Chapter 1 - A Letter from a Friend
It had been a month since Sirius'Death and Harry was still as contrite as ever. He still can not get the better of his guilt about what happened to his godfather. He blamed his worthlessness in Occlumency and paladin complex as what his friends called him before. If he had not been gooselike enough, he would birth realized that there is still an Order member in the school, although he could n't blame himself enough for that. He still did n't bank Snape and that might be the reason why it did not occur to him to ask for his aid. Besides, he knew that Snape detests his godfather and would probably just ignore his plea.
However, if he had really taken his Occlumency deterrent example seriously, Voldemort would not have been able to manipulate his thoughts. It was fault…why was he so stupid ! Now, his stupidity and foolhardiness caused his godfather 's life and he could never forgive himself for that…. With that last remorseful thought, Harry eventually fell sleep, taking with him a guilt so dandy that Voldemort was once again able to riddle his mind.
'' potter, once again you fell into my ambush ! How can you even dare hope to defeat me, the greatest wizard of all clip, with your pathetic endeavour at conjuring trick ? I assure you that more of your friends shall die and you would never be able-bodied to discontinue me from conquering the world that is rightfully mine ! '' Voldemort 's laugh echoed in his ears and his mark bled almost mercilessly.
Harry was forced awake by that recurring nightmare. It had been his constant ambition since Dog Star died. Sometimes, he wished that he would n't want to sleep anymore. He tried to last out awake the solid night but after almost a week, his eubstance gave up on him. He could not fight his sleepiness anymore. He even wished that the Dursleys would still give him a voiceless clip just so he could think of something else aside from brooding about what happened in the section of Mysteries last month.
But no, true to his word, his Uncle Vernon struggled with himself not to have him a punishing time. The whole family, even Dudley, did not require him to do household chores anymore. They did n't foot on him anymore and it had been so unsounded since he arrived that he almost wished for them to return to their normal doings so he could feel some sort of normalcy in his life-time. It was so pathetic. He felt so desperate and powerless. So unlike the wonder wizard boy that everyone in the magical world imagined him to be. How they would laugh or be scared if they saw their `` savior '' moping around the sign with nothing to do and with nothing that he could do to finally carry through the prophecy that everyone expected him to accomplish in the earliest possible time.
He gazed at his window again, hoping for even a measly scrawl from his friends at Hogwarts. A calendar month had passed but no one had written him with even a individual hello.
'' Maybe they are also angry at me because of what happened….maybe they hate me now…maybe they do n't want to have anything to do with me now….maybe….no, I should not be thinking this way… '' He hastily chided himself…maybe they just can't…but …
He was suddenly distracted by a minute owl flying towards his window…he felt excited…finally, a missive from his friends…He could not recognize the owl but who cares…finally person cared enough to owl him.
Dear Harry,
How are you ? I have been trying to save you a letter since the end of endure term but I ca n't seem to find the right words. I know most citizenry think that I am a slight bit off but I am fairly for certain that you are not one of them.
I meant what I said before…our loved unity are just behind the veil….We heard them..we just ca n't see them but maybe later we will line up a way…
Would n't it be wonderful if one from Hogwarts will be able-bodied to solve that mystery story ? My mom, she worked for the department of mystery before you know, said that they have been trying to solve that particular mystery story for a very long time but no one came fold yet…for all we know, Hermione will be able to solve it in the future….She 's so bright. Do you like her ?
Oh, it seems that I 'm rambling again…I am so lonely here. sire is away somewhere and I do n't have anyone to talk to. No one writes to me…I for sure hope you will find some time to reply.
Love,
Luna
Luna ? ! ? Harry stared at the letter of the alphabet in shock. Luna, the one who everyone teases as Loony, owled him while his so-called Friend could n't even find a way or time to pen a wide-eyed hello to him. He shook his point in amazement and frustration as he got up to get his pinion and a small bit of parchment to respond to her letter. At least someone cared…although he was a petty queer about why she asked him if he likes Hermione and why she wrote `` love '' at the end of the varsity letter but maybe he was thinking too much…
dearest Luna,
hello ! Thank you for writing…I know we have not been able to talk much before but I really appreciate your letter. Like you, I have nada to do here too. The others are too busy doing something but I 'm stuck here. I 'm feeling quite useless actually. All I do was read the Lapplander matter over and over again. I 'm really gladiolus you owled me.
About your letter, actually I am not so certain yet about that veil but maybe…maybe you are right. I am quite baffled right now. I think Hermione is really sound and she might bring it out someday if she believes it is something worth solving. She 's a great friend actually but I do n't care her in that way. She 's one of my bestfriends. Why do you ask by the way ?
category is approaching. Would you like to go with us to buy school supplies at Diagon Alley ? I have not gotten the alphabetic character from Hogwarts yet but maybe it will arrive soon…
Your friend,
Harry
'There', he thought, 'someone feels as empty as me ... at to the lowest degree soul understands ... I hope she replies soon ...'
Harry sat on his bed gazing at the window, watching as his owl, Hedwig, flies away to its destination. For the starting time clock time that summer, a flicker of a smile crossed his lips. And for the initiatory prison term, his pipe dream had been as tiresome as his real life ...
The next day, Harry got up, made his bed, ate a hearty breakfast and proceeded to his room to wait for Luna 's reply ... If she was as bored as she said she was, she would have a reply for him today. True enough, the minute owl, which he now recognized as Luna 's owl, came rushing to his window and flew directly to him. Harry excitedly extricated the sheepskin from the owl 's lap and led it to Hedwig 's Cage to quench its thirst. He almost ripped the composition in his haste.
Hi Harry,
Wow, that was spry ! I was not really expecting a answer so soon ... well actually, I was not really expecting you to reply. But I 'm so glad you did. Did you just ask in me to match you at Diagon Alley ? I would hump to ! Thank you very much.
By the way, Father has informed that he wo n't be coming back. I 'm not sure what happened and I do n't know what he meant by that. I 'm really worried. This is the get-go time that my father was away so long. Do you believe he found some Crumple Horned Snorkacks in his journeying and was too officious to come back ? If that 's the instance, then I would perfectly realise. Those creature are very interesting and father probably decided to stay put there to memorise More about them.
I 'm lonely though. I do n't have anyone here with me and the gnome etc ... are driving me crazy. But I know forefather will get me after he is finished with everything he wants to do there. We will celebrate Christmas together. It will be a well-chosen reunification and I can finally prove that Crumple Horned Snorcacks do exist.
You know, I have read from a muggle account book that people can still communicate with those from other dimensions through a culture medium. Is it reliable ? I wanted to talk to mom but I ca n't seem to see the counterbalance potion or conjuration for me to be able to do that. male parent should issue something about that in the Quibbler someday, what do you cerebrate ? Speaking of the caviler, I think our magazine is having some trouble with the ace printing press. No issue has been released for almost a month now.
Father told me not to care about it but I miss solving the crossword and without that, life is so much more dreary in this place.
I wish you are doing better there. Do n't you worry. time flies so fast anyway ... .hope to see you soon !
passion,
Luna
'Something is wrong', thought Harry, as he stared at the parchment.
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Chapter 2 - A Chat with aunty Petunia
Harry stared hard at the parchment wishing he knows what 's going on. Something was definitely not mighty ! Even the Daily seer did n't send him newsprint anymore. He stopped writing to his so-called protagonist after sending several letter without any reply. He was inclined to recall that all has been a dreaming if not for Luna 's missive and all the books of enchantments sprawled on his sleeping accommodation ...
Then suddenly, it came to him. Why not take away a foliage from Hermione 's book and try to learn a few in advance magic spell himself ... ... something like fantasm ... or maybe something else ... Surely, the Ministry is still monitoring him and will send off wizards if they catch any sign of magic in Privet parkway. WIth that thought, Harry proceeded to his new rich escape from boredom.
If he could master spectre then maybe he could go to the burrow, Grimmauld Place or Hogwarts and find things out for himself. He could just imagine Luna being scared but putting a tough front all the same. He must get hold a way to assist her.
How to Apparate :
You must empty your mind except for the office you want to appear to. Picture it clearly on your mind and summon your index from within to let your body dissolve into atoms and traveling at lightning focal ratio to that item office. Remember to imagine your whole ego traveling so as not to leave anything behind.
For father, one must point their sceptre to their chest and everlasting `` Apparato and wherever you want to go '' clearly. This is a very sophisticated piece and one must be very careful in attempting this. As the wizard becomes more expert with this charm, the requirements will be less. Soon, just mere thought of the magical spell will bring you to wherever you want to go.
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'Hey, this seems easy enough'thought Harry. 'Kind of like Occlumency'. He practiced for almost an hour until he got the hang of it. Soon he was apparating to any part of the Dursley 's house with his wand. It never even crossed his thinker that other wizards would not have been able-bodied to do that within an hour.
Dear Luna,
Do n't occupy too much. I think your father has a good intellect for not coming back. Maybe he really was capable to encounter some Crumple Horned Snorkacks and ....
Harry 's line of cerebration was suddenly distracted by the sound of owls coming to Privet Drive. 'Finally !'he thought ... .but no, the owls did not go to his window as common. He did some quick thinking. The but person in the house aside from him is Aunt Petunia. If the letters were not for him, then maybe it was for her. Without stopping to get his sceptre, he immediately apparated to the kitchen where he found auntie petunia nervously reading the parchments.
'' Aunt Petunia, who are those letters from ? '' He decided to approach her nicely since he does n't want to risk her getting all nervous and refuse to answer his questions again like she did last yr when Dumbledore sent her a howler.
'' Umm ... .ahh ... .I ca n't tell you ... I swore to retain ... .oh, what am I saying ? Vernon will be mad at me and Dudley ... '' said genus Petunia awkwardly, desperately trying to obliterate her jitteriness as she hid the letter in the pocket of her dress.
'' Please, can you please tell me ? Uncle Vernon and Dudley are not here. They do n't involve to know that you have been talking to me about .... you - know ? '' Harry fumbled for the correct words to soothe her mettle. At her emotional State Department, she might go off without telling him anything if he did n't choose his words carefully.
Aunt Petunia took several recondite breathes and busied herself with washing the knockout before she looked at her nephew again. But what she said took him completely by surprise.
'' I was a witch, Harry. ``
'' What ? ! ? Excuse me ? '' He must get heard wrong. There 's no way that her Aunt is a crone. She hates them.
As if reading his brain, she made two cup of coffee and motioned for him to sit down on the table with her. She looked at the window as if remembering some very unpleasant memories.
'' I said I was a witch, Harry. Just like your mother. `` Was '' not `` is ''. I do n't hate her as much as I said I do. It is more like my gumption of self-preservation taking over. I enjoyed being able-bodied to do magic once ... .until something happened ... '' At this point, Aunt genus Petunia gazed nervously at the threshold and seemed to hesitate before she continued. Harry looked at her expectantly but did not press her.
'' Do you remember my reaction to Dementors when they attacked you and Dudley in conclusion yr ? ``
Harry recalled the situation very well. He was not only anxious and irritated that time but also insanely curious as to why her aunt remembered that bit of information about the wizarding world after several long time of ignoring their world. He nodded patiently and encouraged her to go on.
'' Dementors attacked our star sign during the reign of Voldemort and has taken the whole syndicate except for Lily who was at the wizard hospital that time. They brought us to Azkaban along with some former ace. I did n't understand it the metre. I was so Edward Young and had n't even went to Hogwarts yet. I thought only the death-eaters attack and putting to death people but that was my kickoff fourth dimension to encounter dementors. But it turned out that the dementors kept us there to for nutrient. They extracted all our glad persuasion and drained all the magic within us.
Soon, the prisoners were dying one by one until only a few rest. We were rescued eventually but it was too latterly. The survivors were reduced to being muggles and were forced to live a muggle life from then onwards. Of course of action, our memories were modified except for our parents because they still had Lily to conceive. Mine was lifted when Lily and Saint James the Apostle were murdered by Voldemort and I had to take caution of you. That 's why I was so bitterly. You reminded me of the biography I once loved but was forced to leave. I also misdirected my anger to Lily. Why did she survive when all of us did not ? '' aunty petunia gritted her dentition to control the tears that are currently flowing on her cheeks.
Harry was dumbfounded for a moment. He did n't do it what to say. How come nobody told him about what happened to his aunt. But it was a prospicient meter ago, perhaps cipher really remembers that his aunt was once a Wiccan. Surely, Dumbledore would eff but ... how arrive he did not distinguish him ? several thoughts are flowing through his intellect right now but could n't quite articulate his thought process. He just sat there and looked at her aunt in wonder.
Sirius said before that dementors really had that draining event on superstar and only strong unity can oblige on to their powers and sanity for a long period of time. His aunt was still young that time. She was not that warm yet ... but Sirius said that it is possible for the magical powers to return after some time.
'' Has n't your magical powers returned yet ? '' He cautiously asked his aunt.
'' No, it has n't. When Dumbledore lifted my memory charm, he said it will return after some tme. I was wannabe for a patch but after several years of trying zero has happened and I grew more sulfurous than ever. '' she answered while still gazing hopelessly at the window as if waiting for something or someone.
'' But surely, Dumbledore would .... ''
'' Dumbledore stated quite clearly to me that there is null that he can do. Only I can make it reappear but I ca n't. '' she answered bitterly. She got up suddenly and motioned for him to arrive closer as if afraid that individual will hear what she has got to say.
'' But he also hinted that if the boy-who-lived destroys the dementor 's loss leader then every enchantress and wizard who suffered in their work force will recover their powers and be able to help him defeat Voldemort. I assume it was you, Harry. Please do n't secern Vernon and Dudley but I really want my powers my back if only to be able-bodied to do something in this sexual climax war. I hate being halpless. The dementors'tone-beginning hold out yr reminded me how powerless I am to stop them if they ever decide to enamour all of us. Please help me. '' she looked into Harry 's deep green middle and did something that Harry never expected her to do before. She hugged him ... like a female parent embracing her favorite child.
'' Do you birth a wand ? ``
'' What ? ``
'' I asked if you have a baton. I figured if I have to try to regain your powers then maybe I should start with teaching you staple spells so that you know how to use them when the time comes ... ''
'' Do I need one ? Well, as far as I can remember, I used to do legerdemain before without a scepter. You yourself never used a wand before in some of the conjuration you performed. Remember when you managed to turn your hair back and the time when you made the chalk in the zoo disappear. I knew it was you. I just chose not to say anything. '' auntie Petunia plainly looked bewildered at the honorable mention of needing a wand for basic spells.
Harry looked confused for a while too ... 'Come to retrieve of that. Dumbledore does n't always need a baton to do some spells too ...'He looked at her auntie with a new found respect. She made him remember something that he just took for granted before. 'Wandless magical ... .yeah, it 's possible'. He smiled at her aunt.
'' Well, since we can not go to Diagon Alley yet to buy you a sceptre, let 's try practicing wandless magic first. waiting for a piece, I 'll just get my spell script. '' Harry quickly apparated to his bedchamber. He was already there when he realized that he just apparated without using his wand and without too a great deal effort on his part.
He noticed his unfinished letter and tried to cease it as quickly as he can before apparating back to the kitchen.
love Luna,
Do n't worry too much. I think your father has a soundly reason for not coming back. Maybe he really was able-bodied to encounter some Crumple Horned Snorkacks and is probably too excited for words. mickle of affair seem to be happening but I ca n't figure out what yet.
Please do try to be careful there and owl me as soon as you find any unusual thing happening.
Your friend,
Harry
Chapter 3 - The training Menachem Begin
'' Now this piece is one of the basics. It 's for levitation, the incantation is 'wingardium leviosa'. The baton movement is swish and motion picture then say the incantation clearly. Let me demonstrate it with a wand. '' Harry carefully levitated one of the chairs to another region of the kitchen while his aunt watched like an eager neophyte at Hogwarts.
'' I 'm not quite trusted how to do it without a verge yet since I have no control yet over wandless magic. All those spells I did before were just done accidentally. I have no idea yet how to do them but at least learning the spells will be good for starters. '' He smiled feeling like the school term is just another merging with the former members of Dumbledore 's ground forces or DA, the club they formed last yr in rebelliousness of the useless defence force Against the Darts lessons that Umbridge had subjected them to.
aunty Petunia nodded enthusiastically while taking down notes. She plans to retrospect and memorize them later. Then she looked at his nephew as if trying to recall something.
'' Now here are other useful trance that we learned in school. `` Accio '' to summon matter, `` Rictusempra '' to tickle soul, `` Expelliarmus '' to demilitarize your opponent, `` Tarantallegra '' to -- - '' He was cut suddenly by sudden gasp from his aunt.
'' Harry ! I think I have just remembered something. Can you recall all those that you have done wandless trick ? What were the conditions then ? '' She asked curiously.
'' Umm ... .well, as far as I can call back, I usually do that when I am extremely agitated or very dash. Any extreme emotion actually. Why do you ask ? ``
auntie Petunia looked nervous again as she tries to get something in her pouch. Harry observed his aunt carefully and the letter that she received a patch ago crossed his creative thinker again.
'' Does this have anything to do with the letter I asked you about ? '' He was really tired of this privateness affair but he knew he must be patient. Recklessness just caused him a lot of bother before.
'' The note was from Dumbledore. '' She answered carefully while handing him the lambskin. Harry hastened to interpret the short message- '' IT IS metre ... ''
'' What does this mean ? ``
'' It means that since it is your 16th birthday today, I must now severalise you some things that we concealed from you. You need to know in Holy Order to gear up for the war properly. a great deal as I hate to admit it, you have to cognize the truth. I owe you so much for treating you like scandal, you do n't deserve it, and for saving my son 's aliveness last summer. '' She stood up and paced the elbow room trying to organize her thoughts.
'' It also means that things are going bad because Dumbledore or any other adult whiz is not portray for this. It is up to me now to aid you learn some of your hidden potentials. '' She suddenly stopped and looked at him in the eye. `` I need to avail you develop wandless thaumaturgy because any unarmed wizard is very vulnerable for attacks. Do you interpret ? It will be terribly difficult because I can only help you but I can not show you. ``
Harry saw weeping flowing through her cheeks but he was too outrage from numb to say or do anything ... Things were that bad ? What did she mean ? Mind games was one affair but leading a very life-threatening living without knowing what was going on was making his emotions reach its limit. Suddenly, the rage bottled inside him pushed towards the surface.
'' Harry ! HARRY ! '' His aunt shouted at him nervously as the cups on the table exploded with a loud bang and almost everything were moving as if a grand earthquake is causing it. Plates flew everywhere and the air current was so intense that it became very hard for petunia to go near his nephew who looks as if he was in a trance. His whole body was emitting a golden glow that was very similar to what happened close summer when Vernon pressured him into answering his questions.
'' WHAT IN RUDDY infernal region IS departure ON Here ? '' Vernon hollered as he stepped into the support way and froze in his tracks as he noticed his nephew radiating all the enerqy that is wreaking havoc into the unanimous house.
'' STOP THIS NONSENSE NOW, BOY ! OR YOU WILL BE IN SERIOUS bother ! GO TO YOUR way ! NOW ! '' He ventured and pretended to see TV while stealing nervous glances at his nephew.
As quickly as it had come, Harry found his wits again and managed to put a halt to it. He grimaced as he surveyed the environment and found his aunty staring at him with an unfathomable construction. Ignoring his uncle 's presence, he immediately repaired the damaged he had done and apparated to his elbow room where he found Hedwig waiting for him. He desperately searched for any sign of anything that he might have brought but there was none.
Hedwig nipped his palm apologetically as if terribly ashamed for not being capable to add him anything. Harry slumped to his bed in shock. It was his 16th birthday today and not a single individual cared enough to send him a single bloody eminence ! hell, even a mere 'Hi'will do just so he 'd have intercourse they are still alert ! 'WHAT 'S occurrent ! ! !'his mind screamed in agony.
Throwing all carefulness to the malarky, he rapidly got up and packed all his belonging. He had to have it off what 's going on exterior. How could they expect him to fight back if he was blind to the flow situation ! God ! punter die outside fighting evil than die here of anxiousness. Just as he was getting set to leave, the threshold swiftly flung capable with his Aunt Petunia blocking his path.
'' I can apparate you know. '' He dismissed her attack to break off him but his aunt grabbed him hastily and whispered furiously at him.
'' Do n't you leave now ! We still need to finish the lessons. You know that you need to prepare and without the others, you have no choice but to listen to me for now. You have the power but you can not control it yet. Do n't you see ? The amazing display of sorcerous downstairs was peachy ... but ... .that ... ..is ... ... not ... ... .enough ! Tomorrow, after your uncle goes to work, we will take up. It is imperative that we do this before you do anything else. Understand ? ``
Harry nodded weakly. `` Of course, you 're right. ``
'' YOU WILL make NO FOOD TONIGHT, BOY ! DON '' T appearance YOUR UGLY brass IN THE LIVING way AGAIN ! DO YOU HEAR ? '' His aunt suddenly shouted at the top of her lungs while smiling at him knowingly. Harry smiled at her too realizing that it was just for his uncle 's benefit.
'' That 's good, Petunia. That scum should be really instruct a example. You know we should not have taken that low-life here. He 's causing too often difficulty. What 's for dinner party ? And where 's Dudley ? '' Harry heard his uncle say to his aunt before he closed the doorway. He did not hear the reply but he does n't care.
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The next day 's lesson went quite smoothly. After what happened what happened the previous day, Petunia was able to explain about wandless magic better.
'' As you probably have noticed, you are able to access your world power only when you are experiencing extreme emotions like anger and desperation. So, this is very like to the 'patronus magic spell'you used to repel the dementors. Try to think of some consequence, thing or person that can heighten your emotions. You must sharpen on the positive intuitive feeling though, leave the electronegative one to the wickedness wizards. Your magic trick will be stronger that way. ``
The object lesson went on without Vernon and Dudley finding out. By the end of the week, Harry had almost gotten the knack of wandless magic and Petunia has memorized the necessary incantation and verge movements although she can not utilise them yet. Even their relationship had gotten better. Harry could now yell her 'Aunt'without feeling rebellious.
The nightmares had miraculously stopped although Harry was not sure if that was due to his increasing competence in Occlumency or he was just too exhausted to receive clock time for incubus. Even the pain had stopped. He was not sure if this was a good preindication but at least now he felt relieved that he would not fall in in botheration when he faced Voldemort again. That always put him at a disadvantage whenever they meet.
Unfortunately, he had no way of knowing now if he was near or not. For all he knew, he could just be sitting outside waiting for his prey. But he quickly brushed away that cerebration. Voldemort was stupid .... but not that stupid. He was a conniving, souless, evil reincarnate who 's master objective in life was to kill some boy who had n't even graduated yet. How pitiable !
But there was no denying the fact that he was becoming more than worried as the day passed by. No one, not even Luna, was writing to him anymore.
Chapter 4 - The visitant
Petunia watched as his nephew paced around the elbow room restlessly. Almost two calendar week had passed since they started preparation and even she had not received another distinction from Dumbledore. She assumed Privet Drive was still good judging by the fact that she, Vernon and Dudley could still go on to their normal activities without any unusual affair happening but the lack of news program was beginning to get on her already frazzled nerves.
'How ironic'she thought. The nephew that she treated like vermin was the simply one who could salvage them now. She had no illusions whatsoever that Voldemort would only attack wizard. Her retiring experiences taught her that. And as relative of his mortal enemy, they were one of the primary targets. If not for the protection that Dumbledore had cast to Privet driving, they might have been killed a tenacious metre ago. She shuddered at the memory of the dementor 's attack last summer. It was as if history was repeating itself but not quite. lifetime was not as bad as before. She could finger it. The order was better organize but could they cling on until Harry was ready for battle ?
Harry stopped brooding from fourth dimension to meter to glance at his aunt. He noticed that she was frequently gazing at the door or window as if waiting for something terrible to bump. He mimicked her actions and stared at the room access too only to be surprised with a loud bang on the threshold. aunty Petunia jumped nervously and shrieked like a banshee before a soft phonation called out.
'' Hello, is mortal there ? I need to see Harry. Please tell him it 's Luna. '' The balmy interpreter said while knocking loudly on the door.
Harry cautiously peeked through the little hole on their door to appear at the person outdoor. What he saw was a girl with soiled blond, waist-length and straggly whisker, protuberant optic and a dreamy aspect. 'Yes, this is Luna, alright. No one can possibly imitate that classic expression .'Harry thought to himself as he opened the door for her.
'' Hi, Harry ! '' She greeted him warmly as she entered the keep room.
'' Hi there too. It 's so skillful to see you. What brings you here ? '' He asked as his gaze fell on the Brobdingnagian backpack she is carrying on her shoulders. By the looks of her stale face and dirty dress, she must accept been traveling for quite some time now and was probably dying of thirstiness and exhaustion although her facial formulation did n't show it.
'' Oh, well. After reading your death letter, I have decided to take a walk of life and noticed all the wickedness Mark hovering above some of the houses in our neighborhood at so I have decided to bundle up and depart. No one 's there anyway. '' She answered as Harry relieved her of her sonorous incumbrance and offered her some potable while his aunt is busy preparing for lunch.
'' But, but how did you go far here. '' Harry asked thinking about death-eaters scattered everywhere waiting for him to hail out.
'' I walked. '' She quickly anwered as if it is the most obvious thing to do. `` Of course I disillusioned myself so as not to be seen by you-know, unfriendly beingness. After that, I refrained from using anymore magic to void being detected. '' She added after seeing his incredulous expression.
'' Oh, ok. How far did you travel by the way ? ``
'' Oh, I 'm not really sure about the aloofness but our plate is well-nigh Ottery St. Catchpole. ``
Harry almost choked at her words. `` You live near the Weasley 's ? And you said obscure fool are everywhere ? ``
Harry wanted to apparate to the Weasley 's right then and then but was distracted by Luna swaying helplessly beside him. Fortunately, he was able to catch her before she fell down. With Luna there, he could n't go away yet. While waiting for her to retrieve, he drove himself to his limit trying to master wandless trick at the soonest potential metre. He had to be prepared.
'Now I understand. The Order has their work force wax and probably stretching themselves trying to salve as many the great unwashed as they can while he prepares. At least, I will no longer be a burden now. No one needs to guard me. I can take care of myself .'Harry was brought back to ground by Luna 's voiced moans.
'' Harry, I know what 's happening outside. And I know that however much I wanted to believe otherwise, Father might not really come back. Evil is everywhere. That is why I am here. I want to assist you, Harry. I have nothing to mislay. '' She whispered but every news that she uttered was engraved on his mind.
'' Do you know what happened to the Weasleys ? '' He asked her with pinch. The Weasleys were very gracious hoi polloi and he would hate it if anything bad happens to them especially Ron who had been his bestfriend since freshman year.
'' I 'm not so for certain. There 's no dark mark there but aside from the wreck inside, the sign of the zodiac is vacuous. ``
'' WRECK ? What -- -- -- ''
He was interrupted by Aunt Petunia 's call for dejeuner. He helped Luna up and accompanied her to the kitchen. He thought it best to discourse that while eating. petunia eyed them carefully.
'' So, is she your girlfriend, Harry ? ``
'' No, she 's one of my friends in school. '' He answered quickly failing to observe the cloud that passed Luna 's eyes for a moment.
'' Oh, I was just wondering ... Can you please tell us what has been happening now ? '' She asked as if discussing the activities of the darkness Lord is just an ordinary past time but Harry knew better. He knew that she was quite panic-stricken but was trying hard not to make it noticeable so as not to make them nervous.
Just then, an owl sailed past the still opened room access and headed straight to Petunia. Harry stared nervously at his aunt who immediately collapsed after reading the message. He quickly ran to her and picked up the letter.
'' WAR HAS BEGUN .... '' The message was written in blood.
Harry froze and even Luna seemed afraid after he let her show it. He quickly revived his auntie to discourse the letter.
'' I do n't sympathize. I thought the war begun with the battle at the Department of whodunit. But from this letter, it seemed that it has just started. '' Harry asked his aunty who has just been awakened.
'' It simply means that the random kill has begun ... '' His aunt answered softly as if hearing it in that way would establish it less shocking and less rattling that it was.
Harry quickly finished his meal and beckoned for Luna to follow him. They both collected their things.
'' Harry ! Where do you call up you 're going ? ``
'' To help the others. ``
'' No, not yet ! Harry, we should wait for further command. '' aunty genus Petunia desperately tried to apply them back but to no avail.
'' No, I 'm sap of waiting already. I have to do something. I will not hide here like a Noel Coward who lets others die to protect me. Stay here and wait for instructions. I 'll be in contact. '' With that said, Harry took appreciation of Luna 's hand and apparated both of them to Grimmauld berth where they got another nasty stupor of their lifetime. Would it never end ?
The once imperial manor was now like another delapidated edifice as if a hurricane arrived and left without so a good deal of an apology to the inhabitant there. tabular array were turned and the irritatingly noisy mother of Sirius was speechless for once. Kreacher was also nowhere to be found. And yes, there were burn marks on the rampart too ... and rake was everywhere ... ..BLOOD ? ! ?
Harry and Luna walked around the sign in a daze. Both had their wands out expecting the tough. They inspected the rooms hoping for any clue, any sign of life at all. But there was none. The house was empty and its eerie muteness was getting to their nerves.
'' What is this position, Harry ? ``
'' This is my godfather 's theatre and the home base of the Order of the Phoenix. ``
Luna 's eye clouded with concern but was quickly replaced with a steely expression of determination. `` Come on, let 's search the house again. We might experience missed something. ``
They carefully inspected the living room again where the destruction is at its worst. But still they found ... ... nothing. They both slumped on the sofa in exhaustion and once again scanned the room until they both felt the coldness enveloping them. Wondering why, their centre both turned to the open fireplace and for the first time since they entered the room, they both noticed that there was no flaming burning there.
'' This is bad. '' Harry shook his psyche as if not daring to believe it.
'' What 's bad ? ``
'' No flame. It usually burns for one week before it dies. It means this has happened almost a workweek ago or more. And another thing. '' Harry quickly extracted some floo powder beside the open fireplace and instructed Luna to follow him.
'' Hogwarts ! '' They both shouted quickly but nada happened.
'' It seems that it has also been disconnected from the floo mesh. cipher can journey to and from that fireplace. ``
'' Excellent, Potter ! '' soul clapped from behind him and they both turned to see at the intruder.
'' WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING Here ? '' Harry angrily asked the malicious interloper now walking nonchalantly to him.
'' Now, is that a way to treat an old friend ? ``
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Chapter 5 - rear at Grimmauld Place
'' YOU WERE NEVER MY ally, MALFOY ! NOR DO YOU HAVE ANY FRIEND AT ALL ! YOU ONLY forethought FOR YOURSELF AND YOUR DARK ambition ! '' Harry hollered at the picket, blond boy sneering at them.
Harry and Luna scanned the room to see if there are former unwanted visitors lurking around with both their wands clutched at the ready.
'' Oh, I see you have a new lady friend now, Potter. I never knew your taste sensation in woman could dip that low. At least Chang and the mudblood are pretty. '' He spat at the words. `` Really ! Loony ! '' Malfoy stared at Luna in patronage with one of his eyebrow raised. He then bio=
Chapter 5 - dorsum at Grimmauld spot
'' YOU WERE NEVER MY FRIEND, MALFOY ! NOR DO YOU rich person ANY FRIEND AT ALL ! YOU ONLY CARE FOR YOURSELF AND YOUR night dream ! '' Harry hollered at the pale, blond boy sneering at them.
Harry and Luna scanned the room to see if there are former unwanted visitant lurking around with both their baton clutched at the ready.
'' Oh, I see you have a new girlfriend now, ceramist. I never knew your gustatory sensation in women could drop that low. At least Chang and the mudblood are pretty. '' He spat at the words. `` Really ! crazy ! '' Malfoy stared at Luna in disdain with one of his supercilium raised. He then sat at the good sofa and started to refine his verge as if it was the most natural matter to do at the moment.
'' If I remember correctly, your poove is not that great-looker either. Maybe you need to reevaluate your sense of preference too. '' Luna told him clearly annoyed at his demeanor.
'' Whatever. '' Draco just rolled his center at them and continued what he was doing giving the impression that the conversation had already been concluded.
'' What unholy mission brought you to here, Malfoy ? '' Harry softly asked the interloper again. His nonchalance was quite unnerving but he knew that blowing hio his captive audience.
Harry and Luna looked at each other. Both refused to conceive what they were hearing. It could n't be happening, could it ? Harry squeezed Luna 's hired man and regretted that he did n't think of learning telepathy and legilimency while he was still at the Dursleys. He then noticed an old composition of cloth near the flack position. A sudden stroke of brilliance crossed his idea. He turned to Luna and tried to communicate as mute as possible. Luna, in eccentric we need to create a agile getaway, we 'll pretend that this is a portkey. No one must know yet that I can apparate. Ok ? Luna nodded.
'' They put up a good fight, you know, it 's just that my allies were beneficial. I 'd switch slope now really fast if I were you. I heard that the blood traitors screamed like hell when stroke by the cruciatus torment. The mudblood was even worse. They told me she passed out after they made her jump from the roof, with the avail of the imperius curse of course. '' genus Draco continued his narration making it wakeless as if he was chatting with his long misplace Quaker about something pleasant.
'' WHAT ? ! ? '' Harry was visibly tensed now. Hearing about his booster being tortured from this abhorrence made it even worse.
'' Really, Potter ! Are you deaf now, too ? You should n't even worry about your lousy mudblood and profligate traitor friends. Their utterly useless, a disgrace in the name of wizardry. '' genus Draco muttered in disdain.
'' DO N'T YOU SPEAK ABOUT THEM the likes of THAT ! YOU VILE, CONTEMPTUOUS heir OF THE SATANIC MALFOY CLAN ! YOU 'D NEVER AMOUNT TO EVEN A STRAND OF THEIR hair's-breadth ! '' Harry screamed at him letting his emotions flow. His diplomatic try was not working anyway.
'' I 'll say whatever I want, thrower. Frankly, I do n't apply a damn. '' Draco then stood up and casually paced the room to go near them. `` Funny, I never would possess thought that you would cling around after learning that this belongs to me now. But I guess you 're more imbecile than I give you credit for. '' He paused for effect before announcing. `` Here are my comrades now. You sure made it light for us, thrower. ``
'' You wish ! '' Harry retorted before firing several dysphemistic and defensive around him. Luna followed his lead but never left his face. They both decided that it would be easier if they just fight face by side.
More loud tonic were held and respective cloaked pattern appeared all over the berth. Soon, coloured and electrifying sparks were flying around the living room as while after magical spell were fired. Harry quickly counted the enemies. ennead death-eaters plus Draco. That makes the odds to ten is to two. 'This is bad .'Harry thought while continuing with the battle.
'' IMPEDIMENTA ! '' He heard Luna shot the spell to McNair who easily deflected it and fired back a stunning spell which missed her only by an centimeter.
'' STUPEFY ! EXPELLIARMUS ! TARANTALLEGRA ! '' He bombarded the advancing death-eaters with all the spells he knew.
'' IMPERIO ! '' Lucius tried to curse Harry but was greatly foiled when it did n't hold any effect on him.
'' Hey, Lucius ! Did n't your old original William Tell you that Imperius swearing does not have any upshot on me ? '' He mocked the seething proper hand of Voldemort. `` RICTUSEMPRA ! ``
Lucius'branch were uncontrollable for a patch but quickly recovered. `` You think those childish piece are enough ? '' He sneered at Harry. `` Watch how the dark wizards combat. CRUCIO ! ``
Harry suddenly fell on the storey in painful sensation but he fought not to drop his wand. He saw Luna also crumpling on the terra firma near him soon after she accidentally bumped to Lucius breaking his concentration on the scourge. Harry rushed to Luna 's side to see if she was still breathing. `` PROTEGO ! '' He quickly fired to temporarily shield them from all the attacks.
'' Luna, are you allright ? '' Luna nodded weakly. Both of them did n't notice that the aggressor had penetrated the shield appeal and were now closing in on them.
'' How touching ! '' One of the death-eaters clapped.
Harry and Luna quickly looked up to view all the sneering but triumphant faces surrounding them.
'' We meet again, Potter. Why do n't you just deliver quietly and part with yourself the infliction ? Your young friend shall be killed eventually. Our headmaster have no motive for her. '' The hatred in Lucius'eyes was very evident.
'' What 's happening ? What have you done to my Friend ? '' Harry asked ignoring their taunts.
'' Allow me, forefather. '' Draco proudly told his Padre who smiled at his son 's attitude. `` Well, you see, ceramicist. Time has changed now. The truehearted following of Lord Voldemort are the ones in command now. As dim-witted as you are, you should deliver guessed that the Daily Prophet has now stopped operating in veneration. The hoi polloi behind the Quibbler are, did I say are ? I meant were, very brave but of row they have already been taken care of. ``
Luna paled visibly at the quotation of the caviller and her knees wobbled slightly but she stood her footing. Harry was impressed by her strength. He thought she would get out down when she heard Draco 's twit but she was stronger than she thought.
'' I think Hogwarts has already been destroyed after several attacks from my friends. You better originate thinking of transferring to another school now. Need I say more ? Or have you finally grasped the obvious ? As for Ginny -- -- '' He was suddenly cut off by his father and did not looked pleased with it.
'' That 's enough, genus Draco. McNair, dispose of the young lady properly. Goyle, grab the boy and come after me. '' Lucius barked his Holy Order not wanting to blow anymore time.
Harry glanced at Luna and silently signaled that it was time. `` WAIT ! '' They shouted at the aproaching death-eaters.
'' WHAT ? '' The foe asked in unison.
'' Ever heard of a portkey ? ``
'' NNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ``
'' WHAT ? ! ? ``
'' But how ? ``
Harry and Luna both smiled triumphantly at them showing the old piece of cloth. They only managed to see the face of affright, surprise and dispair on their faces before feeling the familiar tug on their omphalos as they apparated. As their feet landed firmly on the ground, both of them surveyed their environment again hoping that there were no death-eaters waiting for them. They sighed in relief when they found no one. They did n't think they have enough forcefulness to campaign now.
'' Where are we, Harry '' Luna finally asked him.
The conniption before them was dire. The rampart are destroyed and the part that were still standing were covered with dirt and blood. mesa were turned and the chairs were broken into bit. The windows were also scattered into pieces. Statues were knocked down. The place looked like a palace that faced a battle and lost. It was quite depressing..
When Harry did n't respond, Luna continued her reflection. `` You know, if this place does not look so devastated, I would say that we are at Hogwarts. ``
Harry was cresftallen as he replied. `` Luna, before we apparated, I was thinking of Hogwarts. ``
Chapter 6 - At the Room of Requirements
'' HOGWARTS ? ! ? '' Luna exclaimed at him before collapsing to the ground.
Harry stared helpless at the bent figure while furiosly trying to mean of a piazza where they can temporarily remove safety. He suddenly felt angry tears rushing to the airfoil. 'Why is all happening ?'He thought.
'It 's because of Voldemort that 's why you must defeat him to break off dark from taking over .'A familiar voice rang on his head. 'Remember, you are the entirely one who can overcome him but you need your Friend. regain them. ``
'Yes, I should find my friends. But where ?'He thought again while wondering how he could make this conversation from his mind. 'Maybe I 'm going crazy'.
'You 're as sane as I am. In time, you will discover all your concealed powers but first, try to find them. I ca n't separate you because Voldemort might be reading my mind now. I 'm faint and I might not be capable to push back him much longer. Think of the place where you can find almost anything ... .a place that changes itself to fit your purpose. '' With that, the voice was gone.
'' Of course of action, why did n't I think of that before ? Thank you, Professor Dumbledore. '' He whispered to himself.
'' Harry, what are we going to do now ? '' Harry was surprised to find Luna at her metrical unit now without her usual glassy facial expression. If anything, he could only find acceptance and downhearted decision there. For the 1st time, he noticed that she had grown a niggling taller and her fig was now quite pleasing to the centre. The cosmic string of butterbeer cap she usually wore on her neck opening was gone but her blond hair that almost hid her font made her look more cryptic. She looked pretty. He quickly averted his regard. He should not be looking at Luna this way. It was not the time for this kind of thing.
'' Why ? Is there something improper ? '' She asked him gently.
'' No, no. What happened to your necklace ? '' He shook his oral sex to hatch his embarrassment.
'' Oh, I got rid of it last summertime. It was a remembrance from my mother but I had to move on. No sensation in dwelling in dreams. '' She casually replied with a toss of her hanker, blond hair.
'No sense in dwelling with dreams .'Her words echoed in Harry 's mind. That was what Dumbledore had told him a few class back when he caught him returning everyday to the Mirror of Erised. `` You 're right, Luna. But first base, we need to find our friends. '' A new found courage and determination filled his heart.
'' But where -- - ? ``
'' In the room of Requirements. arrive on. '' Harry grabbed her hand and they both ran to the seventh flooring of the palace thankful that not all of Hogwarts had been destroyed.
They cautiously entered the Room of Requirements and was surprised to see so many people there, virtually of them Edward Young. Some offend were being treated on make transformation beds but the others were still sleeping. A thaumaturgist carefully approached them with his wand pointed on their direction.
'' Who are you ? What are you doing here ? '' The wizard roughly demanded.
'' I 'm Harry Potter and this is Luna Lovegood. We 're here to find our acquaintance. '' Harry quickly introduced themselves and showed his cicatrice for right identification. The wizard lowered his scepter
'' Very well. I apologize for being rude. It 's just that dark is everywhere and we ca n't be sure on who to intrust anymore. By the way, I 'm professor Leninski from Durmstrang. Our school has also been attacked and prof Dumbledore had been variety enough to give us tax shelter. The scholar and instructor from Hogwarts are staying on the other side of the room. ``
Harry and Luna shook his hired hand politely and went to the other side of the room. Only ten educatee, two Hogwarts prof and the school nurse were there. Lavender, Hermione, Padma, Pavarti and Cho were sleeping on one bed on the left wing. Colin, Dennis, Seamus, Lee and Ron were on the early bed. gentlewoman Pomphrey was busybodied concocting some potion while Professor Mcgonagall and Madam hooch were busy discussing something on hushed voices. No one had noticed their front yet.
'' Professor McGonagall ? '' Harry tentatively said to announce their arriver. He reckoned it would not be polite if they just hop on the bed and sleep their weariness off.
Both professors turned their mind at once and rushed to their side. Harry noticed that the instructor looked haggard as if they had not slept in days ... .even madam Hooch was not looking as peaky as common. The stern look of Professsor McGonagall was quickly replaced with relief and exhilaration when they saw the new arrivals.
'' Harry ... Luna ... .I 'm beaming that you 're both alive. What happened to you ? '' Harry could swear that McGonagall 's eyes had gone misty at the mountain of him.
'' Professor, we got attacked by death-eaters .... -- - ''
'' Is it rightful that Dragon owns the -- -- ?
Harry and Luna started answering at the Same prison term. They turned to one another. The professors just seemed perplexed.
'' Calm down ... fille Lovegood, you go first. delight starting line from the beginning. '' Madam hootch stated quietly with her eyes darted to the sleeping students indicating that she did not desire to disturb them with their conversation. Madam Pomphrey had noticed them however and walked over to bring together them.
'' Well, Professors, I went to Harry 's place then we apparated -- -- ''
'' Hold on, not one of you can apparate yet ! '' Professor McGonagall exclaimed in a hushed voice.
'' That was my doing, Professor. I just thought it would be faster. ``
'' Go on, Miss Lovegood. '' The prof just prompted Luna to continue.
'' We apparated to Grimmauld Place, then we found Draco there ... then various Death-eaters appeared and attacked us ... .then just when we were cornered, Harry apparated the both us to Hogwarts ... .but they do n't know that, Professor. We pretended that we were using a portkey. '' Luna 's optic were cloudy as she recounted the day 's events.
'' Professors, genus Draco and the early death-eaters told us the pip. Is our billet really that bad ? Does Draco really own Sirius'house now ? '' Harry ignored the painful throbbing on his shoulders where a cuss had hit him a while ago. He noticed that the prof looked meaningfully at each other before answering his queries.
'' We are on a very unmanageable status now, Mr. Potter. Innumerable aurors and wizards had been captured and killed during the countless attacks that the death-eaters launched finale summer. It had been fortunate enough that we were capable to send students staying at the military headquarters to this plaza right before the enemy attacked it .... '' Professor McGonagall suddenly stopped as if pondering if she should keep on. Harry stared at her and was surprised that he could read her thought process. 'Shall I tell Harry about Dumbledore and Ginny ?'She seemed to be debating with herself.
'' What about Ginny and Professor Dumbledore ? '' Harry promptly asked her. The three grownup turned to him in surprise.
'' How did you recognize ? '' Madam Pomphrey wondered.
'' We do n't know anything. I just remembered what Draco said a spell ago before he was cut off by Lucius. '' Well, that was near the trueness, Harry thought although he still could n't trust that he could read their minds.
'' I think both of you had enough for today. Why do n't you sleep first ? '' professor McGonagall tried to duck the topic.
'' I think it would be proficient if you tell us now, prof. We would not be able to slumber without knowing first. Besides, knowing the real situation is the commencement way into solving a job. '' Luna pressed them politely using double-dyed logical system like a unfeigned Ravenclaw to win her guinea pig. Harry squeezed her hired man in gratitude. He was afraid his temper would get the upright of him if he would be the one to insist.
The prof sighed again. `` As much as I wanted to withhold some information, Luna was correct. You have to know. Times have changed and you have to be equipped for the engagement in our midst .... '' She paused and took a deeply breathing space before she continued. `` Dumbledore and Ginny were captured. We do n't have a go at it what 's happening to them now. Dumbledore can take care of himself but Ginny ... .I shudder to recollect what they might be doing to her now ... .The Weasleys are distraught. '' The prof finally broke down and left to attempt resort on a dark corner of the room leaving both of them with dame Hooch and gentlewoman Pomphrey who were also shaking in sorrow and desperation.
Harry felt blunt for a present moment. 'Ginny ! Why her ? ! ? What do they want from her ?'He felt Luna hug him and they decided that it was clock time for them to repose. Today had been a longsighted day and tomorrow might be foresightful. They need their strength.
Chapter 7 - The reformation of Dumbledore 's regular army

'' invariable VIGILANCE, POTTER ! ``

Harry was still pondering on Mad-Eye Helen Wills Moody 's favorite face when he suddenly felt the bed vibrating furiously. Startled out of his wits, Harry jumped from the bed, drew his wand out and scrambled to find his crank that fell on the floor in his haste. He was about to launch his number one defensive spell for the day when he noticed Lee Jordan and Seamus Finnegan clutching their venter trying to control their laugh while Hermione farmer and Luna Lovegood glared furiously at them.

'' Glad you find that amusing. '' Harry snorted at them as he hid his wand.

'' You should have seen your human face, mate. Hahahaha ! ``

'' That is not funny, you morons ! '' Hermione snarled angrily at them.

'' Yeah, well, I honestly thought we were being attacked or something and given the state of affairs -- - ''

'' Given the situation, we might as well put a little color to our lifetime or else, we would all go crazy here. '' Seamus butted in seriously.

No one said a word for a moment. Suddenly, they were all reminded of the repulsion that they were living now ... the memory that they all wished to block and hoped that they were all just a component part of dream that can be sent to obliviousness after several months or years. The daughter suddenly regretted reprimanding Lee and Seamus. Hermione broke the silence.

'' So, who brought you here ? '' She asked Harry and Luna.

'' Harry apparated both of us here after battling with various death-eaters at the headquarters of ... .what 's that again ? Order ... .something like that. '' Luna answered casually as if it was an everyday occurrence.

'' B-but ... ..you ca n't apparate to Hogwarts ... how ? '' Hermione stammered in surprise.

'' That 's what professor McGonagall said last dark ... .but if I recall correctly, you can not apparate to the home office either ... .but the death- eater did. '' Harry answered thoughtfully apparently puzzled too about what happened. `` But I 'm glad I forgot about that little piece of info or I would n't receive attempted to go here in the get-go shoes. ``

'' The Malfoy brat told us that the security of the headquarters was weakened when Sothis died so maybe something similar happened to Hogwarts. '' Luna added. Hermione looked thoughtful. The others were silent too.

'' So what happened here ? prof McGonagall told us something about Dumbledore and Ginny being captured .... '' Harry 's eyes scanned the way to find Ron, his advantageously friend and Ginny 's pal but he was nowhere to be found. Hermione followed where his middle led and quickly averted his gaze.

'' Ron is too devastated after what happened and he blames himself for not being able-bodied to save his sister. He is with madam Pomphrey now. She is treating him with some calming potion so he wo n't do something foolish. '' Hermione answered his tongueless enquiry dejectedly.

The Patil twins and the others soon joined the conversation and together, they shared with Harry and Luna the outcome that resulted to making the room of requirements their impermanent military headquarters. various parents, including those staying at Grimmauld piazza, decided to send their children to Hogwarts a month early to ensure the safety of their kids. Dumbledore agreed and they were all able to ensconce there. However, after a few days, something urgent came up and Dumbledore and some early professor had to bequeath the palace in haste.

That was the clock time when the Death-eaters sneaked into Hogwarts. Some used the passage from the cellar of Honeydukes obviously led by Wormtail, one of the God Almighty of the Marauders'Map so he knew all the hush-hush course to the school, and some entered the ordinary way like Lucius. Some were remote and barraged the school day with complex enchantment to undermine the barriers. The students and remaining professor fiercely fought but their posture were no equal for their assailant. Soon, Hogwarts was in their command and all the people inside were captured.

Dumbledore arrived a few minutes later and bartered for the captives lives in rally for his. The death-eaters immediately agreed of track. Even if they were not able to seize Harry, at least they got his wise man. It was only after Dumbledore conjured a portkey and sent us all to Grimmauld stead that they noticed that Ginny was missing. Some professors went back but to the castle but did not encounter her leading to the end that the death-eaters did not unblock her like the others. It was only confirmed though after the next attack.

Apparently, Voldemort was impatient already and ordered another fire at Canicula'firm. Somehow, Dumbledore sent a word of advice there and gave the occupier an chance to escape. society extremity sent the children and some prof back to Hogwarts to shroud in the Room of Requirements and destroyed the floo connexion to prevent death-eaters from following them.

'' So that 's what happened ... ... '' Harry shook his head in astonishment ... but a peck mentation entered his mind again. `` How could Dumbledore let himself be captured without a fight ? He could feature gotten them all within minute like what happened in the Department of mystery story .... ''

'' That 's what 's bothering us too. '' They all looked around to find Ron nodding his head solemnly. `` Dumbledore is very mightily but he let it happen ... why ? ``

'' Are you all right, Ron ? '' Hermione rushed to his side immediately.

'' Yeah, Harry 's here. I should not let my best Friend get hold me here in a state of distress. I would just die of embarrassment.. '' He smiled weakly and hugged his safe friend.

'' RON ! ! ! ! '' Hermione exclaimed at him clearly put off by his reasoning.

'' No, Hermione, just joking. Actually, ma'am Pomphrey had convinced me that moaning and blaming myself will just make matter worse. Now that Harry 's here maybe we can do something useful for once. '' Ron looked expectantly at Harry as if he was hoping for something miraculous to happen. Harry and others just looked hurt and dumbfounded at him. `` No offense guys, it 's just that he 's my best mate. We went through a lot together and having him here with me added a boost to my team spirit. '' He quickly explained.

'' That 's ok, Ron. We understand. As for Dumbledore, it 's bothering me, too. It ca n't be literal but maybe he has his rationality ... so let 's leave it at that for a while ... .ok ? '' Hermione told everyone.

'' What about Ginny though ? What 's the purpose of getting her ? '' Annapurna asked ignoring the warning looks from Hermione.

'' Maybe it 's because the death-eaters thought that Ginny and Harry are romantically Byzantine and he would go to any lengths to save her including bartering his animation for hers .... '' Cho said seemingly hurt at the prospect of it being dependable while everyone stared at her and Harry.

'' But it 's not dead on target ! We are just friends and I treat her like a sister. '' Harry exclaimed in disbelief. He noticed that Cho sighed in relief.

'' Yes, we know that and I think it would be best if we do n't divulge that entropy yet or they might just kill Ginny if they found out that they were wrong. I wonder where they got the idea, though. '' Hermione stated quietly.

'' Maybe they heard my conversation with Ginny when they attacked us. '' Colin rubbed his forehead as if trying to echo the exact scene. The others waited for him to stay on. `` Well, we were just joking around and Ginny was pretending that Harry and her are a span -- - ''

'' She what ? ! ? '' Ron suddenly exclaimed not daring to believe that his babe could such a ridiculous thing.

'' Mmmm ... ..yeah, b-but we were just joking around ... .acting some make- believe situations ... .like a movie or gambling or something ... she did not mean it, honest ... we were just having some fun ... '' Colin continued nervously and cringed at the flock of a red-faced angry brother of Ginny.

'' That 's enough ... That 's enough ... .It 's just a error ... let 's just hope that Ginny is ache enough not to let on that it was just an act. '' Hermione raised her articulation to keep everyone from making another comment. Harry opened his lip to verbalize but changed his mind but Ron could n't be stopped.

'' So what do we do now ? '' Ron demanded angrily at them. Another stony secretiveness greeted his words. Hermione bit her lip trying to opine of something. The Creevey sidekick suddenly found their torn blue air wind cone very interesting. Others just stared into space until a strong part dared answer the question.

'' We form Dumbledore 's Army again. '' Everyone looked at Luna as she spoke of the words. `` With Dumbledore gone, we need to defend ourselves and the others ... .we need to get the hang complex spells if we even hope to get the better of Voldemort ... .we need to link for without it, we shall easily be defeated. '' Everyone stared dumbfounded at her. They never heard Luna speak this way before. To them, she was just loony - a dreamer, somebody whose sense of realism was utterly confutable, but here she was giving them an obvious solvent that they should have realized before.

Harry was impressed too by Luna 's words. He already guessed that behind that looney facade was a lady friend full-of-the-moon of wisdom but he never thought that she could also be this solid and determined to fight iniquity ... .but maybe he should have realized that already after she, the only one in the group that was not from Gryffindor, went to facilitate him rescue Sirius even if she did not have it off how important he is to him at the time. And then, the battle at Grimmauld office, she held her piazza and never cried once even after the taunting about her father. She stood her ground. She was amazing ....

'' Luna 's right. We must reconvene all the members and we 'll try to train on some complex tour first before we do anything else. We need to make. Hermione, do you have any idea how to touch the others ? I noticed you found it hard to communicate with me given the precondition but maybe we can regain a way to contact the others and contribute them here. '' Harry assumed his status of drawing card of the DA and tried to induce a sense of arrangement to the others. `` I see, all of us here are penis, so ... .we just need to get hold of the repose of the members and see if they are willing to join us again. Then we can get down the training. Do you all concur ? ``

Everyone nodded their arrangement at once and hurried to their proboscis to get their go books and wand. Harry was now thinking of where they can train given so many the great unwashed were staying there. Luna just stayed with him while she too was lost in her own thoughts. Ron and Hermione were busy reading something that may serve them find a way to intercommunicate with the others. Nobody noticed the bespectacled cat hiding under a bed, observing and listening to their every word. Chapter 8 - A Page from the Order 's Record Book

'' Mr. Potter, may I talk with you for a moment ? '' said professor McGonagall, walking soundlessly, very cat-like, to where Harry and Luna were sitting. Harry nodded and followed the Deputy Headmistress to her table and sat on the nearest chair while the professor looked curiously at him.

'' What is it, Professor ? '' asked Harry, wondering if she had overheard them talking. He made a mental musical note to incur a more circumspect way of organizing the DA because the adult wizards would never set aside them to fight, not yet.

'' I wish to speak with you about the cloak-and-dagger defense group you formed last year. As the gild 's resources are very much strained nowadays, we could not encompass all territorial dominion and as we unfortunately realized before, we can not always be here to support the students. We need as many trained withstander as we can possibly have to recover our world. '' said Professor McGonagall, leafing through some Scripture filled with writings that Harry could n't quite understand.

'Apparently, I was wrong .'thought Harry in amusement, wondering where the conversation will result to.

'' The fiat is requesting you to reform Dumbledore 's U. S. Army and civilize them very well and justificative and offensive spells. '' continued Professor McGonagall, staring intently at Harry 's eyes.

'' I - I ... of course, Professor ... .anything to help. '' said Harry in surprise.

Professor McGonagall sighed in stand-in. `` Thank you, Mr. Potter. We have been wanting to do that but we could n't appear to find time for it. We were contemplating on requesting Hermione to do it, but the rest of the fiat seem to think your original structure is better. Besides, we were not sure yet if the rest of you would want to do it but now that you 're here, you will be able-bodied to find out for yourself how much bread and butter you got. Do n't interest, your friends will help you engineer things. '' she said, implying that Harry must need to modernize his eye for detail soon. loss leader must try not to give any stones unturned.for one wide-eyed fault might be fatal to all.

'' Do n't worry, prof, we 'll make indisputable that we will do our unspoiled to help our human race regaining to pattern. '' said Harry seriously.

'' Very well, then. Off you go ... .but before you leave, I want you to have this. '' said the professor, handling a bit of parchment to Harry 's outstretched hand. `` That 's a copy of a varlet from the society 's record book. It contains the general situation of the wizarding world. Use those info wisely. ``

Harry 's heart nearly popped out of their sockets as he read the paper.

'' And Harry -- - ''

'' Yes, professor ? ``

'' Please do n't hesitate to spill the beans to us or ask for our avail if you needed it. Never try to put the burden of saving the world on your articulatio humeri alone. It 's our human beings too and we will serve you no subject what happens ... retrieve that ... ''

Harry nodded solemnly and walked towards his friends, clutching the parchment tightly on his ripe clenched fist. He called for a meeting immediately. As the mathematical group gathered around him, he started to evidence them about the decree 's request, explaining about the Order of the Phoenix to the others who do not know anything about it yet. Finally, he requested Hermione to scan the newspaper publisher for them.

GENERAL situation OF THE WIZARDING universe

1. All wizarding schools attacked by the death-eaters - 36 bushed, 215 injured

2. Ottery St. Catchpole - attacked, 15 injure, none idle ... all relocated.

3. Hogsmeade and Diagon Alley - marketplace closed due to numerous attacks, no concrete figures of casualty yet ; Weasley 's Wizard Wheezes - operating in stealth.

4. Daily Prophet stopped operating to ward off the attacks

5. Quibbler bravely reported all the incidents but stopped after the fade of its editor in chief - no data about his whereabouts yet.

6. Minister of magic trick - resigned after receiving chiliad of hate-mails from citizenry who were not able to prepare for war because of the false information he fed them

7. Ministry of trick - currently in topsy-turvyness because of the sudden deprivation of the Minister, no one is audacious enough to demand the berth yet.

8. Dumbledore and Ginny - captured but still alive.

9. # 12 Grimmauld shoes - attacked but damage was lessened by Dumbledore 's warning.

10. Harry ceramist - currently developing his powers - an order member needs to talk to him about this soon.

11. Aurors - reduced by half - indigence to develop the skills of other wizards

12. Victims of the dementor 's flack on a certain champion village 40 days ago - need to discover a way for them to regain their magnate. to the highest degree of them were powerful genius and would be capable to assist us in this war.

The DA members just listened intenly. The news did not come as a cushion anymore. After all, they already know the post was very bad due to the fact that they were hiding. But the go bit of information came as a dainty surprisal. They never knew that and it was not written in the ledger. They wondered how many of those victims could actually contribute to their cause.

'' Aunt Petunia ! '' gasped Harry. The others turned to him at once, eyebrows raising in question.

'' She was one of those victim ... .she was telling the truth ... .she was a beldam. '' said Harry who, until now, had not realized that he had some incertitude on his aunt 's quarrel. `` She asked for my avail to get it back ... .she wants to help too ... ''

'' WHAT ? ! ? THAT WOMAN THAT TREATED YOU like DIRT ? ! ? '' exclaimed Ron. `` NO WAY ! ``

'' RON ! '' Hermione chided him impatiently. `` testament you stop being stubborn for once ? We need as a lot help as we can get and if she 's willing, then so be it. ``

'' Did she turn over you any information on how to do it ? asked Luna, steering the conversation from an impending argument.

'' She said something about defeating the king of Dementors but I have no idea how to do it yet. '' said Harry, thanking Luna silently for her distraction.

'' Let 's see, maybe a patronus'kiss or something. The patronus sucks the power and give it back to its owner. What do you guess ? '' said Lee.

'' I do n't fuck. There 's no such thing ... in the ledger I read at least. '' said Hermione weakly, annoyed that she did not make love the reply to this one.

'' It 's because it was not written in the new books. '' Everyone turned to Cho who suddenly blushed. `` You see, it 's an old magic and probably listed in the old books only. My grannie told me about it once but she said only a corporeal patronus conjured by a very potent wizard can pull it off. ``

'' Well, that settles it then. Hermione and Cho, you take charge of researching on that. Lee, Seamus, Colin and Dennis, I believe you are cunning enough to rent care of contacting the others. Luna, Ron and I are going to plan some strategies. '' said Harry.

'' What about us ? What are we going to do ? '' moaned Lavender, Padma and Parvati at once.

'' Er -- '' said Harry, racking his mind for anything that he can assign to the three. `` Umm ... .you can research on some very advanced spells that we can use and er ... um ... .you can rove around the room and try to search for pupil here who might be willing to bring together us ... ''

'' Oh, thanks Harry. We like that ! '' answered the three.

'' And ... .er -- maybe you can help the others after you finish your own project ? '' Harry pleaded silently to Hermione and Cho. They both nodded, not needing any explanation.

'' Let 's get going, then ! '' exclaimed Ron suddenly, sword lily that they can finally do something of importance.

'' YEAH ! '' Dumbledore 's Army returns ! '' They all shouted in excitement.

From one dark turning point of the way, the spectacled cat smiled at their progress and quietly left the room.
Chapter 9 - The Three Urgent Tasks

The organisation of Dumbledore 's US Army rekindled a flaming in the Black Maria of the Pres Young virtuoso. They promptly fulfilled the undertaking assigned to them, much to the annoyance of the other people in the room who seemed to mean that they were just wasting their time ( In which Ron angrily retorted with a nasty, `` Oh, yeah, you think so ? Why do n't you just go out there and die willingly ? '' ) and within 48 hours, another confluence was called to finalize the plans.

'' Listen, comrades-in-wands, '' everyone groaned at the condition. Harry smiled. `` precisely joking but hey, I like the phone of that. Let 's get word the upshot of your job first. Hermione ? ``

Hermione stood up promptly and read clearly, `` Patronus kiss should only be administered to the Martin Luther King of Dementors, in our typeface it was called 'Demeter'. The spell is 'Patrono Halkum'but only the chosen one could do that. The nitty-gritty of the kiss should then be incorporated with a special world power revival potion which Cho and I will be working on. The merely crafty part is locating all those victim and finding the maven village where they came from for the potion to work. As of now, we do n't know the name of the settlement yet and even Professor McGonagall has already forgotten the place. ``

'' Professor McGonagall also said that those superstar had their memories modified so they might not even be willing to do it. The village was magically wiped out from the Quran and since the position was unplottable, it is quite out of the question for us to go there '' added Cho.

'' No, it 's not. '' said Harry quietly. `` You 're forgetting what I said earlier. My aunt petunia was one of them. She lived in that hamlet and the computer memory charm was lifted when she took me. ``

'' Oh ! '' was all Hermione and Cho said.

'' That 's ok, guy wire. What about your group, Lee ? '' said Harry, noticing that the four boys were already itching to report.

'' Hey, the task was severely than we thought but ... ..of course, we 're geniuses ! '' exclaimed Lee triumphantly. Seamus, Colin and Dennis were grinning from ear to ear, clearly proud of their accomplishment.

'' Yeah, who would have thought that the house-elves could do so much .... '' said Colin.

'' Wicked ! I -- - '' Dennis suddenly stopped when he noticed Hermione 's cold expression.

'' Chill out, Hermione. It 's not as if we 're exploiting them or something. They wanted to serve ... they really do ... and they chose to do it. We did not wedge them. '' said Seamus cautiously. He knew that Hermione was quite touchy about elf rights but it was unlike if the house-elves themselves chose to help oneself them. Hell, they need every help they can get, he thought.

'' Ok, then. So how exactly are they helping us ? '' Hermione asked, not entirely convinced of their system of logic yet.

'' Well, from talking to Dobby, we figured that the house-elves can be turned into a very effective spy network. There are house pixy all over the humankind and their own brand of trick allow them to communicate with one another without alerting the necromancer. Aside from that, they can also get past any anti-apparition roadblock. You get the picture ? '' Lee paused before continuing. `` We then requested Dobby and some of his confide acquaintance to site the remaining phallus of the DA and personally give them the letters informing that DA has returned and that if they still wish to be part of us again, they have to impart their answer immediately to the house-elf that delivered the message. ``

'' And ? '' prompted Harry.

'' Why do you recall we 're so activated ? Of course, we got them all ! '' said Seamus eagerly, signaling Colin and Dennis to show them the alphabetic character. `` Apparently, they were also hiding in some tube unplottable safe houses built during the premature reign of Voldemort. ``

'' WHOA ! '' exclaimed the astounded DA members.

'' Wicked ! '' said Ron.

'' How come there are only 15 of them ? We have 29 members, the letter should be 16. '' said Hermione, trying to hark back who among the previous members, except Ginny, had not replied.

'' Er -- -um ... .. '' All turned at once to the small boy awkwardly wringing his workforce. `` We sort of ... .uh -- -forgotten to let in Marietta Edgecombe in the listing we gave the house-elves. '' muttered Dennis quickly. `` Since she umm ... ..snitched on us last year ... ... we figured it would be best if she 's not here for now. '' he added hastily.

Harry nodded thoughtfully. `` What do you think, Guy ? '' he asked the group, carefully eyeing their reactions.

'' I think whatever she had done last yr, we should establish her a chance. '' said Hermione firmly.

'' NO WAY ! '' Ron vehemently said. He could n't quite forgive her yet.

'' We think Hermione 's right. '' said Lavender and Parvati.

'' It 's quite hard to settle. After all, detention is not the only thing at stake here but she 's my friend. '' said Cho weakly. Padma also nodded in agreement.

'' So that 's 5 votes for 'yes ; and 5 ballot for 'no'. Luna, what do you recollect ? '' asked Harry.

Luna looked taken aback for a instant before she replied, `` I think Hermione 's right. We should give her a chance but .... not right now. We have to observe number one and make sure that she will not betray us a second prison term before we approach her again. ``

'' Brilliant ! Do you all gibe ? `` asked Harry, smiling at Luna. The others reluctantly nodded. `` So, that brings us to the last group. Parvati, what have you got so far ?

'' Not effective. The polite ones just ignored us but the others downright insulted our effort. There is one from Durmstrang and two from Beaxbatons who seemed interested but they are not feeling too brave at the minute though. Maybe we just have to waitress. '' explained Lavender, feeling more depressed as she read her report.

'' That 's okay, Lavender. We should induce expected that. They will refuse to conjoin us now because we have not proven anything yet. To them, we are just a clump of foolish minor pulling a very dangerous trick. Do n't care, they 'll arrive around. We just have to be patient and explain some more. '' said Harry, consoling the disheartened member.

'' You 're right, Harry. It 's just that so many rejections were quite traumatic for us. '' moaned Parvati.

'' We 'll just retain to convince the three who were interested and then leave the others for later. By the way, here is the leaning of the most utile spells that we need to surmount as soon as possible. '' said Padma, handing each of the members a written matter of the charm everlasting with the incantantions, correct baton apparent movement and their uses.

'' Thanks !. '' said Harry, putting a written matter in the pocket of his trouser, `` All of your composition will be very helpful to the general plan that Ron, Luna and I had drafted net night. The plan had been streamlined to three urgent chore. First, we must fetch Aunt Petunia here immediately. I need at least two former people who could already do some pull ahead illusion to go with me. We reckoned it would be best if we always work collectively, in a chemical group of 3 citizenry or More. Who would be bequeath to link up me ? '' he saw all of them raise their deal. `` No, not all of us yet. It shall be carried out tomorrow morning already. No time to coach first gear that 's why I need those who can perform gain legerdemain already. Lee and Luna can go with me. Sorry, Ron. '' He apologized quickly to his bestfriend who seemed trauma that he did n't choose him to bring together the first team.

'' Why Luna ? She 's one year new than us ... '' Parvati pointed out.

'' Yes, I know but after arriving at our house without so a good deal of a dent, I think she 's up to the challenge. '' said Harry.

'' Oh ! Okay. ``

'' The second task is to bring all the other appendage here, objective schedule is next week. We all need to train religiously before that date because all of us will be going ... .unless someone wants to stay, of course. '' he grinned as the others groan in mock protest. `` Ron will unite all the teams later after we have studied the write up of Lee 's group. ``

'' As for the tertiary task, we will all undergo another extensive training on battle related to charm including advanced apparition ... '' he paused. `` ... and wandless illusion ... '' The others gasped in wonder.

'' But who will teach us ? '' asked Hermione.

'' Is it really possible ? '' asked Colin.

'' Yes, it is possible. Aunt Petunia will aid me in teaching you. She 's more familiar spirit with it. Actually, she was the one who taught me how. '' said Harry, levitating a chair without a wand to demonstrate.

'' aplomb ! Why did n't you use that when we were at Grimmauld space ? '' asked Luna suddenly.

'' Because I do n't want them to have sex yet and -- -- '' Harry was suddenly interrupted by Madam Hooch 's shout of `` dinner party 's prepare ! '' `` ... .it seemed that dinner 's ready so we have to stop this group meeting right now. I 'm starving ! '' he playfully ran to the make-shift dining place. respective 'so-am- I 's'followed him and one very large foot almost crushed his foot in haste.

'' Luna, Lee, please gather me after dinner tonight at that part of the room. '' Harry whispered to them as they sat on their several shoes. He pointed to the sofa near prof McGonagall 's table but discreetly hidden behind a shelf of books. `` We 'll finalize our rescue program for tomorrow, okay ? ``

'' Are you out of your mind ? Of trend, it 's ok ! '' said Lee excitedly while Luna just nodded and smiled gently at Harry who suddenly felt lighthearted and cheerful despite of everything.
Chapter 10 - The Unexpected arriver of the Dursleys and the Auror Trial

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

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

'' We can use the disillusionment appeal for that. It 's dependable and besides, we left some of our things at the Order 's head -- - ''

'' PROFESSOR MCGONAGALL ! ceramist 's missing ! Some death-eaters attacked the Dursleys ... '' said a frightened distaff vocalism from behind.

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

'' mum ! ma ! Why did they bring us here ? They 're not going to drink down us, are they ? '' cried a boy whose voice was muffled.

The three peered from behind to determine out who the new comer were. Harry saw the Dursleys immediately. His uncle was clearly terrified but tried heavily to hide what he thought was indignity on his office while his aunt was undeniably distraught. His first cousin was hiding behind his mother 's dress, destroying his reputation of being a notorious bully. He recognized Tonks and Moody too who seemed prepare to ingest a heart attack.

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

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

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

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

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

'' PETUNIA ! '' screamed Uncle Vernon who seemed to take in forgotten his anxiety as he berated his wife for letting the forbidden quarrel escape her lips.

Harry quickly strode to his aunt 's side. Luna and Lee came out of the shadows too and discreetly went to join the other DA members to give them some privacy.

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

'' I 'm dark professor Moody, Tonks ... I forgot that about the purchase order members watching over the house. You see, after being endlessly frustrated at the deficiency of news, I started to induce upright use of my metre. I taught myself how to apparate and Aunt Petunia, being one of the victim of a dementors attack before, taught me how to perform wandless trick from memory. '' said Harry.

Harry quickly told them a heavily edited reading of the incidents after he and Luna left Privet Drive to inspect Grimmauld piazza. His storey was greeted with shock, amazement and incredulity from his intent audience. He also shared with them the DA 's plan of rescuing the Dursleys but he did not tell them the understanding why. Mad-eye Moody shot him a questioning tone but did not bid on. Harry smiled at him in relief. For some reason, he did not desire his uncle and cousin to love about it.

'' Excuse me, Mr. Potter but I think your relative need to rest for now. I 'll film them first to their cubicle. '' interrupted Professor McGonagall.

'' No, Minerva, if you do n't beware, I wish to outride. '' said Aunt Petunia, surprising them all but Harry who seemed to know more than he was letting on. Vernon tapped his foot impatiently but left with his son when he realized that his wife was not going to change her mind.

'' So, Potter, what 's the literal program ? '' asked Tonks after they left.

'' We wanted to bestow aunty Petunia so that she can secernate us more about the dementor 's attack on a magical village forty class ago. We wanted to give her and other dupe their powers back so that they can aid us win this war. '' said Harry confidently, giving the impression that it was something that had already been thoroughly discussed by the DA members.

Harry was startled when his auntie suddenly hugged him and murmured a easy 'thanks'to him. Tonks and Moody gaped at him in shock but Professor McGonagall just encouraged him to go on. He then continued telling them about the Patronus osculation, Demeter, bringing the other DA members and their design to aim for battle.

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

'' Yeah, something to that gist. We can not go on concealing forever and the fiat do not own enough fellow member to protect us all the time. Let 's face it. We have to civilize for war because WE are at war. '' said Harry, purpose etched on his young face.

Moody carefully assessed the Young man in front of him and paused for what seemed liveliness eternity before he replied, `` Very well, then. If you all can get back here alive and without any Major injuries, I will train you myself. But, if you fail, you will forget all about it. regard this your entry mental testing to auror training. ``

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

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

'' Do n't be too sure as shooting about anything, ceramist. '' growled Helen Wills Moody. `` When is it again ? ``

'' Next Mon. ``

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

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

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

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

Colorful sparks flew around hit and deflecting the bulwark and dummies strategically placed within the training room. The group started their own training to prepare for the second commission. Harry told them about Helen Wills 's challenge and that encouraged them to do their best. professor McGonagall and Madam hooch built a solid way within the Room of Requirements ( which magically expanded ) which served as their grooming ground. They put a silencing charm on the elbow room so as not to unhinge the other occupants.

'' HYDRO-OXIDUS ! '' shouted Ron, immediately pinning Hermione on the wall with the substantial body of water shank charm he conjured. He quickly stopped the spell and rushed to the nearly drowning Hermione.

'' Good one, Ron ! That was very right ! '' exclaimed Hermione at once, proud at her bestfriends advancement. Harry gave him a thumbs up from across the room.

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

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

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

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

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

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

'' Please do n't be mad at me. '' pleaded Harry gently. `` It 's just to indicate how the imperius whammy employment. It controls the mind of the somebody completely and if ordered, they will not hesitate to hurt even the ace they love most. '' His Quaker nodded in savvy. He released Seamus from his control and instructed the others on what to do.

After various days of rigorous training, all became genius at fighting the imperius curse, even young Dennis who seemed so unaccented at first could totally throw it off. disillusion charm was a picnic but apparition was met with some difficulty. But all were able-bodied to apparate quite well eventually though not as unspoilt as Harry yet who could not only apparate former the great unwashed with him but also pass anti-apparition barriers. Their shell charm also became stronger. They discovered that if they conjure the piece spell together, it will form a shield strong enough to repel unforgivable curses completely.

The next sunrise, Ron called for a encounter to talk over their strategies.

'' Here is the grouping listing. We separated them according to their congener distance from each early. The house-elves are going to guide us to their location so we do n't give birth to vex about that. '' said Ron, handing each of them a copy of the group. `` I trust that any personal difference of opinion shall be ignored at this moment. Is there any trouble with the grouping ? ``

mathematical group # 1 : Harry, Luna, Dennis - Hannah, Katie, Susan, Terry
Group # 2 : Ron, Lavender, Padma - Angelina, Ernie, Zacharias, Alicia grouping # 3 : Hermione, Parvati, Seamus - Dean, Fred, George, Neville
Group # 4 : Lee, Colin, Cho - Michael, Mark Antony, Justin

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

'' Since this elbow room and their location have anti-apparition barrier, we need to go to Hogsmeade first and apparate from there to a point near the safe- houses and convey the early members there before apparating back to Hogsmeade. Okay ? '' said Ron.

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

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

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

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

'' That 's good enough. By the way, Cho and I made another heap of talk through one's hat galleons and put a more advanced protean charm there. If before, it only tells the date and time of the DA coming together now it can inform us if any of our ally are in danger. '' said Hermione to unhinge Ron, giving each of them a fake galleon and gave the leaders the coins for the other members.

'' If it burns very hot, it means someone 's in peril and you only need to look at the galleon to know who 's calling for avail. '' added Cho.

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

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'' We 're set. '' declared Harry during lunch. `` Today is Sunday ... Tomorrow we must go and impart our comrades-in-wands back. If you have any doubts about this mission, say it now. Otherwise, it will be too belatedly. '' he paused to see if any of them wore a flyspeck hint of reservation on their faces but what greeted his eyes were sovereign purpose and unrivaled bravery. The group was almost glowing with it. `` All right. We will get together here and leave at exactly 6 am tomorrow. Rest well for now. We will need our strong point. '' Chapter 11 - The Second delegacy

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

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

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

Harry nodded in understanding. `` You 're asking if we are going to rescue her too ? '' he glanced at Ron who looked tormented with the sentiment of his lone sister suffering at the manpower of the enemies. `` What do you call up ? Silly, of course we are. We just necessitate to strengthen ourselves first. ``

Ron sighed with stand-in. `` Thanks, partner. I just need to hear that. You know, before tomorrow. ``

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

'' But how ? He was captured calendar week ago. '' said Ron.

'' I think he used mental telepathy to talk to me. Wait, I 'll try if I can score it puzzle out verso. I also want to ask him a few motion myself. '' said Harry, concentrating hard on the headmaster 's expression until it became solid in his mind.

'' professor, can you hear me ? ``

'' Harry ? ``

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

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

'' Ok. prof, I want to ask you something else if you do n't listen. Do you suffer any thought how I can be talking to you right now ? And why did my cicatrice blockage hurting. The painful sensation is supposed to be intense now but I do n't consume any visions anymore. ``

'' No, I do n't mind. The shock absorber you gave me when you almost pulverise my authority last June made me recognise that. As for the first question, I think some of your inert major power surfaced at cobbler's last due to the urgency of the situation. As for the arcsecond question, I can only presume that Voldemort has been closing his mind to you too to prevent you from discovering his program. He does not want to take hazard now that he 's winning the war. ``

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

'' Be careful tomorrow, Harry. ``

'' We will. Thanks, professor. Take care too. '' With that, Harry cleared his mind again and started to tell Ron what the headmaster had told him about Ginny. He was exhausted from the try but seeing the relieved expression of his best friend was Worth every ounce of Department of Energy he spent.

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Mon, 5:45 a.m. at the Training Room

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

'' Remember, the totally cognitive operation should take no longer than 15 mo. If anything happens, just press the coin and the repose will try to help if they can. Also, as soon as the group has completed its mission, return to the training room immediately and hold back for the others. We 'll take in a short group meeting afterwards. Okay ? '' said Harry. `` House-elves included. ``

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

Several minutes later, Ron 's and Lee 's groups arrived safely at the Training Room. No one said anything as they waited for the others to return. Some resorted to reading while others played solo wizard chess to while away the time. Each constantly checking the time and wondering what 's taking the others so long. It had been almost an time of day. Some unconsciously held the coin as if expecting it to burn soon. The wait was almost unbearable when they heard arguments erupting outside the room and it seemed to be getting nearer.

'' HOW daring THE TWO OF YOU ! DID N'T WE SPECIFY THAT WE 'LL COME FOR YOU AT EXACTLY 6:05AM ? DID N'T WE CLEARLY State Department IN OUR LETTER THAT YOU SHOULD BE READY WHEN WE ARRIVE TO plectron YOU UP ! WE ALMOST GOT KILLED BECAUSE OF YOUR IRRESPONSIBLE demeanour ! ``

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

'' But the gnome ate the alphabetic character, honestly ! '' said George.

'' Yeah, we were just starting to read it when the gnome catch it from our dainty script and shoved it down its throat. '' added Fred.

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

'' Really ! You know, you do n't require to pass water pathetic exculpation. A simple apology will do. '' Ron glared at them.

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

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

'' They 're not here yet ! ``

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

As if on cue, the door opened again and all oculus turned to the new arrivals.

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

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

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

'' passe-partout Harry Potter, Dobby is looking for your ally, Luna. Do n't interest. '' said Dobby quickly and disappeared. The other house-elves followed too.

All stared into infinite without any idea of what to do next. The others did not really like Luna. Some even thought her mad but the post called for some unity and any fighter for the effective incline should be treated with respectfulness and worry. Their anxiousness was tripled as they felt the coin burning. Each took out the coin and saw the words -- -- -- `` assistant ! Luna ! The Quibbler ! '' blinking fast.

Without wasting anymore time, Harry called Dobby and requested him to find oneself out where the Quibbler was. Within seconds, Dobby arrived with the precise location and Harry apparated to the Quibbler 's office where a shocking sight greeted him. Luna was fearlessly fighting her assailant - 4 death- eaters. Dodging curses and sending out respective trying to buy some meter until helper arrives.

Harry quickly pulled his own sceptre and tried to get close to Luna to shield her from some of the more advanced nemesis, thankful that the attacker did not seem to be very adept at jinx yet.

'' ESTUPENDO ! '' he shouted at them and the enemies backed away quickly, staring at their verge as if wondering why they were holding such a stupid person small-arm of wood. Harry smiled as he started to ran to Luna 's face. His grin faded, however, when he heard loudly pops again as more death-eaters entered the office. The conflict continued.

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

Harry realized that he need to get Luna soon so they could escape but the death-eaters made them too busy. The four death-eaters were still behaving oddly but the new arrivals were more feel than the initiative four. They never gave them time to breath. scourge flew across the elbow room at lightning speed. Harry saw Luna struck by a sandbag spell. He quickly revived her and was exhausted himself when he heard several to a greater extent tonic. The death- eaters stopped to expect at the new arrivals too, not expecting any reenforcement. But they were surprised when several curses hit each of them as ten DA penis who already started training arrived.

'' YOU IDIOT ! Why did you disapparate suddenly ? '' shouted Hermione in between curses. `` I thought we 're not supposed to go anywhere alone, especially in situations like this. Whatever happened to the 'strength in identification number'address you gave close time ? '' she continued furiously.

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

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

'' Yeah, cool ! '' shouted the others. Harry smiled inspite of himself. His booster did not seem terrified anymore. In fact, they seemed to accept the amphetamine hand in this picayune encounter. He gave Ron a liberate rein to direct the commands.

'' formation ! '' shouted Ron. They DA members quickly surrounded the mazed death-eaters, stuck out their scepter and simultaneously yelled, `` ABSOLUTO PROTEGO ! '' A rainbow cuticle covered the DA members. Then without removing their wands, Ron shouted, `` HYDRO-OXIDUS ! '' at the stunned death- eaters with the effect of the while multiplied six time due to the combination of their powers.

It hit the death-eaters forcefully and smashed them to the wall, sending some of the power equipments to lessen on the ground. Sensing defeat, they quickly disapparated to bring around themselves somewhere and glared maliciously at the DA members as they did so. Harry then quickly put up some defensive spells around the office to deflect another encounter.

Hermione, still clearly annoyed at the turn of consequence, glared at Luna and asked heatedly. `` Can you please enlighten us why we are all here now instead of the education elbow room ? ``

'' I apologize. I just could not protest the urge to visit my dad 's office before I go back. There 's something that I need to hold because I do n't trust that my father is utter. '' Luna said evenly while Harry held her hand in living. Cho 's heart narrowed when she noticed it.

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

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

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

'' Luna, I may not have a go at it how to line up your Father-God now but I think we can do something to construct his spirit do live. '' said Hermione brightly, trying to make up for her crudeness a while ago.

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

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

A hush up muteness followed her dictum .