` Besides, performing an unforgivable is a sure way to get into Azkaban. ``

Ron paled instantly and hastily hid his scepter. 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 speech sound came from and were not so surprised to see the Potions headmaster struggling to get up from the hospital bed despite gentlewoman Pomfrey 's nonindulgent instruction that he was not supposed to do so.

Harry 's eyes darkened slightly. `` Please, do n't be so darn pessimistic. ''

Severus Snape stared hard at the two boys before glaring at Harry. `` I 'm just being realistic. ``

`` You do n't believe we could do it ? '' challenged Harry with a startling coldness in his voice.

The professor seemed to sense it too for he replied in a more cautiously manner. `` I do. I just do n't want you to make a deadly mistake of underestimating the enemy. ``

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 opinion on that particular proposition issue and now that he was finished, he wished for nothing but to regress to his peaceful respite.

Harry and Ron reluctantly continued keeping watch on the hospitalized Order phallus while struggling to complete all homeworks 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 death and death. It was bad enough that it was the relish of the month of the school 's gossip network without discussing it during their relaxation method time. In fact, he would rather avoid it if possible.

lady Pomfrey eyed the two male child impatiently as they went on with their endless cackle of Quidditch, stern professor and unfair oeuvre lode but she struggled to maintain a calm frontal as she went on with her work. Normally, she would never let them stay but the intensify brisk stratum forced her to endure their bearing in the hospital wing. She had to include that she needed assist to secure the safe of her affected role if ever the need arises.

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Devon and Callah coolly made their way to the Slytherin dungeon hoping that nonentity was around when they arrive. They just got back from their training and they were currently not in the mood to be pestered by nosy housemates. Unfortunately for them, the most busybodied ace were still at the mutual room and immediately looked at their way as they entered the place. They eyed the newbie suspiciously and their stance clearly implied that they needed a very convincing explanation.

`` Where were you ? '' demanded Blaise, his baton held at the side, quick to strike if their answer proved unsatisfactory.

`` Did n't Snape severalize you ? He made us do some frightful task to make up for our incompetence in his social class. '' replied Devon coolly, immediately reaching for his verge. He did not like Blaise 's arrogant feel and he knew the git was just itching to base power over them.

`` With the Gryffindors ? '' asked Blaise in a malevolent tone.

`` Definitely not. What a half-baked idea ! Snape would never subject to such emit degradation. '' stated Devon evenly.

`` That 's what he told us. We knew better. '' smirked queer as she too eyeball Devonshire and Callah disdainfully. `` Who are you ? '' She asked with such finality that the two became apprehensive at once but tried hard not to picture it.

`` Are you insinuating something, James Parkinson ? '' queried Callah with the same derisive tonus to conceal her nervousness.

`` Our connections checked all Wizarding Schools all over the world and not one confirmed your registry in their schooling. So I 'm asking you one last time -- Who the inferno are you ? '' Blaise 's wand was now pointed at them. The others quickly followed. It seemed that they were not in the mood to play secret plan tonight.

'Damn ! Where 's Harry when you need him ?'thought Dragon while staring at the unforgiving grammatical construction of his housemates. Four against two was not a bad odd for them but this was quite untimely. They could not open to drift their cover so near to the terminal showdown. It would destroy their plan !

`` Maybe they made a fault, big pot. It happens, you know. '' replied Callah in a frail attempt to salvage the situation.

`` Yeah. '' Devon readily agreed. `` And if you do n't have any other relevant matter to ask us, we 're going to slumber now. ``

`` Oh, no, you do n't. Petrificus Totalus ! '' shouted Blaise. Devon and Callah quickly rolled out of the way and formed a Shield to protect themselves.

pantywaist, Crabbe and Goyle quickly hauled their own curse at them but none came in contact with their target.

`` Is this how you treat your housemates ? '' drawled Devon as if he found their efforts too novice for his taste.

`` No, only for traitors. '' said Blaise and sent another powerful curse at them but the two were just too fast.

`` Maximus Illusionus Reverso '' uttered a familiar part from behind Devon and Callah.

The two immediately froze. They knew that vocalisation. It used to ghost their nightmare and now it seemed that the nightmares had come true. The frame slowly stepped away from the shadow and surveyed the disbelieving faces of the so-called 'traitors'of the Slytherin House. His long, silvern blond haircloth swaying lazily only added to their horror. His sceptre was pointed at them and the cane with a serpent carved on the handle was held loosely by his other hired man.

It was Lucius Malfoy ... as menacing as ever ... and he was looking at them with so a lot odium that the two knew they were in a very fragile post.

Lucius turned to expect at his young brother and gave them a look of arrant disgust. `` How wretched ! I 've wasted so a good deal time in training you and you could n't even shoot down two -- -- - `` His verge almost fell as he noticed the light emanating from the 'traitors'as they gradually reverted to their original appearances.

`` Malfoy ! ``

`` Weasley ! ``

The four Edward Young antagonists gasped in surprisal while Draco and Callah cringed inwardly at the at hand risk. The secret plan was up and all they could do now was to grin, bear it and try to escape unscathed.

`` well, well. What do we have here ? It seems that the night nobleman is correct once again. '' stated Lucius coldly while shooting obelisk at his own son.

`` H-he knew ? '' asked Ginny wearily.

`` Of line. When Draco and Saint Peter failed to turn back to the Manor that night, he knew. He just did not realize that you 'd be foolish enough to go back to Hogwarts. Surely, you do n't believe that this school could offer you protection from the Dark Lord 's wrath. '' sneered Lucius. `` Fortunately, Blaise here was able to provide us with a rather interesting entropy about three wondering transferees at Slytherin mansion. It did not hold much long to reckon out that you, Draco and Peter were those three. '' He appeared very delight with himself for his clever deduction.

Draco glanced at Ginny, grateful that her face did not shit any response on the fault on Lucius'version of event. With an almost unperceivable nod of his head, the two started to run out of the commons way but immediately froze on their caterpillar track when they heard the malign laughter or Voldemort 's right hand hired man.

`` How silly can you get ! Certainly, we sealed the rough-cut elbow room after you came in. Do n't fool yourself into thinking that you 're too important to be taken alive. '' said another fellow articulation.

It was Macnair - another Death-eater ! The man was followed by another dark-robed figure. Dragon and Ginny paled instantly. They did not agnize the third gear 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 note the noise in the wards if you attack us now. '' declared Ginny bravely.

Lucius stared malevolently at the immature distich while his two comrade only laughed at her declaration. The other four were just enjoying the show, clearly confident that Draco and Callah had no mean value to escape especially with three adult hotshot in their side.

`` We have no intention of explaining our intricate methodologies to your faint head but rest assured that we could kill you in heartsease without anyone outside this room being the wiser. ``

`` I 'm your son. '' stated Draco simply, vainly hoping that the fact would take a crap the sure-enough man lenient on them.

`` You ? An ungrateful and traitorous bastard who apparently had no rachis on his body to preserve the mob tradition ! No, thank you. I 'm quite proud to say that I have no son. '' retorted Lucius viciously that Dragon flinched at his cruel words.

`` Family tradition ? What 's that - to be a slave to a raving swashbuckler half-blood who acts like he owned the world but can not even vote down a one-year-old baby ? '' shouted Draco angrily. He felt Ginny 's hired man reached for his in an endeavour to calm him down but he refused to stir. `` Groveling at the Dark Creator 's muddy feet, merlin ! Have you no lordliness at all ? ``

`` CRUCIO ! '' Lucius exclaimed but he was astonished when the spell that used to make his son beg for mercy did not have a live effect anymore.

`` Surprised ? '' Draco gloated at the look of surprise on his father 's face.

`` Stupefy ! '' yelled Blaise, Pansy, Crabbe and Goyle at once but Dragon and Ginny deftly dodged the curses and sent their own, measured to aim some of their curses on the uncouth room doorway to force it open.

Macnair ran towards Ginny and hurled a conjunctivitis curse at her but missed by a mere centimeter. The other death-eater conjured a very powerful go that blasted a nearby wall

Lucius carefully assessed the situation and sensed that the two were more than equipped for a minor encounter like this one. Swiftly, he unearthed a magical rope from the arcanum pocket of his cloak and expertly whipped the two two-timer. The two were fast but it was very unmanageable to deflect all the curse and the rope at once.

`` Ahh ! '' yelled Ginny as the tip of the rope violently came in contact lens with her sceptre arm. Blood started to ooze from the broken skin and burned so terribly that her cursing ability began to dwindle. Dragon saw this too and tried to cover her but a curse sent him flying to a nearby wall making him vulnerable for another attack.

`` Destructo ! '' screamed sissy and aimed it at genus Draco but before the swearword could hit him, Ginny had screamed `` Accio Dragon '' almost desperately.

`` Take this ! '' shouted Lucius as he struck the two with the whip.

It hit Dragon squarely on the back as he covered his tearful girlfriend and the wand fell from his paw from the excruciating pain in the ass that followed. The impingement made him cough up for breathe and was horrified when he saw pedigree coming out of his back talk. He stared at Ginny and saw that she too was having some difficulty in breathing.
He tiredly reached for his scepter and braced himself for another attack. He forced himself to confront their attackers and projected a brave front.

`` What now ? '' he smirked and tried to act as annoyance as ever. He refused to collapse them the satisfaction of seeing him beg for mercy. Even another beating that crossed his breast and made him cough up more origin did not pass over 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 thinking, 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 arrive soon.

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The head word Boy and school principal Girl have just finished making the final round of golf for that night and were ready to render to their various dormitories when they felt the familiar spirit burning sensation from their pouch. They paled immediately when they saw who was in trouble.

`` Quick ! If Draco and Ginny needs aid, then the situation must be very scratch ! '' exclaimed Hermione as she dragged Ernie to the Slytherin common 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 ungraceful fall.

Hermione nodded and was vaguely cognizant of other DA appendage being hurled to the ground by an invisible force.

`` Whoever was in there put up a powerful Mrs. Humphrey Ward to stamp down us from entering the elbow room. '' commented Padma Patil who was one of the recent victims of the unseeable force.

`` Yes and I know Harry 's not in there so we really require to exert extreme point attempt to break the roadblock. Maybe the fireball technique could work if we simultaneously barrage the door with it. '' said Hermione.

`` How do you make love Harry 's not in there ? '' asked Seamus. Hermione rolled her center at the seemingly idiotic interrogative but chose to keep her tongue in check.

`` Because trust me, if Harry 's in there, Ginny and genus Draco wo n't be having this trouble. Besides, I know that he and Ron are at the hospital annexe to watch over the affected role. '' 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 door ? '' suggested Hermione to which Seamus quickly agreed.

Hermione, Ernie, Neville, Padma, Parvati, and Colin quickly formed Fireballs and hurled it at the threshold at the same metre. At first, they thought it did not shape but after a few more than minute, a small kettle of fish formed on the door.

`` At the charge per unit we 're going, it would be prosperous if we could open it before dawn. '' whined Parvati as her bolide started to diffuse. The others were inclined to agree but could not do much but hold on and question what the Hades was taking the others so long to respond to the call.

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Harry and Ron were busy playing magician 's Chess when they felt the burning sensation in their sac. Both immediately took out the sham galleon but with different reactions. Ron quickly got up and started to run but Harry held him off.

`` Why ? That 's my babe ! '' exclaimed Ron and tried to break free from the iron hold of his bestfriend.

`` I know but they 've been trained well. They should learn how to cope. Our duty is to guard the patients. What if someone attacks them while we 're out ? They 're quite an defenseless and the club could suffer the most powerful and knowledgeable members if we act rashly. '' stated Harry calmly but he knew his explanation was falling into deaf ears.

Ron glared at him. `` That 's my Sister ! I need to facilitate her. If you do n't want to facilitate then okay ! Deal with it ! ``

`` It 's not just a notion and you know that. '' said Harry coldly but relented when he noticed the look of desperation on Ron 's face. `` flavour, I 'm for 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 involve. ``

Ron still did not seem convinced. Harry sighed heavily. `` All right, if I sense that they could not handle it, we 'll go together. Okay ? ``

Ron reluctantly agreed and they continued with the biz although Ron was still too pre-occupied to sustain his direction. He was continually fidgeting nervously and his optic were darting from incline 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 listen keeping your phonation down ... The patients need rest, you know. '' stated ma'am Pomfrey irritatedly.

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As the intensity of the fireballs diminished, so was the spirit of the brave defender. They were fully cognisant that every minute counts and it only takes a few seconds for the killing curse to be cast. Whatever was happening inside, they just hoped that Ginny and Dragon could stall long enough to pause down the barriers.

`` We 're coming ... we 're coming ... .hold on ! '' chanted Hermione furiously as if the bare mention of her thinking could make it come true. But her courage started to fail as the Ernie 's fireball started to flicker dangerously. Only Neville 's and hers were still glimmering proudly but they knew their strength was beginning to fade too.

Hermione snuck a glance at the door and was dismayed to find that the gouge was still too lowly. She glanced at the commonplace figures of Ernie, Parvati and Padma trying to regain their strong suit and gripping their galleons tightly. She gestured for Neville to let go for a while and they, too, called for assistance. After catching a few breathes, the five conjured bolide again for a deficiency of more effectual things to do.

Luna, still in her night-robe and looking as if she just rolled out of her bed, ran to Hermione 's side and taking her cue from the older young lady, she conjured her own but instead of an ordinary bicycle one, hers took the shape of a firedrake that swallowed all the other powerhouse before forming into a very mightily flame sword. She fearlessly held the sword and traced the door until it fell on the terra firma, effectively startling all those inside into inaction.

All the DA members ran inside, with wand ready for battle and seemed slightly thwarted to find entirely three death-eaters and just four young dullard followers inside the dark and eerie common way. They noticed the two unconscious figures lying on the ground and all of them only had one matter in mind as they glared with utter detestation at their perennial enemies -- - 'It 's payback meter !'

`` What the -- - `` call out Blaise but was quickly shut off by a furious paralyzing spell from Ernie while Neville, Hermione, and Luna took advantage of the factor of surprise and quickly stunned the three adult genius.

Padma and Parvati evidently enjoyed hexing Pansy for being an obnoxious bitch who took superbia in spreading malicious rumor about anyone outside her business firm while Crabbe and Goyle ran cowardly out of the way to merlin-knows-where.

Professor McGonagall appeared with Seamus a few minutes later, a piddling disoriented at the sudden round of result but was quite relieved to witness Ginny and genus 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 official DA galleons with dissimilar names for each winking but with alike location.

Harry frowned and started to worry too but this was something that he must see to do according to Dumbledore. He must get wind to trust that others were also capable of defending themselves and it should not always be his job to save the day. But Ron was free to do as he wishes ...

`` You may go and help oneself them Ron. '' he stated and averted his eye from the piercing glare of his bestfriend.

`` You really do n't be after to help, do you ? '' yelled Ron angrily.

`` I 'm trying to give them strong. ``

`` How 's letting them die give them strong ? ``

`` THEY ARE NOT leaving TO -- - `` Harry 's words were stuck on his throat as he noticed several 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 retrieve some healing potion and pain-relievers from her medicament rack. She quickly administered cure as soon as the bodies were settled.

Ron, after the seismic disturbance at seeing the injuries, took one tone at his Sister 's shape ( 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 slug on the guilt-stricken font of the-boy-who-lived.

`` whoreson ! '' he spat angrily and walked off.
Author 's note of hand : Hey, sorry for the recent update for chapter 17. It 's just that I 've been very busy with work 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 than chapters left.

Thank you very much for reading and please stay to review. Thanks again !


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Chapter 18 - Too Smart to observance the Obvious


'Bastard !'

The frightful sound echoed in Harry 's ears as he stared at the abrupt loss of his bestfriend followed by Hermione, probably to find out what was wrong. No one would have guessed that he felt anything but incredulity at his friend 's outburst as he struggled inwardly to keep the instinct to strap back from surfacing beneath his calm exterior. To others, he just appeared confused and a little unnerved by the situation.

`` What 's that all about ? '' asked McGonagall as she scrutinized his face for any sign but the stony face of the boy revealed nothing.

`` Maybe he was just upset, prof. '' He replied calmly. What he definitely did not ask right then was parental advise from the the great unwashed present. He was sure that such a little misunderstanding did not merit a replete Order and DA encounter. There were matter that he had to sort out on his own. He noticed that Luna was just staring directly at him for a reasonableness that he could not fathom in his current United States Department of State of head 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 former 's capableness ? It would all moil down to me…and it was not mediocre ! I could n't possibly save them all from peril even if I already became right. snake pit, even Dumbledore could n't keep all who perished during Grindelwald 's time !'

'Calm down, hon. Ron will come around. As you 've said, he 's just upset. Look, you 're making everyone uneasy .'

Harry nodded subconsciously before he realized that Luna had not spoken aloud.

`` Madam Pomfrey, will they be all flop ? '' he asked the school nurse instead.

`` Yes, dear. Do n't worry. They will be here for a day or two to convalesce and their combat injury would take longer to heal but otherwise, they will be all rightfield. '' replied the nanny 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. King Arthur and several aurors will be arriving soon to get them. '' she replied wearily. `` I believe lady Pomfrey can make do for tonight. I suggest you all go to your respective dorm room and rest. ``

Harry and the others nodded solemnly. They were all about to provide when they felt another companion sensation in their sac.

`` What the hell -- ``

`` Not another onset ! ``

`` IT 'S HERMIONE ! ! ! ``

Harry swore under his breathe and led the others to Hermione 's location while the Headmistress and other DA member remained at the infirmary offstage. It seemed that the palace was not secure anymore. 'Wherever she was, Ron might be there, too but why did n't he forebode for help earlier ? Maybe Ron was too mad at me right now ... maybe he thought I would not come to his rescue .'he thought ruefully.

When he reached the door to the Slytherin donjon, he steeled himself for another battle but was horrified to instead obtain Hermione slumped on the solid ground, crying hysterically and with a look of mouth dejection and bitterment on her cheek. Sizing up the situation, Luna quickly instructed their protagonist 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 tormented 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 make it Oklahoman ... '' said Hermione in between hiccups as she struggled to find her composure.

Harry felt a gnawing guilt on his stomach as he listened to her narrative but he tried to tug it away to be able to consider clearly. Then, an alarming melodic theme suddenly formed on his mind ... '' Accio vulture 's Map ! '' He shouted and within secondment, the old lambskin reached his manus. He tapped it softly with his wand. `` I solemnly swear that I am up to no good. '' Slowly the demarcation and letters appeared on the map.

Harry studied it carefully to see if there were any more enemies 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 determine Professor Flitwick heading towards their location.

`` Mischief Managed. '' he murmured softly and map went blank immediately as the flyspeck prof entered the doorway. It was prison term to let the professor in on their little secret.

`` Mr. Mooney, would you care to explain what happened here ? Minerva said there has been an onrush. '' said the professor as he tried to assess the situation.

`` I 'll excuse later, professor ... First, we need to strengthen the Aaron Montgomery Ward. The castle is not safe anymore. '' Harry said quickly.

`` But I ca n't possibly do that alone, Mr. Mooney. It needs at to the lowest degree four strong wizards to do that and if you 're not aware yet, only the Headmistress and I are physically capable as of the present moment. Maybe we could ask some supporter from the Ministry though ... ''

`` professor, we can not wait that long. It would be very grave. Besides, you 're forgetting that there 's a scholar here who could perform in that capacity ... ''

`` Yes, I know ... unfortunately, that student has already perished in the bridge player of you-know-who. '' replied the prof almost tearfully as if the mere recollection brought back some sad memories to him.

`` No, he 's not. '' replied Harry cryptically as he bent down to whisper the information on the professor 's ears.

The prof 's eyes widened for a moment then it was followed by a radiant grinning and a slight nod of understanding. `` Well ... if that 's the pillow slip, shall we begin ? ``

Harry nodded and started to focus on their about pressing task. His only thought was that they must not fail as he poured all his free energy to augment Mr. Flitwick 's inadequacy. The safe of hundreds of educatee and instructor was in their hands. As the colored luminousness flowed from their baton to the Baroness Jackson of Lodsworth outside the castle, Harry felt a sure sense of fulfillment even though he was gradually beginning to bear the brunt of such intense wizardly release.

Despite the wondrous pounding in his straits and stark wizardly drainage, he kept his compactness, barely looking at everyone else. He vaguely heard professor Flitwick 's remark that the Aaron Montgomery Ward were stronger already and that they could break off. He ignored him and continued what he was doing ... .only a few more holes ... .only a few arcsecond more ... .there ... it 's finished. The castle was prophylactic ... at to the lowest degree for the tight clock time.

He managed a weak smile at the similarly worn-out professor before he collapsed on the ground.

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October 29, 1997
At the Hospital offstage


Harry opened his centre slowly and was just starting to line up to his surroundings when he heard a familiar drawl from a nearby bed.

`` gladiola you 're awake now, Harry. ''

Harry smiled at the conversant silvery-blond-haired boy who spoke. He was looking quite healthy and rested unlike the last time he saw him.

`` Nice to see you 're still alive, Draco. ``

`` I thought you 're going to pretermit the terminal confrontation though ... '' replied the boy.

`` What do you imply ? What 's the date today ? '' a storm Harry asked. Then he frowned as a intellection occurred to him. `` Why are n't you in disquise ? ``

The boy shifted position to be able to discourse properly. There was no trace of humour in his interpreter when he replied. `` It 's Oct 29, just two 24-hour interval 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 eyebrow at hearing him refer to his father by his name only. `` ... performed an anti-illusion spell on us. They know. ``

`` How much ? ``

`` Not much actually. The about-face spell only confirmed what they already knew however, they are wrong on one invoice. '' Draco paused for effect. `` ... .They thought the third transferee was Wormtail. ''

A slow smile spread on both of the male child'lips.

`` Well ... that mistake could be their ruin. '' said Harry then he eyed Dragon carefully. `` Are you trusted you do n't want to stay away for that effect ? I mean ... ''

Draco looked downcast for a minute before he replied. `` I know what you mean ... and much as I 'm not exactly jumping up and down with joy at the vista of another clash with my father, 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 battle if they got golden ... Future design that only involved him and Luna ... his former friends too if they wanted to ... but what about Draco ? What 's going to happen to him afterwards ? The boy had so a great deal pent-up hatred in his psyche that if left to his own devices too much, he just might grow up to be the next wickedness lord.

`` What 's your architectural plan ... I mean after the combat ? '' he asked Draco tentatively.

The boy just shrugged his shoulders and sighed heavily. `` I honestly do n't live ... finish up school perhaps ... then hire over our family business ... spend some time with my mother ... other than that, I have no thought. '' Draco got up slowly and tried to sit on Harry 's bed. `` Before, I thought my hereafter design were made. I 'm going to follow my father 's pace and be another truehearted Death-Eater but now, everything has changed and I suddenly found myself living liveliness on a day-by-day cornerstone with a very unsealed 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 Saami way, too. '' He stared directly at genus Draco 's middle as if trying to cook up his nous about something important. `` Actually, I have some sort of a plan. If we 're fortunate enough to emerge victorious in this war, I plan to leave alone the wizarding world ... permanently. Luna has a option to graduate first or come with me at once. We 're planning to live a normal animation afterwards ... construct a schooltime for the gifted perhaps or any other 'normal'business enterprise. If you want, you may come in with us. We can part anew ... a animation without prejudices. It 's your choice. ``

Draco stared dumbfounded at him and immediately pointed one shakiness finger at himself. `` You want ME to come with you ? Are you dangerous ? '' Harry nodded solemnly and smiled encouragingly at his new booster to inculcate the sincerity of his offer.

Draco became misty-eyed at once but he carefully hid it by turning his rachis at Harry and heading quickly to his own bed. `` I 'll think about it, Harry. Thank you. ``

`` Do n't cite it. That 's what champion 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 discourse. Draco and Ginny were still sleeping peacefully on their beds.

`` Harry, please do n't tell me you 're grievous ! '' exclaimed Hermione.

`` I already told you my plan ages ago. Why act so surprise ? '' replied Harry calmly, making it obvious that he was already determined to follow up on his plans and that no one could possibly make him change his judgement.

`` You ca n't possibly do that ! '' said Hermione, her typeface turning the Lapplander color as Ron 's hair.

`` Why not ? And it 's not as if we 'd fall behind 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 form him see sense.

Before Harry could make any well-informed reaction, Professor McGonagall came rushing inside, her eye flooded with 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 melodic theme would occur to Harry.

`` Just what I stated Professor. I want to take the NEWTS tomorrow so that I could be considered a full-pledge genius by the 31st. ``

`` But the year is not yet over. You could n't possibly take that exam and pass. ``

`` Not to sound too arrogant but I believe I have learned all I need to occur my NEWTs. Please, prof, this is important to me. I have n't requested for anything since I got here, please yield my request just for this once. I need something to look forward to. I need to be able to believe that after the war, I have something to LIVE for. ``

prof McGonagall could not seem to find an earmark answer for that. `` I see. ``

`` In that lawsuit, Professor, I would like to take the examination early, too. '' declared Hermione resolutely.

An involuntary cough escaped Neville 's throat when he heard it. `` Hermione ? ``

`` I do n't fuck about you, Neville, but I am already tired of this war. I wish to know a passive life after. Besides, is n't it unfair for the professors to prepare for the newt of only one person ? ``

`` I guess ... but I ca n't possibly take the newt with you ... I do n't think I would pass. '' said Neville ruefully.

`` You do n't have to do it, Neville. You can stay here. Your family is here whereas Luna and I have none. Hermione 's parents are muggles so it would not be wrong if she wanted to spend to a greater extent time with them in the muggle cosmos. '' explained Harry, effectively shielding the disappointment he felt at his response. As much as he wanted to be a new liveliness with his champion, he was also very lots aware that they have their own lives to hold out too.

`` What about you, Luna ? '' asked Hermione to the unseasoned girl.

`` Harry would be tutoring me so I do n't need to last out here. If I 'm cook, I would add up back here to take my triton. '' said Luna as if it was the most obvious thing to do.

`` Hey, I could do that, too. Hermione and Harry could teach us, right ? '' said Neville excitedly.

Harry did not reply immediately. Instead, he turned to the astonished Headmistress and asked her impression. `` Is it all rightfulness for us to do that, prof ? ``

`` wellspring, it 's not a normal recitation in this institution but given your ritual killing, the to the lowest degree I could to is to make an elision in your case as a token of gratitude. Yes, Harry and Hermione could adopt the triton tomorrow if they 're quick and the rest of you could be home-schooled and take the exam at a later day of the month. '' replied the weary Professor but she also seemed please by their conclusion for a intellect that she did not divulge to them.

`` Does that also include us, Professor ? '' asked Ginny timidly. Both she and Draco eyed the Headmistress hopefully.

`` Yes, of course. '' replied the Headmistress good-naturedly.

`` tinker's damn ! '' swore Harry as he remembered something.

`` Language, Mr. Potter. '' Harry mumbled a precipitant apology. `` What seems to be the job, Mr. Potter ? ``

`` I just remembered ! How could I have forgotten ! '' Harry berated himself. `` What happened to Ron ? ``

The Headmistress lowered her mind at once and Hermione became teary-eyed but thankfully, she did not split down.

`` I can only simulate that Ron is being kept safe. '' replied the Headmistress nervously. `` According to our tidings meshwork, they kidnapped Ron to ensure a win-win site on the 31st. ``

`` What do you mean, Professor ? ``

`` We found out through the Slytherins that the enemies already knew of our plans to weaken their attack on the festivity but they are still going to push through with it. If they win, then they would down Ron for he no longer serves a intent but if they find themselves at a disadvantage, they would use Ron to hale the minister - Ron 's father - to follow their bidding. ``

`` But that 's atrocious ! '' commented Harry and swore under his breathe once more.

Ginny was too shocked to react but Draco looked refer.

`` Yes, Harry. But that 's how the evil mind deeds. ''
Chapter 19 - The proposal of marriage


October 30, 1997


Harry and Hermione were both sitting at the opposite ends of a vacant classroom near the Headmistress'place. They smiled at each other for support but somehow they both knew that they did not need it. Their verbal expression bore no gloss of nervousness or collar towards the early triton. If anything, they were more anxious about Ron 's condition than anything else and the test was just a receive diversionary attack.

The showtime written test was History of Magic. Harry glanced at Hermione and groaned inwardly when he noticed her exuberance. She was clearly in her constituent and though he was n't exactly dunderhead in that theme, he still felt a little resentful about her eagerness. He found it very odd. He liked professor Binns and had utmost respect for his all-inclusive knowledge but his uncanny ability to put students to restless stupor was not really endearing -- he alone could make students fall asleep through a elaborate word of lamia clan wars and the violent take over of the dark God Almighty of the previous 100. Fortunately, Harry had a more competent teacher who patiently drilled the chronicle of thaumaturgy into his wandering Einstein cells or he would n't be able to reply any of the questions.

... How did Albus Dumbledore defeat Grindelwand during his time ? ...

'Well, this is well-situated ...'Harry thought. He and professor had an in-depth discussion on this topic before hoping that he could hear a lesson or two from the old man 's experience.

... Bonus question : In your opinion, how can You-Know-Who be defeated ? ...

'This is so hapless ! They could n't even write his name on report for goodness'sake ! Anyway, this is well-off ...'He was a piffling put-off by the question. He could drop a line a elaborated narrative of his encounters with Voldemort, the Resurrection at the graveyard, the divination and his plan to vanquish the shadow God Almighty ... possible attacks and curses that he could utilize but he restrained himself ... This was a tactical and rhetorical doubt that must be treated with precaution. Surely the professor was not seriously expecting him to reply it truthfully so he settled for a bare response that he hoped would resume his unhurt thought - TEAM WORK. That should be enough.

After that came Defense Against the Dark Arts. Both written and practical exam were as prosperous as boiling piss as he had expected. There was no doubt in anyone 's mind that he knew more about it that the professor himself. charm and caution for Magical Creatures were fairly easy too. He could safely accept that his several professors for those subjects became very considerate when they formulated the trial. Potions was a totally different matter, though. Snape deliberately made his exam more difficult than common. It was either Snape was challenging him or he just have a high regard for Harry 's capability but nevertheless, Harry did not mind at all. Apparently, Snape was someone who would n't let up just because the educatee 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 professors were still not felicitous with his request. After all, if they win the war, there would be no motive to go. Unfortunately, ataraxis was not just the absence of war in Harry 's opinion. He wanted peace treaty within himself. To be capable to walk around without being mobbed ... to be able to outride in a elbow room without being goggled at just because he had the 'scar'... to be able to savor his youth, something that he had been deprived of for so long ... a life sentence without utmost expectations. But perhaps they just did n't understand.

Hermione, Draco, Ginny and Neville must feature felt the Lapp too. Whatever happens, they would never be the Same again. Draco would definitely continue to brook the stigma of being the unfaithful son of a death-eater whichever side he was fighting for. Of course, it would temporarily be overshadowed by his contribution to the drop of duskiness but once matter have settled down a bit, people would revert to their common assassination err - analysis of his lineament - whether he really turned to the light side of meat because it was the right thing to do or he just did it for selfish reasons.

Hermione would also be forever thought of as the 'brain'in the group - the one who had the reply to everything, another one destined to make great affair. citizenry would lead off to expect more excellent accomplishment from her - perhaps divulge a cure for some obscure illness or maybe create a counter-curse for Aveda Kedavra - yes, something to that result. With all due esteem, she would most probably be able to do that someday but the pressure would be enough to labour her insane any day.

As for Ginny, maybe she was just tired too and a self-respectful flight would give her adequate sentence to convalesce psychologically and socially. Her actions had severely damaged her family 's trust in her and she was not cook to face that yet.

And Neville, he really did not take to go. The wizarding community was his world. If they could only find a cure for his parents, then he would be perfectly contented to rest there and take a crap up for lost sentence.

With that thought, Harry finalized his answer and handed it to the monitor who were plainly astounded that he had finished earlier than expected.

`` Are you sure, Mr. thrower ? We were instructed to give you to a greater extent time if you requested it since your case is a little unusual. '' said an senior witch who looked a lot like professor McGonagall except that she had a soft and sympathetic brass of a mother hen.

Harry smiled. `` Thank you Madam but I 'm already done. There 's no penury to extend the metre. And I believe my friend does n't need it too. '' He said when he saw Hermione lazily got up from her electric chair too and handed her own response bed sheet which was considerably thicker than his.

`` Hey, Herm. Are you sure you did n't quote the whole Holy Scripture there ? '' said Harry jokingly.

Hermione eyed him exasperatedly. `` Of row not. I just had to explicate some things in detail. You know they might be looking for a particular answer and I had to make sure as shooting that I covered all possibilities ... '' she paused for breathing space for a while `` ... I 'm not really sure about the animagus transfiguration though. I 'm afraid I would get a deduction there because I was not able to properly describe the feeling since I have n't experienced it first-hand yet besides ... ''

Harry quickly decided to exchange the topic before she could launche a thorough discussion of the examination that he wanted to forget for the fourth dimension being. `` Shh ... Hermione ... it 's okay ... You 're going to get a high account ... possibly gamey even. Quit worrying. Just be grateful that it 's over. ``

`` Oh, but it 's not yet over, Harry ! '' cried Hermione in anguish, flinging her weaponry at him.

`` I know. But do n't interest. We 'll be able-bodied to bring through Ron somehow. I wo n't let any of my bang ones suffer in evil helping hand again. '' declared Harry with a murderous flicker in his eyes as he thought about the foeman who just did not know when to quit. `` Why do n't you rest for now ? You 'll ask your strength tomorrow ... for Ron, okay ? ``

Hermione discreetly wiped her tears away and went back to her room. Harry smiled at her sadly as he watched her go and subconsciously walked towards the Quidditch field. It was one of the things that he would neglect the most when he fall to the muggle world -- the excitement he feels when he was flying, the mind-numbing satisfaction he experiences when he caught the snitch mere seconds away from the hands of a worthy rival. But it was not as if he would n't be capable to fly anymore, he rationalized to himself. Perhaps there would come a clock time when he would be well-to-do enough to get along back and see the new team play, maybe sacrifice them a few confidential information or play a game with them himself. Perhaps in a few days ...

`` Harry ... ''

He turned around and saw the familiar blond-haired Cy Young man approaching with a broom handle held loosely at his side. He smiled as an outraqeous thought crossed his mind.

`` Accio Firebolt ! '' he yelled and the international standard broomstick rushed to his hand, pulsating vibrantly as if it was itching to be used too.

`` Accio Snitch ! '' he yelled once more and the sneaker he had caught during his fifth class before Umbridge banned him flew right to his waiting hand. It was just flying around the Gryffindor park room and everyone just ignored it. For some unusual reasonableness, Dumbledore did not ask him to pass the favorable snitcher. He just procured a new one from the store.

The blond-haired material body waited patiently as if he already knew what was going to find next. `` Just like old multiplication eh ? '' He raised one eyebrow as he mounted his broom.

`` Yes, but no monkey business please. '' said Harry teasingly.

`` Hey, I do n't shaft ! '' snorted Dragon as he flew around the field of honor to warm up.

`` Yeah right ! Like pulling my broomstick to prevent me from winning was definitely a sound show of sportsmanship. '' Harry replied good-naturedly

`` Those were the good old days ... ''

`` Nasty old days, you mean ... ''

`` Whatever ... '' Draco casually waved his deal and signalled him to start out the game.

Harry rolled his eye as he let go of the snitch. `` Now, let 's child's play ! ''

The two about first-class throwaway at Hogwarts raised their brooms simultaneously, almost hitting each former but their skill and swiftness prevented them from a very dangerous hit. The stoolie suddenly went up several meters more but the two was able to follow it quite impressively. Their eyes never left the snitch. There were no other players to mean of, no bludgers to calculate out for. It was only the elusive snitch out there and only the better musician would be able to catch it.

The two were accelerating more and more and anyone who were watching would not even recognize the players. They would only see two blink of an eye of unripened blending through the Nox sky. Then, the sneak changed its course, forcing the seekers to change their tactic and guidance, too. No one would view it by just following it relentlessly. Harry went around to where he thought it was heading but Draco beat him to it. He laughed as Dragon tried to clasp his hand around the winged ball only to grasp empty air as the stoolpigeon escaped once more.

They were so engrossed with their biz that they did not notice two female public figure following their every apparent movement, cheering their every move.

Harry and Draco performed some aerial acrobats first as they searched for the snitch, enjoying the game for what it was, not for planetary house points or Quidditch cup. Just a plot. Then, they both caught sight of the gilt flash lamp down below, near their trammel consultation and both dove at break-neck speed, trying to outgo one another.

Harry could see it now, just a few understructure more and he stretched his manus. At the corner of his eye, he saw that Draco was doing the Saami affair.

`` Go Harry ! ''

`` Go Draco ! ``

Harry was snickering now as he saw the panicked reflection of Draco as his fingers touched the wing ... then suddenly his laughter vanished and his hand unconsciously went to tint his forehead. His cicatrix did not hurt anymore but he could still feel any emotion that Voldemort was exuding. He was used to feeling his anger and bother but never elation and pure delight. It was unnerving ... whatever it was that made Voldemort happy must be bad for the lightness side.

`` I 've got it ! You lost ! '' shouted Draco, waving the prosperous 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 catch the testis but it did not bother him at all. What he wanted to know was why Voldemort suddenly felt those emotions a day before the engagement. What the hellhole happened ?

`` Harry, I did n't know you were such a sore loser. '' teased genus Draco but his smile vanished too when he saw Harry 's solemn expression. `` Hey, what 's wrongfulness ? ``

`` It 's Voldemort. He 's felicitous and I do n't know why. This is bad. '' replied Harry.

`` Maybe he discovered something that he could use against you tomorrow. '' stated Luna. `` Perhaps he had taken control of the Heliopaths and Crumple-horned snorkacks but they were very gracious and friendly animal. They would not obey him unless they were being threatened. ``

`` Uh-huh ! '' commented Draco for a deficiency of something intelligent to say.

A very uncomfortable quiet followed. Ginny and Luna stared at one another and it seemed that they reached a understood arrangement for Ginny suddenly linked her arm to Draco 's and started to attract him away.

`` Come on, Drake. You need to wash yourself, you stink. '' Ginny broke the tensed stillness, wrinkling her tiny nose in disgust.

`` I do not ! '' protested Draco in mock repulsion but followed Ginny back to the castling leaving Harry and Luna alone.

Harry and Luna sat on the ground, ignoring the tickly grasses and damp earth.

`` I hate to call back of what it could possibly mean. '' said Harry after a while.

Luna embraced him tightly. `` Then do n't think. It could be a ruse, you know, to confuse you and make you lose your sureness. ``

`` I guess you have a tip there. '' said Harry and shifted his status so he could properly hold in her in his arms. `` So are you really sure you want to come with me ? ``

`` Of form, why do you ask ? '' Luna looked at him with her tender eyes that seemed to unfreeze his heart.

`` Nothing, just wanted to make sure that I have n't pressured you into doing something you do n't want 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 mettle. Do n't you make bold think otherwise. '' said Luna and leaned forward to physically assure her boyfriend that he really meant a lot to her.

The fire in both of them ignited furiously and the kiss deepened to make up for lost clip. It had been a foresightful clock time and no one was there to stop them. As they looked up, they caught a glimpse of the asterisk shining above them, the twinkle reflected in their eyes. They kissed once more, this time Harry 's hands started to drift around Luna 's delicate body. He could find her shiver slightly at his touch and he realized that if they did not stop now, then he would not be capable to control himself anymore. With great reluctance on his piece, he extricated himself gently from Luna 's embrace.

`` Umm ... .hon ... It 's late ... Maybe we should go to bed now. '' he said hoarsely as if he had trouble controlling his breathing. 'Uh-oh ! Did it occur out all right ?'he thought as he noticed Luna 's mischievous 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 take you to your dorm ? '' he asked weakly. He did n't really need to end that night but he did n't want to pressure her into anything.

`` Harry James ceramicist ! Sometimes you 're just so dense ... '' she said exasperatedly and started to leave him in the middle of the Quidditch pitch.

Harry was stunned by her response. `` Wait, delay ! '' he ran after Luna who was walking aimlessly around the field.

`` What now ? '' she asked not looking back, still a little 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 teardrop 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 control ? `` calmness down, please. Wait ... .please ... just wait here. Do n't leave alone. I 'm just going to get something. ``

Without waiting for her response, Harry quickly ran to the Gryffindor common elbow room, ignoring the dame asking for the password. He bumped the portrayal rather forcefully and aver under his breathe as he rubbed his throbbing forehead.

`` You did n't give the password ! '' declared the Fat noblewoman 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 row, but still, you 're not supposed to be here. You do n't recognize the parole. ''

Harry took backbreaking breathes to calm himself. He realized that he had to change his scheme so that he could get inside. `` Umm ... I apologize for barging in here unannounced. It 's just that there 's something that I must get from my previous room. It is blot out very well and I could n't just rally it. It 's for my girlfriend ... I hope you understand. ``

`` Is it the ring ? '' asked the portrait as she eyed him suspiciously.

`` Umm ... .yeah. But please do n't enjoin anyone. It 's supposed to be a secret. '' he said, staring at the floor in embarrassment.

To his surprisal, the Fat gentlewoman clasped her hands and sang in joy. `` Oh ! Merlin, why did n't you say so ? I would get let you in immediately. '' she said and the door opened instantaneously.

Harry thanked her profusely and quickly ran to his room, ignoring the rummy glances sent his way. He retrieved the band and stared at it intently. He had been planning to propose after the conflict but he just realized that he needed to do it as soon as possible for the side by side day might be too late. Minutes later, he returned to where he left Luna and was glad when she saw her lying on the Grass, star-gazing.

He approached her silently, relishing the beautiful picture she presented. He tightened his delay on the bit of jewellery in his hand. It was a legacy from her mother. Something that was handed to him by Dumbledore, among former things, before he passed away.

`` I 'm sorry. '' he whispered, afraid to speak in a normal voice for it could put down the climate of the moment.

`` For what ? '' queried Luna in a quieten tone of voice, still refusing to look in his direction.

`` For acting like an insensitive dork. '' he replied earnestly. He dropped to his knee and reached for Luna 's left mitt. `` I just did n't eff what to do. ``

That was straight. He did not fully dig how unnatural his adolescent spirit had been until then. Heck, even Neville had more than activeness than he did ... but not due to lack of offers though. He just did not have the magnetic inclination to perform such a sacred act with anybody else. It was a very unplayful matter for him. He believed that it should only be done at the ripe time by two people genuinely in love with each other. But what if the right field time never came ?

Draco and Ginny had already done it. He saw it when he intruded on Ginny 's creative thinker before. Perhaps Ron and Hermione too though they never talked about it. Maybe he was just too busy to cerebrate about it and the fact that the only individual he considered doing it with was catatonic for almost a class only made it worse. He was not that uninitiate. He had read and ogled the Playwitch magazine with Ron out of curiousity but that seemed such a farseeing 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 confront 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 left over hand, not fully cognisant that his action was starting to make her smell warm and tingly all over. Luna raised one lovely eyebrow and pinched his right cheek playfully.

`` Oh, Harry ! You look so adorable 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 brim nervously.

Harry tensed when he saw her motility and gazed at her sass as if he could not think of anything else. Then, a chirp of a passage bird brought him back to his senses. Prying his optic away from her inviting lips, he carefully slipped his mother 's legacy to one of her fingers and kissed it softly.

Luna was speechless as she fixed her centre on the brilliant cerulean Harlan Fiske Stone etched with a tiny symbol of a unicorn on her ringfinger. She looked at Harry and almost melted on the fleck when she saw the sincerity and tenderness in his eyes.

`` After the war has ended, will you give this wretched soul a chance to spend the quietus of his biography with you, Miss Luna Lovegood ? '' Harry asked her with so much emotion in his voice that she knew it stemmed from the very core group of his being.

She threw her arms around him and cried at the sheer keen nature of his proposition. `` I will. Oh, Harry ! I will. thank you for loving me so very much. ''

`` No, the pleasure is mine. '' he replied and knack to seal off the proposal with a heart-felt motion of love.

Glancing at the ace once more, he noticed that defect was very undimmed that Night ... but Urania was brighter ... considerably brighter than on any other nighttime. Then as if sensing their need for privateness, the clouds gradually moved to cover the lunar month, effectively shielding them from the light. blemish was temporarily forgotten as two shadows intertwined and moved in musical rhythm to a symphony that they alone could hear.

Chapter 20 - Voldemort 's Proposition


October 31, 1997


After the breath-taking act that strengthened their bond certificate, Harry and Luna continued to lay in each early 's weapon system, just contented on staring at the confused battery-acid shining brightly above their promontory. The soft cushion and quick blanket that Harry conjured made them well-off enough to refrain from going elsewhere. The Night was fading, the impending end of the world hid around the corner, but they were not afraid anymore. They had become united and the military posture of one became the military posture of the former.

As they watched the sun climb gradually, they realized that they must return to their common rooms now but both were loath to do so. They were still savoring the moment and it was severely to let go of the emotions that had engulfed them a few hours ago.

'Who would give birth thought that we would end up together ?'Harry mused as he stole a glance at the lovely person snuggled on his chest. '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 bureau in random way. At seeing his incredulous reflection, she added. `` You 're thinking out loud, hon. But do n't worry, I 'm very much in dear with you now and that 's what matters. ``

`` True ... true ... Did I mention that'I love you'already ? ''

`` I believe you did, Mr. potter, several times actually. '' replied Luna, giggling softly.

`` fountainhead, let me show you once more ... '' said Harry, his optic twinkling mischievously but a loud crack distracted him.

It was Dobby.

Harry groaned inwardly. From the look of the elf 's red face 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 mean to injure you or anything. '' said the house-elf as he repeatedly bumped his head on the ground as punishment.

Harry quickly put on his wearing apparel and pulled Dobby from his self-inflicted castigation. `` Dobby, stop that ! I 'm not mad at you, just a little blockade. ``

`` Mister Harry not angry 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 turmoil was indistinguishable. `` The headmistress wanted you in her authority now. She said you must get ready. ``

`` Oh ! '' murmured Harry and quickly vanished the shock and blanket. `` We 'll go there now and by the way, you must be there, too. ``

Dobby puffed his breast proudly at his words and apparated immediately to the Headmistress'office. Harry and Luna opted to walk.

The firstly thing they noticed when they set foot inside the castle was the large turn 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 hatful, except for Madam Hooch and Filch who were attempting to put some parliamentary procedure to the topsy-turvydom that erupted.

They never stopped to ask anyone what the flutter was all about. Instead, they ran as fast as they could to McGonagall 's office.

The meeting has started and all of them could finger the mounting tension as they finalized their plans.

`` I have already ordered ma'am Hooch to send off the students 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 situation yet far enough to have no burden on the citizenry 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 ensure that the shadow military group wo n't be able to apparate out once the struggle has begun. We want to finish this war today. ``

The house-elves nodded reverently. `` We are most happy to oblige, kind sir. ``

Harry gave them a warm grinning of gratitude before he switched his attention to the minister. `` Mr. Weasley, I 'm sure this state of affairs is very tough for you knowing that they might use Ron for bargaining, are you sure you could handle today 's program ? We can come up with some alternative if you ca n't. ``

The red-faced master of the Burrow shook his foreland 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 present moment but relented. `` Very well. ``

`` And I 'm going as well. '' said a subdued voice from a person sitting timidly at the far end of the room.

`` Dudley ? '' Harry stared in shock at his first 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 base. ``

`` I know but mum said that I should stand by your side today. She said it is little 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 right ... 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 wiz in dueling yet. ``

Harry sighed inadvertently. `` The headmistress is right, Dud. Besides, your mum needs you more. There are pile of people who need protection at Crigod 's. ``

`` B-but -- ``

`` No tilt now, please. I really prize the fact that you offered to help and that alone is plenty for me. I also know you 're gifted but, Dud, you 're needed elsewhere. Do you understand ? '' said Harry in a soothing voice.

`` Oh, ok. '' agreed Dudley reluctantly and left the way as quietly as he had come.

When Dudley has left, Harry surveyed the grim but determined faces around the room. One could wear that they were all fix to face death but Harry knew they were all flighty as nether region. Who would n't ? Well, it seemed that a pep speech was in edict ...

`` I know what we 're going to do today is very hard and I believe it 's scaring the inferno out of everyone but we have trained comprehensively. There 's nada to revere. We are better prepared in this war now. We have more powerful allies on our side. Let me move over you the odds : Due to our past movement, Voldemort 's death-eaters have dwindled down to a measly 539
and well-nigh of them are kids. We have 317 fully discipline aurors and wizards, 84 highly capable DA member, not to mention the get on DA extremity who could take on at to the lowest degree five death-eaters each and the other noncombatants who are most uncoerced to aid us should the pauperism arises. The horror-inducing dementors are also on our side of meat ... We also have some goblins ... giants .... centaur ... house-elves ... queen ... supporting our causa. What else do we want ? Voldemort 's only hold over the wizarding is the frightening memory of the cleanup, distortion, and chaos during his sovereignty of brat but it 's all in the past now. '' Harry paused for a patch and noticed the group 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 lose but even more to gain. ``

The group applauded him warmly when he concluded his picayune pep public lecture.

`` So, are we prepare for old Voldie now ? ''

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At the Hogsmeade mall


The program has begun with a brief scope about Voldemort, how he came into baron and what he had done before the-boy-who-lived defeated him for the outset time.

Then for the next contribution, the ministry erected a magnified pensive ( courtesy of Harry ) that depicted what happened to the sorcerer 's Edward Durell Stone, the basilisk and finally the resurrection of the dark Godhead during the end of the Triwizard Tournament.

Several the great unwashed were instantly aghast at what they saw. They knew celebrated Harry Potter, the-boy-who-lived, but no one actually realized the horrors he must ingest endured to live on up to his name. For a instant, they questioned the righteousness of their notion of pinning all their hopes on a Young boy. They had unwittingly stripped him of his youthfulness. Merlin, it was harsh for anyone !

This was followed by a shortsighted schnorchel -- a manifestation of a right wizard duel and a melancholy wizard terpsichore that involved a man and a woman swaying to a haunting air while riding a broomstick and flying slowly around the stage.

Then the Minister announced the next voice of the syllabus - the reenactment of Voldemort 's defeat exactly a year ago. Everyone paused to watch over. This was the second that they have all been waiting for. They have read in the written document that 'You-know-who'was defeated but only a select few knew how.

As the reenactment was being performed, the Minister and the others eyed all the entranceway with trepidation. The performance was about to end when people felt a sudden modification in the atmosphere. Gone was the excitement and fascination in the audience level. It was replaced with dread and panic as someone slowly approached the stage.

It was Lord Voldemort. There was no mistaking the ruby red eyes that was glowing dangerously, the claw-like digit and the malevolent stance he exuded. He walked towards the stage like royal family. People parted to give way to the newbie. Some even fainted at the great deal of his revolting face that seemed to belong to the devil himself. His hook threatened to squeeze the aliveness out of anyone who dared viewpoint in his way.

Following him were his most trusted cronies, swaying their robes in a dignified mode and removing their cowl as if to proudly display their nerve to the hushed crowd. Some of them came from the most prestigious folk and their duplicity was evident as they dragged a bound and bloodied teenage boy whose clothes was almost unrecognizable from the cuts and bruises he suffered while in captivity. The red hair was the only if thing that gave his identity away.

Hermione fumed at the sight of his beau but her good sense dictated that she should not do anything yet. It would be too dangerous to act on impulse. She glanced at the minister and was impressed with the almost aery calmness he emanated. It was almost as if he was not staring at his injure son but it was just an act. Deep interior, she knew the minister would like nothing more than to literally deplumate the man who dared harm his son into miniscule pieces.

`` Fancy seeing you here, Voldemort, or is it Tom ? '' greeted the minister, devoid of any emotion.

`` Do n't ever address me that again. Where 's the boy ? '' demanded Voldemort.

Harry stepped on the stagecoach and hastily removed the concealing charm on his face for everyone to see. `` I 'm here, Tom. ''

`` I know. '' nobleman Voldemort grinned maliciously at him and he did not like it all. Something about Voldemort 's arrogant bearing made him a petty wary. It was as if the iniquity Godhead knew something he did not.

As if sensing his thoughts, Voldemort leered at him once more, baring his painfully hideous boldness in his behalf then spoke in a dusty voice that was supposed to send tingle down his prickle ; only what he felt was revulsion instead of fear.

`` …neither can subsist while the other survives… '' The dark lord stated. `` Do you have any idea that recently, I have been seriously harboring the thought of recruiting you ? You would give birth been a worthy plus to my privileged ranks. Together, we could have reigned the wizarding world and purge it with all the impure races but I 've changed my judgement. Thanks to your pitiable and worthless friend here. I am now aware that it 's not possible. ``

Harry forced a unemotional person expression and glanced at the bloodied expression of his best friend and instantly felt pathos for what he must have undergone. There was no trace of anger in his friend 's nerve, only remorse and exhaustion, and that was enough for him to understand that Ron did not betray him purposely.

`` I 'm pitiful, Harry. I 've tried but I 'm not just good enough. '' Ron managed to say, his centre pleading for forgiveness.

`` That 's all right hand, Ron. He would have found out eventually anyway. '' He tried to placate his ally 's guilt.

`` I am such a prat ... '' said Ron and Harry realized he was apologizing for a dissimilar reason.

`` Yes, you are. But you 're still my best supporter, Ron. ``

`` T-thanks, Ilex paraguariensis ... ''

`` How advert ! '' mocked the shadow lord before shifting his gaze back to Harry. `` And do you know what else I 've learned, thrower ? ``

`` well, actually no, but I 'm for certain you 'd tell me anyway so better get on with it. '' replied Harry lazily, yawning for effect, as if the whole thing was too ho-hum for him. The essence he 'd been aiming for was soon visible in his opposition 's face. Voldemort was now staring warily at him though not as obvious as Harry had preferred.

`` The vaticination only stated that it is possible for you to kill me but still, the probability of it taking plaza was only fifty percent. meaning, it could also be the early way around. Tsk…tsk…tsk…what a ignominy ! All those class of preparation …and all for NOTHING ! '' Voldemort suddenly laughed and peered intently into Harry 's face 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 hatful. Let 's have some fun first. prefer any biz you want and I 'll let your supporter go if you win. ``

`` And what if I lose ? ``

`` Then I shall stimulate your headland. ``

Harry 's idea worked overtime. This was a luck to minify the amount of line of descent shed in the final fight. Of row, he could not really trust the dark lord to comply with the rules and agreements but there was no harm in trying.

`` Let 's leaven the stakes higher then…If I win, you and your followers will be at our disposal. If you win, the wizarding public shall be yours… ''

Everyone gasped and stared at their supposed-to-be Jesus of Nazareth 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 stupid Gryffindors ! '' Draco murmured under his breath, glaring at Harry for effect but found himself observing the issue with growing captivation. Harry 's singular approach to the berth intrigued him greatly.

Voldemort sneered with seeming disgust at the treasonable son of his most believe follower before addressing his perennial enemy. `` Your foolishness astounds me ! Do n't you realize that you 're just making matter comfortable for us ? '' stated Voldemort evenly. He was still puzzled by Potter 's sudden alteration of tack.

Harry ignored him too. `` So, do you agree ? ``

`` Naturally. What 's the game then ? ``

`` Toss coin. '' He declared defiantly, daring Voldemort to resist to take on the muggle game but the dark lord did not say anything except cast a mistrustful eye on him, silently weighing his motive for choosing it.

The response of the interview was more vocal. Some muggle-borns laughed nervously at the seemingly derisory prompting while pure-blood wizards seemed singular yet highly skeptical at the Same time.

`` He lost it ! ``

`` What 's a 'Toss Coin'?

`` Harry, are you out of your judgment ? ! ? ``

`` He ca n't be serious ! ``

Amidst the flutter, Luna instantly sent a telepathic message to reassure Harry .'I told you…you are really bizarre but I like it…play with his brain. Old Voldie 's already growing dying. Maybe you should try my technique later…see if it works…'
'What technique ? The spaced-out one ?'replied Harry through his mind.

'Yeah, if you want to make him really uncomfortable. That one never failed to gift multitude the spook before .'said Luna in an amuse tone.

Harry laughed inwardly .'I 'll keep that in mind .'

The death-eaters noticed his amusement and were extremely disturbed by it. `` passkey, are you quite sure this is not a maw ? ``

They eyed Harry warily. They were no doubt coming up with their own horrendous interpretation of the game - imagining it to be some kind of an exceedingly condemnable and violent duel of some sort. After all, was n't it what they came here for ? The profligate and gore ? The joy of killing, torturing and instilling reverence in the hearts of those who oppose their noble visual sensation ?

`` Silence ! '' the shadow noble hissed angrily. affair were not going exactly as he planned and the thing that he hated virtually next to Potter was the dire feeling of not being in control. Unfortunately, he could not gage out of thrower 's challenge now. `` Shall we set about ? '' he spat as contemptuously as he could muster.

`` Certainly. Here is a galleon. pick the English you want and the one who wins two out three tosses wins the game. '' declared Harry, his mouth curling slightly at the end in mild amusement.

Voldemort spitefully chose the 'Head'part. Harry only smirked at his choice.

`` frame ... 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 audience. `` Kindly take heed everyone. This is a vastly known MUGGLE game and was probably played by our old protagonist here once or twice when he was not yet officious being the night lord ... ''

Voldemort nodded his headway unconsciously and was horrified when he realized what he had just done. respective people were astounded as they witnessed the activeness and realized the full-of-the-moon significance of his wrangle. Even the death-eaters flinched at the revealing. They had never truly believed that the boy was telling the accuracy when he taunted them before of Voldemort 's confutable heritage but here was an indisputable evidence and they were quite unnerved by it.

Harry stole a glimpse at Voldemort 's fume name and decided not to pull his patience this early. `` Anyway, the coin has two sides - the Head and the ass. To be fair, both Voldemort and I are going to cast away it then whoever 's side appears wins that round. '' Harry raised his sceptre. `` On the count of three ... ..1 ... ..2 ... ..3 .... ''

Both Voldemort and Harry used their wands to chuck out the galleon then waited in antipation for the outcome.
The audience, too, held their breath as they intently observed the steadily declining swirl of the coin until it finally stopped.

Tailb

The total light English 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 ease and grinned. `` Well, I win. Sorry, Tom. '' he said though not feeling sorry at all.

Voldemort glared at him in return and concentrated hard for the second gear flip.

`` On the reckoning of three ... 1 ... .2 ... ..3 .... ''

Again, they both used their baton to toss the galleon, but this time, Harry felt something that he should not stimulate. He glanced surreptitiously at Voldemort and noticed his head word furrowed in concentration. He shifted his gaze to the galleon and confirmed with disgust that Voldemort was wandlessly controlling the galleon for it to fall in his favor.

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The death-eaters immediately sent glum Marks on the sky in their excitation, shocking the wits out of those who were not able-bodied to witness the celebration, while the short side booed and tried to shove some darkness cloaked figures out of the way to get a honorable view, momentarily forgetting that those were death-eaters they were jostling aside.

'Damn !'Harry thought. 'This man could not even roleplay decently .'

`` Looks like I won, ceramist. '' Voldemort had regained his self-confidence in winning the second pass and was taking great pleasance in rubbing it in.

`` Just as I have expected ... you wo n't reward the rule of the secret plan, Tom. You could never play a fair plot 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, thrower. '' sneered the nighttime lord.

`` amercement ... If that 's what you want, then I 'll give it to you -- full eruption. Do n't say I did n't warn you. '' Harry said as the air startled to sizzle with muscularity.

`` On the count of three ... 1 .... ''

`` Bring it all you 've got, Tom. Do n't hold back. '' let loose Harry ominously, his eyes never leaving his opposition 's face.

`` ... 2 .... ''

`` I wo n't. '' declared Voldemort with the same intensity but Harry did not leave out the slight waver in his tone.

`` ... 3 .... ''

The galleon was tossed for the last sentence and everyone waited with bated breather as the coined spun continuously but instead of losing speed, the galleon appeared to twirl faster than before until no one could clearly predict the possible outcome of the final toss ...

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AUTHOR 'S NOTE : Hey, thanks to all who reviewed especially those who have been following my stories since the beginning ... tt would not be long now ... The next chapter would be the final exam TOSS then the EPILOGUE.

Thanks again and stay fresh on reviewing ; - )


Chapter 21 : The final examination toss


The stallion light side watched with not bad trepidation as Voldemort launched a full attempt on the galleon, staging some highly complicated maneuvers to force it to hang in his party favor. With a combination of wand and wandless trance hurled at it, the defenseless coin slowly started to bend towards the malevolent man while its swirling became more frantic. For one horrific second, they had all thought that the iniquity overlord would win. It was only a simple column inch from the ground and the ace saviour seemed unable to do anything but hold out one hand to keep it from falling.

Evidently anticipating his triumph, Voldemort gave a triumphant sneer at Harry. `` Thank you for making affair sluttish, ceramicist, 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 murder as I speak. Is n't it depressing that the people you swore to protect will be the ones to wipe out you from universe ? Poor kid ... tsk..tsk ... tsk ... and to recall I really enjoyed the prison term we spent together. Perhaps we can give birth a proper duel again some prison term ... if you 're still alive, that is. ''

To his surprise, however, Harry seemed unfazed by his taunts.

'' 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 mogul the nighttime Lord knows not ...

`` What are you talking about, Tom ? The game 's not over yet. '' said Harry. `` In fact, it 's just warming up. '' With that, he promptly flicked one finger and the coin swung to the early side at a nictitation of an eye.

Voldemort 's ferment as Harry tipped the coin was priceless. The shadow Jehovah exerted considerable baron to preclude the coin from falling. He barely made it in time and now his manifestation was just field lethal. No gleefulness ... No playing game anymore ... and Harry realized that, too, for he immediately enclosed the area surrounding him and Voldemort with a carapace charm to protect the multitude from being hit by any cast or rebounded nemesis.

Once more, the coin was stuck in the heart, whirling in a body politic of anarchy and the air began to reek of burnt metallic element as the final toss intensified. They did not get it on it yet but the countless patch thrown was beginning to take its price on the coin. The alone thing that was preventing it from being destroyed was its continued circular motion holding all spells at bay. Then for some peculiar reason, all the forces applied gravitated towards the kernel then shot upwards at a speed of light.

Harry looked stunned for a moment, at a departure as to what could possibly be causing this weird occurrence, then his eyes widened in alarm 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 cuticle charm around them, he realized that he may not have enough strong point to attain everything at once.

Voldemort was harnessing their combined vim to afford a portal -- a portal that would release who-knows-what-kind-of-spirits but knowing him, it would definitely not be saint and querubins. Harry 's veneration were confirmed as the once peaceable Earth began to throw off tremendously at the blatant disruption of nature 's correspondence. more and more than hoi polloi were succumbing into the foolish notion that 'apocalypse'had come to end all things. And as if that was not enough, a terrible storm started to brew ... with jolt of lightning forming eerie condition in the sky.

Harry took a few irregular to occupy everything that was happening around him. The rain had poured and the scag and lightning added a sealed sense of foreboding to the current situation. Summoning his remaining strength, Harry pointed his verge at the galleon.

`` MAXIMO REDUCTO ! ! ! '' He felt the boot of energy course through his scepter, blasting the coin into bantam pieces. The cause greatly drained his strength but he hoped it would be enough to staunch the invocation.

The grinding sound of exploding metal disrupted everyone 's tightness and fourth dimension seemed to brook still as every I eye followed each particle that was falling on the terra firma. Harry thought that it had gone well until he felt a prick sentiency on his right hand.

`` Look ! The boy 's sceptre is on attack ! '' exclaimed one observer.

Harry promptly dropped the wand as the oestrus became intolerable and watched in frustration as it was consumed by the flame. Apparently, the rainfall was not enough to hold it from burning. 'Damn wand ! Too weak for my need… I wish I could accept my old wand back…'he thought wryly. Wandless legerdemain was bang-up but he was also aware that he would be overcome with tiredness sooner than he preferred.

The onlookers stared at each other, wondering who won the game and what would fall out now that Harry no longer had a wand but cypher could supply an satisfactory answer.

`` You-know-who was obviously using some underhanded trick therefore Harry potter won by default. '' said an old Wise man, nodding his head slightly in rumination.

`` Idiots ! Did n't you see he destroyed that damn coin cause he was losing ? '' yelled one of Voldemort 's slaves, angered that anyone dared to advise that his master lost.

`` Hey, hey ! check your speech communication, young man ! Mr thrower only did that because your maestro was damaging the ozone bed by directing all the get-up-and-go upwards. '' quipped another one. Clearly, no one had correctly guessed what the darkness noble was doing yet.

Voldemort, however, was nimble to point his fingerbreadth on his contender. `` That 's strident cheating, potter ! '' he roared in fury as the free energy faded gradually.

`` And what do you call that - fair play ? '' Harry retorted angrily, pointing at the remaining light beam of light. He had hoped that he had halted the summoning but he was too late ... a small kettle of fish has already been created ... and he had no wand now.

Voldemort noticed his wand 's absence too and the malevolent smirk returned to decorate his scorch lip. `` It would n't be long now, Potter. Just time lag ... '' the dark lord stated with utter malice then, completely ignoring the boy, he raised his bridge player and began chanting an ancient spell that no one has heard of before. His most loyal servants apparated later to form a human carapace around him.

…ku ya ba ri no ku wes
Ti tee kumen
Ah ha….ah ha
Ti kumen ah ha….

Upon realizing that the game was over, people ran around like madmen, unsure of what to do and where to take refuge. Chaos consumed the entire plaza. Some had the safe sensation to apparate to safety but others seemed to forget the little matter called 'magic'that all witches and wizard could perform especially in times of dire need.

The death-eaters outside the circle took the commotion as a signal to hex the disoriented masses to their nerve'content. round, giants, werewolves and other dark animal shortly joined in the uproar. Fortunately, the sun has not fallen yet, effectively hindering the arrival of Voldemort 's most powerful allies -- the blood-sucking predators and zombi spirit. But at the rate they were going, it would not be long before it comes to that.

Aurors and club members did not waste any clip though. As soon as they noticed the new arriver, they quickly shot red sparks on the sky to signal that it was time for the reinforcements to arrive. The majestic Centaurus were the foremost ones to respond the 'call', followed by the goblins ... and there were giant and spiders too ! They were led by a grim-faced Hagrid whom none had seen for a long clock time but it later became unmistakable that his hard work with the creatures had paid off.

Soon, a full-pledged fight had erupted at the still crowded center. Troll against trolling ... giants against giants ... Centaur against wolfman ... giant wanderer against former dark creatures ... superstar against wizards ...

'This war causes nothing but death and destruction .'Harry thought as he witnessed the battle spread out. 'Our earth should not be like this. We could all co-exist and live peacefully .'He was sickened by the place thus, strengthening his resolution to end the war that day.

As per agreed battle positioning, grownup magician tackled the death-eaters attacking destitute and defenseless civilians and the DA penis handled those in the immediate vicinity of Harry. On showtime glimpse, the arrangement seemed foolish and grave but they all agreed that although DA members could plow glowering wizards, it would be very unmanageable for them to cast spells where there were several noncombatants in the production line of fire so the Order just assigned the young protector to watch their backs and wait on the portkey Lord in their job.

professor McGonagall, Flitwick and Vector ( portkey makers ) were the ones in charge of the production of pre-arranged portkeys that would channelize the innocent bystanders to diverse rubber home. Unfortunately, its distribution was proving to be a very thought-provoking labor for the depute DA members since death-eaters had a nasty habit of getting in their way. red encounter 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 organic structure, badly broken ivory and severely wounded flesh. Nothing major. No cause for alert. It was just the usual.

gentlewoman Pomfrey, dame Pince and other Tennessean therapist from St. Mungo 's were the single handling the injured party. There was simply no time to go to the Hogwart 's hospital annex and they had to conjure an interim clinic behind the stage. They worked overtime healing the wounded and mending interrupt bones while professor Severus Snape labored on the deal production of healing, reviving and strengthening potions in his make-shift research lab beside the clinic. St. Peter the Apostle Pettigrew worked as his assistant. Some ministry official and aurors were sent to protect them from injury. Only heaven knew how many would have been beat if they were not that adept in their chosen field.

As for Harry, he concentrated on the vile creature before him who spearheaded the routine of violence and death. Hopefully, the house-elves led by Dobby were faring well in their Post. He would n't need Voldemort and his cronies to just melt when the going gets too rough for them like what happened in the Department of Mysteries.

He looked up again. The cakehole 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 spirits !'He cursed himself mentally as he realized that he did not accept any inkling at all on how to anticipate that ancient spell. He should sustain paid more attention to the table of contents of the prophecy.


…yariks ariks …yariks ariks
ti kumen ah-ha
ah-ha ku ya ba rin …..


`` ABSOLUTO SCELLER ! '' Harry wandlessly attempted to close the hole but to his dismay, his absolute waterproofing charm had no effect whatsoever. It did not even reach the target.

At the box of his eye, Harry noted that the advanced DA penis seized the prospect to deliver Ron. There was no hesitation in their bowel movement. Ginny and Neville viciously attacked the death-eaters while Luna and Hermione attempted to cure and revive Ron. Draco, being the born leader that he was, rapidly assigned DA member to strategic locations while the red-headed boy was being healed. 'Good. At least Ron 's in safe deal now .'he thought.

`` INCENDIO ! obstruction ! '' Harry furiously flung the jinx at the death-eaters within the R-2. There was only one thing in his mind. He had to crack through Voldemort 's barrier.

The death-eaters erected their own protective Baroness Jackson of Lodsworth while throwing their own jinx at Harry.

`` Stupid boy ! Why do n't you just move over up ? '' snarled Mcnair as he hurled a gross reductor jinx at Harry but the boy only diffused the spell.

`` NEVER ! '' shouted Harry in between justificatory and nauseous tour. He was already worn out from all his sooner effort but he did not need to back up out.

`` LATIGO INFLAMORE ! ! ! '' a flaming rope emerged from Rookwood 's hands and whipped Harry with it.

One eyelash collided with Harry 's back and he almost fell over from the stinging sensation of burning shape but he did not let it distract him from his primary objective lens. Fuming with rage, he retaliated with an ultimate freezing charm to render the offensive tool unusable.

`` You have children too, Rookwood. How would you find if someone of your own sort pain your shaver just because they happened to be on the opposite side of meat ? '' he queried the man who used to work for the ministry, an representation sworn to protect the people.

`` No children of mine shall oppose our noble cause. If they do, I will down them myself. '' Rookwood retorted in an icy tone, leaving Harry with no doubt that his loyalty to his master was above any other.

`` Merlin ! You 've really sold your soul to the monster and for what -- a few thousand galleons ? '' shouted Harry in skepticism.

`` For force, thrower ... .and resplendency ... '' It was Lucius who answered this fourth dimension, eyeing Harry with so much contempt that had it been possible, he would have died immediately from his withering glare.

`` Really ? As far as I can see, Voldemort was hoarding all the ability and as for halo ... .there 's nada glorifying about what you 're doing. In fact, you 're just disgracing your figure. '' stated Harry dryly.

`` PETRIFICUS TOTALUS ! ``

`` CRUCIO ! ``

`` IMMOBILUS ! ``

`` STUPEFY ! ``

`` AVEDA KEDAVRA ! ``

The condemnation from the angered death-eaters came flying simultaneously. Harry struggled to elude them all while shooting offensive hexes of his own but his exhaustion was catching up with him. His unconditioned reflex was slowing down.

`` HYDROXY OXYDUS ! ! ! '' Three voices yelled at once.

Harry spun around to see who had cast the magical spell. 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, Ilex paraguariensis. Are you sure you 're all rightfield ? '' said Harry excitedly as he clapped his bestfriend on the back.

`` I 've been better but there 's no way you can produce me escape the fun. '' replied Ron, grinning from ear to ear.

`` Hey, need any help ? ''

One hand tapped Harry 's shoulders and a familiar fondness immediately flooded his whole being as he saw Ginny, Neville and Draco standing behind, set to fight with him. He was very fortunate indeed to take such loyal friend. He smiled and nodded. `` I could definitely use your assistance against those half-wit. '' he said, pointing his fingers on the death-eaters who were still slightly disoriented after the piss shank spell.

Voldemort 's ass-kisser were greatly dismayed by the trespass and conveniently forgot that they were supposed to ward their master. They each tackled one of the advanced DA penis who were Sir Thomas More than eager to exercise what they 've trained so hard for.

Harry was thankful to be away from Voldemort 's menacing and revolting comportment for a while but his momentary respite was over. He tried every herculean spell imaginable to distract the dark lord but nothing seemed to be working. It was apparent that the ancient incantation was protecting him until he could land up the invocation. Getting desperate, he scanned the crew once more to search for mortal who could possible chip in him some relevant result but all was engaged fighting or healing.

He dared to seem up once More and was deeply appalled when he witnessed some spiritual soma emerging from the portal and several More were fighting to escape from their restriction. To pull in things worse, the storm had already escalated into a tropic cyclone and thunder and lightning were multiplying the reverence ingredient for almost a K times.

'Potter .'A vocalisation spoke softly in his head.

'... and I 'm hearing spokesperson again ... keen ... just heavy !'

'POTTER .'

'... the voice just would n't go away ...'

'POTTER ! ! ! !'The voice was more insistent this clock time.

A lightning suddenly blinded him from everything and he could see nothing but white ... pure white..and the vocalization seemed so hollow out ... could it be..'God, is that you ? Have you gone to charter back the bad smell ?'asked Harry tentatively, feeling preposterous yet singular at the Sami time.

'What the hell are you rambling about, ceramist ?'The voice roared in his head, followed by a certain nasty remark about simple-minded Jesus blah-blah-blah ...

'Professor Snape ... ?'Harry slowly turned around saw a dishevelled Professor Snape who was still carrying several containers of freshly made potions on his workforce. The prof must ingest realized what happened too and decided to facilitate. He was mentally communicating with him and there was no doubt that too much exhaust fumes and chemicals were making him a lilliputian cranky.

'Good. I thought we 've lost you for a instant there .'A immense suspiration of relief followed then ... 'WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU WAITING FOR ? SUMMON THE DE-MEN-TORS NOW ! ! ! THEY 'RE THE ONLY 1 THAT CAN maw THE SPIRITS ! ! !'

No response.

'POTTER ? ! ?'the voice inquired in an exacerbate tone yet there was also a slight hint of concern.

'Ooops, sorry, Professor. Just wanted to make sure enough that it 's not old Voldie toying with my drumhead .'

Snape 's only reception was a penetrative and sarcastic comeback. Harry smiled inspite of himself. 'Still the like old git ...'

'I heard that, Potter !'

'Just kidding ...'Harry summoned the dementors, careful to allow adequate numbers to protect the safehouses.

Within minutes, the temperature dropped lower than before and the atmosphere became instantly subdued as various dementors glided towards Harry and waited for instructions. The few remaining noncombatants fainted and DA members rushed over to bring their trunk to safety.

`` It 's time for you to bung. Capture those malignant spirits ! '' The dementors bowed slightly and went on their way to hunt the wandering souls.

Soon, the plaza was filled with gimcrack screech of protest by the smell. They had just escaped their prison and were definitely agonized by the view of being locked up once Thomas More. Voldemort was positively white when he saw what Harry was doing and more so when he noticed that his minions were being beaten to a flesh but for some cause, he did not seem too concerned.

... The dark Creator would stir the disembodied spirit but the one would frame their mortal ... his servant shall be overcome ...

Harry then slumped on the ground in exhaustion and decided to watch how the others were doing. He was rhapsodic to find out that they were winning. All the destitute bystanders had been led to safe. Ministry aurors had rounded up the defeated death-eaters and were currently transporting them to Azkaban. nigh of the dark creatures were slaughtered and the few survivors had fled. The dementors were having a field day and to the highest degree of the spirits had been contained. But he did not allow himself to be complacent. Anything could happen within the following few minutes and the tide could still grow against their favor easily. His heart swelled with pridefulness when he observed that none of his ally needed any help at all except for Dragon who seemed to be struggling within himself as he fought with his own Father-God. This is going to be very occupy .'he thought.

`` Father, how could you be so blind ? The dark lord has given you null. You 've traded your soul for zip. Is n't your kinsfolk more crucial than that monstrosity ? '' stated Draco calmly, pleading his father to infer.

`` nonsensicality ! You 've spent too much meter with the mudbloods and muggle-lovers to fully comprehend the nobility of our cause. The Malfoy 's have always been intelligent enough to tell apart where our loyalties should lie and I thought you 're just as clever but no -- you had to associate with deficient people. You 're a ignominy ! '' With that, Lucius threw jinx at Draco with such ferocity that no one would even think that they were related.

Dragon threw spells meant to capture and not to harm his father while Lucius, being the heartless love child that he was, showed no mercy at all as he hurled powerful dour condemnation on his only fry. In fact, he did not even waver to vocalise the dreaded words when his son fell down after being hit with a particularly cruddy spell.

`` How daring you humiliate me in front of my Master ! Aveda ... ... ... ... ... Kedavra ! ''

Harry suddenly went numb. He saw genus Draco 's eyes widened with horror and sadness as the footling green luminousness sped towards his limp form.

Dragon closed his eye, accepting his terrible fate. He would n't miss anyway ... he could n't move. He just could n't believe that his own form and blood could be that ruthless.

Harry saw all this and felt compunction for the boy. He used to palpate sorry for himself because his parents were killed when he was still a baby but Draco definitely had it tough and though he used to be an arrogant brat, he did not deserve this treatment from anyone especially from that poor excuse of a man.

... a dread electric storm would arrive at the prison term when the final battle shall be fought ... septet loyal allies shall be with him ... but one will not survive ...

`` NOOOOOOO ! ! ! ! '' With a sudden rush of adrenaline, Harry attempted to debar the killing execration but it was too strong. Lucius must experience felt such powerful hatred towards his son. Without a thought for his own condom, Harry swiftly leapt to push him out of the way. He thought they both made it to safety until he felt something hit him sharply at the back. As he fell on the primer, a Wyrd thought occurred to him ... 'Is this how decease 's supposed to feel like ?'

He sensed someone rush to his face, embracing him tightly. `` Oh, my God ! Are you all right, hon ? ``

'Hon ?'Harry opened his heart tentatively and was stunned at the view before him. Ginny and Neville had their wands pointed at an immobilized Lucius. Dragon was weakly attempting to digest up and judging from his glazed expression, he also could n't consider that he was still live. But the trope of Ron consoling a weeping Hermione was deeply disturbing.

`` W-what happened ? '' he asked worriedly.

Ron did not answer. Instead, he let his school principal hang low and pointed one vibration finger at a bod lying on the ground.

Harry gradually turned his gaze to where Ron 's digit led to, fearing the worst but he had to screw. A gloomy silence followed as he stared in shock at the limp and lifeless form of the one who saved his aliveness.

It was Dobby -- - Dobby, the house-elf.

It was then that he realized how lots he must stimulate meant to Dobby for him to do that. And before he realized it, snag had begun to fall on his cheek 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 of land 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 master copy knew….Dobby had to press his hands… ''

`` So you sent those bludgers to help me ? ! ? Be glad that my clappers have not grown back or I 'd deliver strangled you to death… ''

`` Dobby is used to end threats, sir. Dobby gets them five metre a day at home…. ``

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`` What can Dobby do for you, Mister Harry Potter ? Do you want some cookies ? ``

`` No, Dobby. I just dropped by to give your talent. ``

`` Oh, Mister Harry Potter is so kind. Thank you very much ! ! ! '' Dobby hugged him and jumped up and down as if seven couple of socks were the most treasured talent in the world.

`` Just call me Harry. That 's what my Friend shout out me. ``

`` A f-friend ? You think of Dobby as a f-friend ? ``


Dobby had risked his living numerous time to facilitate him. He broke the house-elf code to warn him of the peril ahead and suffered severe injury 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 rebelliousness to Dolores Umbridge 's sorry commandment ; where they took sanctuary after the downfall of Hogwarts ; and to the highest degree 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 friends just needed something as footling as midnight snacks or hot hot chocolate. And what had he given him in issue -- wind cone ?

Another shrewd wailing brought him back to his senses.

`` Mr Potter is the greatest wizard alive. He gave Dobby his freedom. He treated elves as equals…Mister Potter gave our self-worth back. '' The small elf 's articulatio humeri trembled as she spoke those heartfelt Son. It was Winky and Harry felt more remorseful than ever. Dobby was the one who inspired the elves to believe that they were not inferior beings…and now, he was gone.

`` I 'm dark, Winky. '' was all that Harry could manage to say. He felt that a lump had formed in his pharynx and he could n't say anything else. His friends were silent as well.

`` It was not your demerit, sir. It was the evil man 's break. '' cried the elf and hugged Harry as if to soothe him.

`` How touching ! I never thought you had any real concern for that puppet. ''

The mathematical group wheeled around to see who had dared reach a mockery of their brokenheartedness. It was Voldemort. The invocation was completed and he strode to them with so a lot confidence 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 shoot down anyone -- even you….especially you. I do n't want my hired hand to be tainted with your poison lineage. '' stated Harry, his rage building once more.

`` pass up ? You must be kidding, Potter. Once I 've won, I can always raise my followers and enter some more mighty ones. '' replied the shadow lord, his amaze display of serenity baffling the mathematical group. `` I have finished the summoning. '' he declared triumphantly.

`` Well, that 's rather obvious. '' said Harry dryly. `` But it 's also obvious that the dementors have managed to ensnare the person. ``

`` Oh, that…I forgot to cite that I only need one ... ''

`` W-what do you mean ? '' asked Ginny anxiously.

`` Slytherin 's soul had come and transferred his abilities to me. '' the dark lord replied proudly.

Harry laughed derisively. `` You mean you went to all that problem 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 utter stemma. ``

The shadow lord merely scowled at his remark. `` I 'm certainly you wo n't notice it humorous once I 'm through with you. ``

`` Prove it then. '' challenged Harry, his flavour not wavering a bit. The Sooner he learned what his enemy 's new powers were, the better.

The dark lord 's eyes turned stemma red with hysteria at the provocation. He raised his hands and turned everything to ice.

`` How about that, ceramist ? '' Voldemort grinned maliciously. Before Harry could say anything, he swept his hands once more and trapped everyone present tense in a block cube. `` Or that ? They would die there, Potter…no one could stand firm that cold but at least, they would remain that way forever. '' The shadow cackled merrily at his achievement.

`` You 've become an elemental… '' whispered Harry in surprise.

`` Brilliant deduction ! And our link was the merely thing that saved you from that fate. But it does n't matter. Now they would witness your decease and would not be able to do anything. We 're both alone. ''

The wickedness lord rambled More about his accomplishment, how large and powerful he had become, and what he would do after…unfortunately, he had lost his solitary audience. Harry had already conjured a huge fireball and was currently thawing the ice to unloose his friends. Half-way through, Voldemort had noticed the lack of angry retort and terrified shrieks.

`` CRUCIO ! '' he yelled and roared with malicious laughter as he watched Harry collapse on the soil, writhing in painfulness.

Harry struggled to see how his friends were doing and was puzzled to see them all frantically pointing their finger's breadth upwards. Curiously, he looked up to view what the excitement was all about. The portal vein was still open -- - so what ? Then he saw it, or them to be precise. Then he smiled. Help has arrived and just in time…

feel of his parents, Dumbledore, Sirius, Cedric and Dobby formed a ghostly shield around him to perturb Voldemort while another swiftly entered the circle.

`` What are you doing, boy ? You 'll never progress to this without your old scepter. '' admonished the heart of an old man with across-the-board pale oculus that shine like the moon light. Harry wondered how he ever got the creepy feeling when he had bought his wand from him before. The old man had a form face and a Stephen Samuel Wise, penetrating gaze that reminded him of Dumbledore.

`` But my baton was broken ... '' argued Harry weakly.

`` Is it your sceptre or not ? '' Harry nodded reluctantly. `` Then summon it and let me do the rest. ``

Harry held out his hand and focused his mind on his wand. It was an unusual combining - holly and phoenix square, XI inches, nice and supple. `` Accio Wand ! '' To his amazement, a whispering of wind paved the path for Fawkes as it zoomed towards him. Then the genus 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 incantation. The phoenix flew around the old man and a lucky fire began to encircle both of them. The beloved sceptre disintegrated but its atom remained suspended in mid-air. Mr Ollivander danced around the raging firing that seemed unswayed by the thunderstorm, waving his hands in a smooth-flowing motion. null else mattered as the phoenix feather wrapped around the matchwood of woods, joining them together.

Harry stood transfixed as the legendary bird shed a teardrop on his scepter 's core. The process was staring. Finally, the greatest wandmaker of all clip, handed the revived verge to its true proprietor.

`` Try it. '' said the wandmaker.

Harry raised the verge above his head, brought it swishing down through the damp air and a current of red and gold Muriel Spark shot from the end like a pyrotechnic, throwing dancing spots of light on to the sky.
The wandmaker smiled and bowed slightly. He did not bear the dark construction of someone who had lived through the darkest of times. He just seemed contented that his mission had been fulfilled.

`` I knew you were destined for great matter, 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 person. You have suffered so much yet still maintained your ability to manage for others. ``

`` Thank you, sir. ''

`` It 's my delight. Now, satisfy your destiny and please do be safe, Harry. It 's not your meter yet. You still have a long and fruitful spirit ahead of you. ``

`` I take it you 're going then ? '' asked Harry regretfully.

`` Unfortunately, yes. We could only appease for a few arcminute. We 're not stand for be here. ``

`` Did Voldemort kill you, too ? ``

`` Yes, he did when I refused to make him a more powerful scepter. But do n't vanquish him out of retaliation. Do it because it 's the right matter to do. '' said the wise, old man as his smell slowly faded.

Harry waved and turned to the ghostwriter shielding him.

`` I wish we 'd go supporter then, Harry. You 're a assuredness guy. '' said Cedric and smiled to prove 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 risky venture and he 's right. Please order 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 proud of you, son. We know you could do it this clip. '' stated Lily and James.

`` Everything 's going to be very well. '' stated Canicula in a mysterious tone.

`` Do n't worry, Harry. Tom may be the heritor of Slytherin but you are Gryffindor 's heir and you do n't need to perform that ridiculous ritual to get it. If my cognition of our enemy is still accurate, then I 'd dare speak that you 'll find out soon enough. '' said Dumbledore in the mysterious tone, his eyes twinkling in amusement.

Harry tearfully nodded and waved as the spirits vanished. `` Thank you all. I hope your efforts would n't be wasted this meter. ``

As the souls disappeared, the revolting facial expression of his foe came to view once more.

`` So, the reunion is finally over. You think having your wand back would help ? '' The iniquity lord tiff viciously. `` You 're still no match for the index of Salazar Slytherin ! '' With that, Voldemort raised his manus and the storm instantly became more violent. He integrated the lightning and brutally hurled it towards the boy 's feeble body.

Silence.

Nothing could be heard as the lightning struck Harry 's delicate descriptor. The impingement forced the dry land to check, burying Harry 's body inside.

`` DIE ! thrower, DIE ! '' Voldemort hollered and hooted maniacally. The electricity overload would surely lose weight the boy to ashes. There would be no eubstance to resurrect…it would definitely be beyond recognition…heck, not even the scar would be visible. He danced around like crazy and hexed around wildly. He frowned at that. It was not as pleasurable as cursing real mass. He thought some more. 'What the snake pit ? Potter 's dead…might as well possess some fun with his friends…'

With that demonic idea, he commanded the wind to make way and a blazing firing erupted from his hands. He flung them on Harry 's supporter for they were the unlucky ace nearest to his localization. His eye fell on the immobilize body of Snape and Wormtail as he searched for other people to take on with. Another cruel smile crossed his rim. 'Ah, the traitors ! I 'll deal with them later…'. He waited for the six build to realize the full phase of the moon impact of the situation. He did n't have to look long.

`` HARRRYYY ! ! ! ! ``

`` Merlin ! Did any of you see what happened ? ``

`` No, the storm had blurred my vision… ''

`` But where 's Harry ? ``

`` Perhaps I can enlighten you… ''

The six turned around anxiously and were extremely tip over to see the darkness Jehovah standing coolly there while their ally was nowhere to be found. It was not ripe but they did not say anything. Instead, they glared at him with unconcealed defiance.

`` Still stubborn I see. '' smirked Voldemort. `` But your hapless friend 's dead… ''

An astound silence followed. Then Luna bravely stepped forward and arched an eyebrow. `` You 're lying. '' she declared with such clarity that everyone was inclined to believe her.

`` No ? Then feeling at that cauterise offer. ceramicist '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 monitor. `` IT DOES N'T MATTER IF YOU BELIEVE IT OR NOT. THE item 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 dark lord.

`` Yeah, you wo n't get rid of us that easily ! '' yelled Dragon and hurl his own curses to him.

The six teenagers forgot their qualification and begun flinging curse word at him at every chance. Voldemort 's heart held a maniac glint as he dodged the curses sent his way and took large delight in bringing unrivaled pain to his 'toys'. When he noticed that his playmates could n't play to his satisfaction, he got tired of the game and summoned the lightning once more.

`` biz over. '' The darkness noble muttered wickedly as he brought down the lightning to incinerate their bodies.

The six teenager tried to roll out of the way but they need n't get bothered. The reversal never came.

`` Hey, Tom ! Did you miss 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 barrage. You should try it sometime. ''

The six teenagers watched in amazement as Harry floated on the ground with one hand controlling the centering of lightning.

`` How about now ? '' asked Harry before calmly pushing the lightning to Voldemort 's location.

Voldemort 's eyes widened in scare and stuck one hand to deflect the visible electrical firing off. He had no scratch that could absorb and he was not really in the mood to try if he would be revitalized by it.

`` Scared now, Tom. You must have forgotten one tiny detail in your rushing to complete the charm - once the portal site is surface, you could not filter out the feel that would emerge. I am Gryffindor 's heir and he had also transferred his elemental abilities to me. ''

Voldemort grew to a greater extent desperate as it became increasingly obvious that his vantage over the boy had vanished into thin air. He only had one More trick up his sleeve. He knew Hogwart 's do not teach this old combat technique anymore.

`` ACCIO SLYTHERIN 'S SWORD ! ! ! '' he yelled and a ash grey blade with a serpent emblem elegantly embellished on its hilt came flying out of nowhere. It was also covered with a viscous gullible substance that emitted a foul olfactory sensation.

'Poison…'Harry thought in disgust,

Voldemort gripped the weapon tightly and glared menacingly at the boy. Godric Gryffindor was a superb swordsman in his time but that power could not be transferred. It had to be acquired through strict education and years of practice. 'The thrower kid would be helpless this clip .'His elation was magnified as he watched Potter 's hesitance. What he did not know was that Harry 's lack of enthusiasm was for an entirely different reason.

`` Accio Gryffindor 's blade ! '' Harry sighed heavily. He had hoped that blades would not be used in his engagement with Voldemort. The prognostication was gradually coming true and he did not like the idea of a pre-determined destiny. It made him sense like a matter and not a someone with his own free people will. Nevertheless, the situation was there and he had to go through with it however loth he may be. He just hoped that after this, there would be no early ridiculous prophecies hanging over his head.

With their brand on one hand and wand at other, the duel began. Voldemort immediately thrusted his front leg and stabbed Harry with his sword arm. Harry blocked the puff before the leaf blade could touch his torso but it grazed his arm lightly instead. Voldemort excitedly watched the blood oozing from his body before performing some feints to mislead his opponent into parrying in a different direction. Harry counter-attacked by performing a elaborate brand dance that he knew would tremendously nark his opponent. He had expected Voldemort to tire out easily and just surrender but it seemed that Voldemort did not deal it as an alternative.

As the duel transpired, both proved to be skilled in the art of swordsmanship. Then their brand met with a tatty clang and the sudden impingement caused the steel to bound in inverse direction.

Harry was the first to recover from the forceful collision. He turned to where the blade had fallen. `` ACCIO SWORD ! '' he shouted and held out his right bridge player to take hold of the brand on its ruby hilt. To his astonishment, two steel came rushing to his hand instead of just one.

Voldemort had noticed it too and immediately lunged forward in an attempt to hitch the sword before it reached Harry 's hand. But he was too late…Harry had dropped his scepter and promptly caught the two brand on his manpower. The sudden interference caused Harry to turn around in haste, with both sword sticking out…and he did n't bear enough prison term to react. It all happened so fast. He just saw a blur of effort before Voldemort painfully collided with the sharp-edge of a sword. And yes, Harry noted wryly as Voldemort 's lifeless body collapsed on the ground, it was the poison sword -- steel of Slytherin.

... he shall perish by his own sword ... and his remains shall occupy at the snake 's bedroom till the end of time ... ''

Suddenly, Harry felt hot binge sliding down his buttock. 'Merlin, it 's over ! It 's finally over !'He could n't believe it. After several years of struggle, countless Death, and mass destruction….the dark days have passed. He had his wish…now he could go in peace…No more prophecies…no more fighting…just knit stitch, normal life….just like everyone else.

He felt his booster approaching…their steps hesitant…as if they, too could n't think their eyes.

`` Harry ? It 's over, is n't it ? '' It was Draco. And his expression was hopeful, his blanch blue eyes betraying all unshed emotions that he had carefully hidden all those twelvemonth. Why should he ? He was free now…No more non-white lord to interest about…No more father to shanghai. Lucius had made it all the way that he was no son of his and he was fine with that. 'Good riddance !'he thought happily without even a jot of rue. Lucius had never really been a father to him anyway.

Harry slightly nodded his head in confirmation. Then a slight laugh escaped his adust throat as a unusual realization dawned on him…'How ironic ! After all the difficulty he went through….Merlin ! The god must be drunk when they pre-determined that fate. '' his laughter intensified at the thought. 'The nigh vicious, most cunning, most vicious wizard of all prison term died in …an….accident ...'

`` Are you, okay ? '' Luna asked tenderly when she noticed the strange emotions passing through his expression. `` You do gain what happened, do n't you ? ``

`` Yeah… '' replied Harry. An baffle skepticism still written on his face.

`` Well, the prophecy did come up true but technically, you 're not a liquidator, Harry, so do n't gag too much about it… '' said Hermione to soothe 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 prick sensation on his arm where Slytherin 's Sword had grazed before was making him queasy. And he wanted zilch but to succumb to the iniquity that was beginning to get the best his senses…
Author 's Note : This is the lowest chapter, finally ! So please review, thanks to everyone ....



EPILOGUE

July 2009 ( 12 years later ... )


`` Everything went hazy for Harry after that. Definitely, Fawkes came to heal his combat injury and he had locked Voldemort 's remains in the sleeping room of closed book. The evil man 's stiff will be locked away forever since aside from Harry, there is no other parseltongue alive. '' said the narrator to the tyke in front of him. They were clearly engrossed by the strange tarradiddle and that encouraged him to continue. `` The bad bozo were imprisoned in Azkaban including Saint Peter the Apostle Pettigrew. '' The children groaned at that. `` Hey, the man still had to pay his debt to society you know but do n't vex, he had accepted his fate and was very much willing to comply. ``

`` What happened to the others ? '' asked a bushy-haired girl with an amazing passion for information as her mother.

`` Oh, impatient, are we ? Well, Mr. Chester Alan Arthur Weasley was still the rector and a carnival and good one at that. He was also very active voice in advocating the rights of other wight like house-elves, werewolves, centaur and goblins. Professor McGonagall was still the Headmistress. prof Snape relinquished his posture as the caput 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 papa instructor from metre to meter -- conjecture who ? ``

`` Harry ceramist ? '' asked a red-headed boy with pale downcast eyes.

The story-teller smiled. `` Sorry, wrong response. 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 child. '' The small fry cheered in answer. 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 seer unfortunately, she still could n't operate her natural endowment so she tried a different calling. She and the Patil similitude opened a boutique at Hogsmeade. Fred and George III 's joke shop class prospered and were giving the legendary Zonko 's a run for their money. Lee helped them with the business and later on, the three trickster married Angelina, Katie and Cho respectively. Colin Creevey became the new story of conjuring trick teacher, would you believe ? He made the subject very interesting that no one sleeps through the example anymore. Unfortunately, he still hero-worshipped Harry and had the tendency to centre all his talk on him. '' The story-teller grimaced at that but fortunately, the kid did not notice.

`` But what happened to the dementors ? Did Harry ordering them to return to Azkaban ? '' asked a beautiful raven-haired girl. Fortunately, she did not inherit the unkempt show of her father 's pilus as well.

The story-teller visibly shuddered at the hint. `` Merlin, no ! Harry sent them back to their cosmos though he never relinquished his position as the Rex. He just appointed an officer-in-charge. He believed it was the best thing to do. That way, no emerging darkness nobleman would be able to verify them. ``

The children nodded, satisfied with the explanation.

`` What happened to the DA ? Did they disband ? '' asked a faint-hearted boy who was a trivial on the heavy side but his friend never teased him about it. The boy was so kind and gentle that they never wanted to spite his feelings.

The story-teller smiled once More. `` I knew someone would ask that question eventually. '' He said gently then he paused for a while to wipe his ice that had become quite hazy. `` To everyone 's surprise, none of the DA member wanted to became aurors but nonentity condemned them for that. Somehow the people understood without any need for explanations. And anyway, the dark times had passed so there was no vivid demand for that. Hermione married Ron and had a beautiful daughter as smart as her female parent and as dependable at Quidditch as her begetter. She became the head of the Department of Magical Creatures while Ron became the keeper for the Chudley carom, his favored team. Draco married Ginny and were gifted with a son who fortunately inherited his mother 's good looks -- - ''

`` Hey, what are you talking about, Mooney ? '' cried the new-arrival in mock protest. He had silvery-blond pilus and pale gamy 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 book. 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 favorable Draco 's son was for inheriting his female parent 's right looks… ''

`` Oh, yeah ? I think you got it wrong…he got it from his Greek God beginner. 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 Head of Magical Education and I already told you about what happened to the amazing bouncing black-footed ferret so I do n't need to repeat that. '' The tiddler laughed while Devonshire glared at the story-teller. `` Harry and Luna married later and had twins…. ``

`` Like us, dad ? '' asked the raven-haired girl and a pale-blond haired boy.

`` Yes, like you….They left the wizarding world and only their nighest champion knew where they were and what their business were but they lived happily ever after. '' Lander Mooney, the story-teller closed the Holy Writ and watched the small fry 's reactions. `` And that 's the end of Lana 's final book entitled 'Harry Potter and the Lost Prophecy'. Do you like the story ? ``

`` Yes, we liked it very much, dad ! ``

`` That 's a cool level, Uncle Lander. But where 's aunt Lana ? ``

`` Oh, she 's preparing your bite right now. You see she 's quite nervous about your response so she decided not to be here while I tell you the news report. ``

`` Oh, but we liked it, uncle ! ``

`` Then you can severalize 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 suppose it 's Stephen Samuel Wise to publish that book, Harry ? '' asked Draco suddenly, dropping the pretense.

`` Why not ? It 's very educational and caboodle of fry will do good 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 humans since it will only be released in the muggle world and they would all cerebrate that it 's just a rule fairy tale. '' Harry replied calmly then smiled when he saw his wife nervously wringing her manpower while staring half-heartedly at the sandwiches and succus on the table.

`` Did the baby like it ? '' she asked worriedly.

`` Like it ? No, they did not like it…. '' His married woman 's beautiful face fell in disappointment. `` They did not like it….but they loved it, hon ! '' he said and embraced her wife tightly.

Lana 's eyes immediately shone with felicity. Then shyly, she removed herself from Harry 's arm when she noticed Draco and Ginny smiling knowingly at them. `` Oh, hi ! '' she said then remembered the snack she promised to the tyke. `` Why do n't you all help oneself me bring the food to the children ? They must be athirst by now…after all, it was a very long novel. ``

POP !
POP !
POP !
POP !

The four adults were surprised at the sudden noise that could only be identified with apparation but they were not bothered by it anymore.

`` Came to read your children, I suppose… '' commented Harry, pleased to see the new-arrivals but did not like the mode of transportation they had used.

`` Oops, sorry, mate. We had planned to use the car but the dealings was so heavy and we could n't wait to see you again. '' said a tall and finely-built man with a mint of red-hair. It was Ron.

`` Yes, we have something urgent to sing about. '' said Hermione, still bushy-haired but was not bothered by it.

`` Very urgent. '' Neville agreed, his timidity gone but the patrician fashion was still evident.

`` Shh…let 's us talk about this later… '' said Susan Bones-Longbottom as she helped Luna make some Thomas More sandwiches.

After everything had settled down, the eight adult witches and wizards carried the food and walked silently to where the tiddler were. They stopped in their tracks when they noticed that the baby were discussing something…interesting.

`` Your mom 's a really great author. I wonder where she got all her estimate ... I mean they 're so detailed…the characters and consequence are so material. She described everything so vividly as if she was there and witnessed it all happen…It 's freaky ! '' commented genus Draco and Ginny 's son.

`` wellspring, she 's a little weird. Mom said she used to snap at her for making up stories but they ended up as friend anyway and your mom put her creative thinking to well use. '' said the Weasley 's daughter.

Hermione eyed Luna sheepishly but Luna waved her off. `` It was a long time ago, Hermione, and as your daughter mentioned, we ended up as friend anyway. '' said Luna with a warmly smile.

`` Do you mean there 's a hazard that Hogwarts really exists ? '' asked the Longbottom child.

`` No way ! It 's pure fiction. Mom said so. '' replied Potter 's son and crossed his branch stubbornly as if the matter had already been settled.

`` But it would be cool, do n't you call up ? '' commented Potter 's girl dreamily. `` Just conceive, we 've all just turned eleven and if that 's real number, then we could all go. ``

`` Yeah, cool ! Provided that we 'd all go to Gryffindor theater, of course. Apparently, it 's the best house there. ``

Behind the room access, the Gryffindor 's nearly choked with laughter at the sight of Draco 's horrified face but they all knew he was just kidding around. They continued to listen.

`` You know I really line up it eldritch that our birthdays are so near each former. ``

`` I know what you mean. It 's such a strange coincidence. It almost seem that we 're all blood crony 's and sisters. ``

`` conjunction, my pes ! It 's essential, 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 adults decided to put an end to discourse before it gets out of handwriting when, out of the blue, four tawny owl soared through the open living room window and dropped several thick lambskin on the children 's circle. The adult were unprepared to see the purple wax seal on the parchments over with the familiar spirit elegant'H'with the miniature images of Leo the Lion, serpent, badger and bird of Jove embellished around it.

They turned to their nestling who were gazing at them expectantly instead of being terrified upon learning that they 're different. The minor had just finished reading their letter of the alphabet and were patiently waiting for an explanation.

`` Is this a prank ? '' one of youngster asked when the adults failed to say anything. The agitation 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 second would make out eventually but they have n't discussed it thoroughly yet.

`` This is precisely what we wanted to lecture to you about, teammate. '' Ron whispered to Harry 's ear.

The children eyed them suspiciously.

`` If these alphabetic character 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 author of the Harry Potter series relented. `` Yes, I think we do. '' Then she motioned her husband and the others to sit comfortably as what she was about to say would take a very farseeing sentence to finish. `` Now, let me evidence you the literal story…. ``

THE END

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