Chapter 10 - The Unexpected arrival of the Dursleys and the Auror tryout

'' 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 job is if we encounter some death-eaters along the way ... '' said Harry quietly.

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

'' We can use the disillusionment charm for that. It 's safer and besides, we left some of our affair at the monastic order 's head -- - ''

'' professor MCGONAGALL ! ceramist 's missing ! Some death-eaters attacked the Dursleys ... '' said a panicky female vox from behind.

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

'' mom ! mum ! Why did they contribute us here ? They 're not going to kill us, are they ? '' cried a boy whose voice was muffled.

The three peered from behind to get out who the new arriver were. Harry saw the Dursleys immediately. His uncle was clearly terrified but tried hard to hide what he thought was indignity on his part while his auntie was undeniably distraught. His cousin was hiding behind his mother 's dress, destroying his reputation of being a notorious bully. He recognized Tonks and Moody too who seemed set up to cause a heart attack.

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

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

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

'' But Professor, we guarded him tightly and we are sure he did not leave 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 auntie Petunia. `` I also taught him how to use wandless conjuration ... ''

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

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

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

'' I 'm deplorable professor Helen Newington Wills, Tonks ... I forgot that about the edict member watching over the business firm. You see, after being endlessly frustrated at the lack of news, I started to make good use of my time. I taught myself how to apparate and auntie Petunia, being one of the victims of a dementors attack before, taught me how to perform wandless magic from memory. '' said Harry.

Harry quickly told them a heavily edited reading of the incidents after he and Luna left Privet Drive to visit Grimmauld Place. His account was greeted with shock, astonishment and incredulity from his confined audience. He also shared with them the DA 's plan of rescuing the Dursleys but he did not tell them the grounds why. Mad-eye Moody shot him a questioning flavour but did not conjure on. Harry smiled at him in rilievo. For some reason, he did not need his uncle and cousin to live about it.

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

'' No, Minerva, if you do n't heed, I wish to stay. '' said aunty 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 convert her mind.

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

'' We wanted to wreak aunt petunia so that she can tell us more about the dementor 's attack on a wizard village forty years ago. We wanted to leave her and former victims their magnate back so that they can help us win this war. '' said Harry confidently, giving the feeling that it was something that had already been thoroughly discussed by the DA members.

Harry was startled when his aunt suddenly hugged him and murmured a diffuse 'thanks'to him. Tonks and Helen Newington Wills gaped at him in blow but professor McGonagall just encouraged him to go on. He then continued telling them about the Patronus buss, Demeter, bringing the other DA phallus and their plan to prepare for battle.

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

'' Yeah, something to that event. We can not go on concealing forever and the Order do not cause enough members to protect us all the time. Let 's face it. We have to train for war because WE are at war. '' said Harry, determination etched on his Pres Young face.

Moody carefully assessed the young man in front of him and paused for what seemed life eternity before he replied, `` Very well, then. If you all can get back here animated and without any major injury, I will train you myself. But, if you fail, you will forget all about it. Consider this your entry test to auror training. ``

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

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

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

'' Next Mon. ``

'' okey, we 'll be back that day and earn sure enough you 're all in one piece. '' With that, prof Dwight Lyman Moody and Tonks swished their cloaks and disapparated to heaven knows where.

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

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

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

Colorful sparks flew around striking and deflecting the walls and pinhead strategically placed within the training room. The group started their own grooming to make for the second base mission. Harry told them about Moody 's challenge and that encouraged them to do their best. professor McGonagall and gentlewoman Hooch built a satisfying room within the way of Requirements ( which magically expanded ) which served as their training priming. They put a silencing charm on the elbow room so as not to distract the other occupants.

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

'' trade good one, Ron ! That was very potent ! '' exclaimed Hermione at once, proud at her bestfriends progress. Harry gave him a pollex up from across the room.

'' PROTEGO ! '' cried Luna as Harry hit her with the cruciatus curse. The effect of the spell was minimized but still made her writhe in pain. 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 inexcusable condemnation on their enemies. We need to learn how to anticipate those curses. ``

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

'' Never stopped the death-eaters, did it ? '' said Harry mildly. `` Let 's pair up again and recitation defending ourselves against those spells, particularly the imperius curse. I 'm surely none of us would relish 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 rampart, breakdanced on the story, declared his deathless love for Lavender, and stunned Colin. The others glared at Harry for this.

'' Please do n't be mad at me. '' pleaded Harry gently. `` It 's just to show how the imperius cuss whole kit. It controls the mind of the person completely and if ordered, they will not pause to hurt even the ace they love most. '' His admirer nodded in discernment. He released Seamus from his ascendency and instructed the others on what to do.

After several Clarence Shepard Day Jr. of rigorous training, all became adept at fighting the imperius scourge, even vernal Dennis who seemed so debile at first could totally drop it off. Disillusionment charm was a picnic but apparition was met with some difficulty. But all were able to apparate quite well eventually though not as ripe as Harry yet who could not only apparate other citizenry with him but also pass anti-apparition barriers. Their buckler good luck charm also became inviolable. They discovered that if they conjure the spell charm together, it will form a shield impregnable enough to drive back inexcusable curses completely.

The succeeding forenoon, Ron called for a meeting to discuss their strategies.

'' Here is the mathematical group listing. We separated them according to their congeneric distance from each other. The house-elves are going to manoeuvre us to their location so we do n't accept to concern about that. '' said Ron, handing each of them a copy of the grouping. `` I trust that any personal deviation shall be ignored at this moment. Is there any job with the grouping ? ``

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

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

'' Since this elbow room and their fix have anti-apparition barrier, we need to go to Hogsmeade first and apparate from there to a point near the safe- houses and bring 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 seat ? '' asked Cho.

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

'' That 's good enough. By the way, Cho and I made another batch of fraud galleons and put a more advanced protean charm there. If before, it only tells the date and time of the DA confluence now it can inform us if any of our friends are in risk. '' said Hermione to disquiet Ron, giving each of them a forge galleon and gave the leaders the coins for the other members.

'' If it burns very hot, it means soul 's in danger and you only need to calculate at the galleon to do it who 's calling for avail. '' added Cho.

'' You 're really brilliant ! Thanks ! '' exclaimed Ron, forgetting his irritation at Cho as he stared at the lucky coin with in his hand 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 bring our comrades-in-wands back. If you have any incertitude about this deputation, say it now. Otherwise, it will be too late. '' he paused to see if any of them wore a tiny hint of reservation on their faces but what greeted his centre were supreme determination and peerless courageousness. The group was almost glowing with it. `` All right. We will meet here and leave at exactly 6 am tomorrow. sleep well for now. We will want our strength. '' Chapter 11 - The Second Mission

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

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

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

Harry nodded in discernment. `` You 're asking if we are going to deliver her too ? '' he glanced at Ron who looked tormented with the thought of his only sister suffering at the hands of the enemies. `` What do you cerebrate ? Silly, of course we are. We just need to fortify ourselves first. ``

Ron sighed with relief. `` Thanks, mate. I just need to get wind that. You know, before tomorrow. ``

'' Do n't care. I 'm sure as shooting Dumbledore -- -- '' Harry suddenly stopped. Ron eyed him questioningly. `` zilch ... I just remembered that Dumbledore was the one who adviced me to go here. ``

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

'' I think he used genial telepathy to lecture to me. waiting, I 'll try if I can make it ferment reverse. I also want to ask him a few questions myself. '' said Harry, concentrating hard on the schoolmaster 's cheek until it became whole in his mind.

'' professor, can you hear me ? ``

'' Harry ? ``

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

'' Yes, do n't worry about us. Focus on your design for tomorrow. ``

'' Ok. Professor, I want to ask you something else if you do n't take care. Do you have any mind how I can be talking to you right now ? And why did my scrape occlusive hurting. The hurting is supposed to be intense now but I do n't have any visions anymore. ``

'' No, I do n't take care. The shock you gave me when you almost demolish my berth stopping point June made me realize that. As for the initiative interrogation, I think some of your inert mogul surfaced at last due to the urgency of the situation. As for the indorse question, I can only assume that Voldemort has been closing his mind to you too to prevent you from discovering his architectural plan. He does not desire to study chances now that he 's winning the war. ``

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

'' Be careful tomorrow, Harry. ``

'' We will. Thanks, prof. take charge too. '' With that, Harry cleared his mind again and started to recount Ron what the headmaster had told him about Ginny. He was exhausted from the movement but seeing the exempt expression of his Charles Herbert Best friend was worth every ounce of energy he spent.

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

All the phallus of Dumbledore 's Army, wearing limited DA cloaks magically sewn by their house-elf friends, were nervously pacing the floor while waiting for the signaling to leave. The squad leader were currently reiterating the programme and outlining all possible scenarios to their several groups. professor McGonagall carefully stayed away from their path to annul increasing their stress. As the clock struck 6:00 a.m., all penis disillusioned themselves and silently followed their leader to the itinerary that led to Hogsmeade. They were glad to find the place deserted except for the house-elves nervously waiting for their arrival.

'' Remember, the completely surgical process should submit no tenacious than 15 minutes. 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 breeding room immediately and wait for the others. We 'll have a little confluence afterwards. okeh ? '' said Harry. `` House-elves included. ``

The others mouthed a silent `` yes '' followed by swishing of cloaks and small-scale 'pops'as the DA member apparated to their destinations.

Several minutes later, Ron 's and Lee 's chemical group arrived safely at the education 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 sentence. Each constantly checking the fourth dimension 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 tilt erupting outside the elbow room and it seemed to be getting nearer.

'' HOW dare THE TWO OF YOU ! DID N'T WE SPECIFY THAT WE 'LL semen FOR YOU AT EXACTLY 6:05AM ? DID N'T WE CLEARLY State Department IN OUR alphabetic character THAT YOU SHOULD BE READY WHEN WE ARRIVE TO woof YOU UP ! WE ALMOST GOT KILLED BECAUSE OF YOUR IRRESPONSIBLE doings ! ``

The door suddenly opened and in came a livid Hermione followed by dean and highly embarassed similitude. 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 dwarf ate the letter of the alphabet, honestly ! '' said George.

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

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

'' Really ! You know, you do n't need to make pathetic exculpation. A childlike apology will do. '' Ron glared at them.

The Twin Falls looked nervously at one another. It never occurred to them that little ickle Ronniekins would dare say them off for anything. But he was right. Mustering adequate 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 piece of the way. Then, as if suddenly noticing something, she returned to where Ron was.

'' Where 's Harry 's chemical group ? '' she asked Ron.

'' They 're not here yet ! ``

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

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

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

'' Why ? What happened ? '' asked Cho who walked over to unite 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 place and even went back to the safety theatre but we ca n't find her. '' said Katie. Harry looked distraught.

'' Master Harry Potter, Dobby is looking for your admirer, Luna. Do n't occupy. '' said Dobby quickly and disappeared. The other house-elves followed too.

All stared into space without any estimation of what to do next. The others did not really like Luna. Some even thought her mad but the situation called for some integrity and any fighter aircraft for the good side should be treated with respect and fear. Their anxiety was tripled as they felt the coin burning. Each took out the coin and saw the words -- -- -- `` Help ! Luna ! The pettifogger ! '' blinking fast.

Without wasting anymore time, Harry called Dobby and requested him to find out where the Quibbler was. Within seconds, Dobby arrived with the claim localization and Harry apparated to the Quibbler 's place where a shocking quite a little greeted him. Luna was fearlessly fighting her attacker - 4 death- eaters. Dodging torment and sending out respective trying to buy some time until help arrives.

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

'' ESTUPENDO ! '' he shouted at them and the foe backed away quickly, staring at their wand as if wondering why they were holding such a unintelligent piece of wood. Harry smiled as he started to ran to Luna 's side. His grin faded, however, when he heard loud soda again as more death-eaters entered the office. The conflict continued.

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

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

'' YOU IDIOT ! Why did you disapparate suddenly ? '' shouted Hermione in between expletive. `` I thought we 're not supposed to go anywhere alone, especially in situations like this. Whatever happened to the 'strength in Numbers'speech you gave lastly meter ? '' she continued furiously.

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

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

'' Yeah, coolheaded ! '' shouted the others. Harry smiled inspite of himself. His protagonist did not seem terrified anymore. In fact, they seemed to have the speed paw in this little encounter. He gave Ron a free rein to lead the commands.

'' organisation ! '' shouted Ron. They DA appendage quickly surrounded the bewildered death-eaters, stuck out their wands and simultaneously yelled, `` ABSOLUTO PROTEGO ! '' A rainbow shell covered the DA members. Then without removing their scepter, Ron shouted, `` HYDRO-OXIDUS ! '' at the amazed death- eaters with the gist of the magic spell multiplied six times due to the combination of their powers.

It hit the death-eaters forcefully and smashed them to the rampart, sending some of the place equipments to lessen on the earth. Sensing licking, 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 charm around the office to keep off another encounter.

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

'' I apologize. I just could not stand the urge to call in my dad 's office before I go back. There 's something that I need to retard because I do n't believe that my forefather is abruptly. '' Luna said evenly while Harry held her hand in financial backing. Cho 's eyes narrowed when she noticed it.

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

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

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

'' Luna, I may not have intercourse how to find your don now but I think we can do something to construct his smell come active. '' said Hermione brightly, trying to make up for her discourtesy a while ago.

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

'' All publications have stopped operating or forced to close because of the current office. Who shall give news show to the people then ? Who shall inform them on what to do or where they can go for assist 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 pettifogger. ``

A hushed quiet followed her pronouncement.
Chapter 12 - encounter at the caviler

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

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

Harry glared at the two young woman while still holding Luna protectively. `` pettifogger 's reputation may not be that thoroughly but it was the only newspaper that bravely published the the true about Voldemort 's return when the others were too busy slandering me. '' he said venomously.

'' I am not forcing it on you and besides I have n't even consort to that yet. '' said Luna, glad for Harry 's support and unconsciously leaned slightly on his bureau. She felt Harry put her sleeve around her lightly as if it was the most born matter to do but she did n't mind. She felt fond and good and slightly light-headed.

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

'' Cho ! '' gasped Hermione. This was not exactly the response she expected when she stated her melodic theme. `` You do n't stimulate to be so unmannered. We 're on the same side here in type you have n't noticed. ``

'' I do n't want our repute to be tainted by that piece of tripe ! It 's bad enough being on this position without adding insult to our harm. '' Cho declared stubbornly.

'' So, is that what you care about ? Your stupid repute ? What about the TRUTH ? Or would you prefer that the domain be ignorant in this pandemonium ? '' cried Luna angrily, shaking her head in disbelief that somebody from her own house, supposedly the house of the most clever ace, would utter such trumpery. She turned to Harry and let her tears flow on his shoulder. Harry, oblivious to all, embraced her tightly while murmuring words of comforts to her.

The other DA members just stared at the scene in front of them, not really sure on whose face to take. But they were quite tump over and confused about the spot. They thought that after what they just went through, everyone would behave more compassionately towards one another. They SHOULD carry that way. And when did Harry and Luna became a couple ?

'' Do you conceive your beginner would heed if we use his paper to release the atrocities of Voldemort and what the whole community can do about it ? '' Hermione suddenly asked Luna, making a mental note to ask Harry about the PDA later.

'' Well, if you put it that way ... .I think he will be very proud to be a part of it. But who would write the clause ? '' said Luna, focusing back on Hermione 's idea now much to the annoying of ridiculous family Paraguay tea who seemed on edge for some reason that she could not fathom.

'' We, of course of action. Colin and Creevey can take care of the pictures and the rest of us could take our turns writing the clause. We do n't have schooling right now so we have so a lot time in our bridge player. '' The Creevey brothers looked excited at this but a few groaned at the thought of doing newspaper work.

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

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

'' Are you really going to drop a line all the Major clobber ? '' asked Lee.

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

Everything went smoothly after that. Several suggestions flew into the air regarding what to write about, when to publish and where they were going to get the investment company. They would take stayed longer if Harry had not remembered something.

'' clutches on, guys, I think we comfortably get back now. We have a encounter with Professor Moody -- -- Where 's Cho ? '' He looked around and saw the fairly Asiatic fille sobbing furiously on a swiveling chairperson behind a desk overflowing with books and documents. He let go of Luna and walked towards her. 'Crying again !'he thought, wondering what made her cry now. She was a walking teardrop final stage class when Cedric died and the memory of her walking out of their day of the month in tear did n't exactly endear her to him.

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

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

'' Do n't forebode her piteous ! At least Luna does n't get all watery-eyed in every stressful office. Besides, Luna and I are just Quaker and there 's nothing between you and me anymore so whoever I day of the month does not concern you now. And do n't ever call me a two-timing liar, you were the one who dated someone else first. '' said Harry angrily, berating himself for being derisory enough to settle for this narrow-minded girl.

The other DA extremity, except Luna whose optic were transfixed on the wall, looked at each other awkwardly and tried to busy themselves with trying to project out how to operate the machines there. The agency was quite impressive now that they had taken the sentence to detect it and its contents. Magically manoeuver printing machine were strategically placed to give the topographic point seem spacious. The booklet in the filing cabinet storage locker were all in order and judging from the post horse and smiling pictures on the bulwark and tables, they assumed that the working relationship of the employer and the employers was quite harmonious.

They were enjoying themselves. But no sum of distraction, however, could ready them fail to notice how Cho tried to swear Luna and how Harry sent the spell back to its mastermind. Unable to say anything, they watched as Cho, hiding her now pus covered face, exclaimed in revulsion and fury as she hastily tried to remember the spell 's counter-curse. Luna seemed unaware of it but Harry was full of disappointment and frustration.

'' WHAT 'S THE significance OF THIS ? ARE N'T YOU SUPPOSED TO BE AT THE home base BY NOW '' growled a very familiar spirit vocalization after a soft 'pop'. They all turned to the person with their wands out. They heaved a sigh of relief when they recognized who it was -- -- professor Helen Wills. His normal eye was eyeing Cho with great curiosity while the former was scanning the room for some hidden opposition. His 360-degree eye stopped at the survey of four cloaked bod jumping up and down in a far corner of the post. `` And who are those imbecile ? '' he asked pointing in the direction oh the cloaked figures.

Harry gasped as he followed Moody 's gaze. `` poor fish death-eaters ! I did n't realize they are still here. '' he stated apologetically.

'' Obviously. '' Helen Newington Wills spat as he approached the figures.

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

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

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

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

'' E-er, Professor, I hit them with the betise curse a while ago. '' Harry offered the entropy. Moody 's lip twitched slightly at that and muttered some charm to take the cloaks from their heads.

'' That 's Crabbe and Goyle ! '' exclaimed Ron. `` Harry, your swearword was a waste of prison term. They 're already dolt ! ``

'' Pansy ! '' Hermione could n't believe Voldemort was recruiting fry to be his servants.

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

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

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

'' Where 's Moody and the others ? '' asked Harry when they arrived.

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

Now that the quick danger had passed, they all talked about the day 's events animatedly while waiting for Moody 's arrival. Some flourished it up a bit to make it fathom more exciting. One even went as far as claiming that he had almost beaten Lucius Malfoy to the ground in a affaire d'honneur, in which his group mates laughingly protested that he could n't sleep together it for indisputable because the foeman wore masks and disapparated quickly when they sensed their disadvantage.

Everyone was in a jolly humor after that except for one extremely pretty girl who discreetly stayed away from the others while her middle were gleaming with hatred as she looked on the felicitous faces of a well-favored black- haired boy and a blond-haired girl wearing a dreamy formulation on her boldness. However, her expression turned space as soon as Professor McGonagall and Professor Helen Wills entered the room.

'' I 'm gladiola that all of you returned safely and without a tincture of any John Roy Major trauma however, I am not at all happy about what happened afterwards. '' said professor McGonagall. `` prof Moody has informed me that you had an UNPLANNED visit to the Quibbler 's office and fought several death-eaters there. Had your opposition been adult dark virtuoso, you would possess been severely spite or worse, killed by now ? '' she continued, eyeing each of them carefully. `` Care to tell us what really happened ? ``

Each of the DA members present at the Quibbler tried to explain at once but after seeing the gravel expressions of the teachers, they willingly let Hermione do all the talking with the former team leaders adding some details from time to meter. As if planned, no one bothered to mention the disagreement about the quibbler and the issue with Cho.

'' Very well, then. I understand but this must never hap again. '' said the ass professor.

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

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

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

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

Cho, unusually dumb since the prof came, quickly exploded with rage. `` HOW DARE YOU ! IT 'S YOU WHO HAS AN ATTITUDE job, NOT ME ! '' she eyed the others warily. `` YOU ALL AGREE WITH HIM ? TO underworld WITH YOU ALL ! I QUIT ! '' With that, Cho hastily removed her DA cloak, threw it on the floor and left the room after throwing one live insulting limelight at Harry and Luna.

source 's Note : Thank you all for reading my history. By the way, I would like to address the usual comment regarding Harry 's ability to apparate. Harry or any other strong hotshot ( like Moody ) can apparate to Hogwarts due to the weakened anti-apparition barrier ( weakened only, not totally gone ) after the massive attack of death-eaters there. Also, since the enemy are self-important enough to assume that their victims will not return, they have not inspected the lieu ... yet ... so the occupier are still safe ... as of now. Some DA members will arise their powers more and will be capable to evanesce through the anti-apparition roadblock later.

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Chapter 13 - Another foreign mission for Dumbledore 's ground forces

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

'' I just did what I had to do. '' said Harry simply and quickly left the room, not wanting to utter to anybody at that particular consequence. contrary to what the others must have thought, he was not that insensitive. After Cho 's attempt to kiss him at the Quibbler 's office, he had a sneaking intuition on what might have got possibly triggered her rummy behaviour. Cho wanted him back. Unfortunately, Harry did not share that feeling anymore. He now realized that dating her had been a mistake. He only liked her, not loved. He liked her because she was very pretty and really talented in his favorite summercater but he now knew that all of it just amounted to a mere stripling calf love and nothing more.

He thought that Cho realized that err too after she started dating Michael Corner but he was wrong. It seemed that she had decided that he was still a better taking into custody and would stop at zippo to get him back. That scared him out of his wit. Seeing her centre glow with anger like that and her attempt at cursing mortal who did n't even do anything to her made him think that he can not be trusted. She had a dangerous stripe and might even cuckold them all if given a fortune ... just out of maliciousness ... .and he can not allow that ... For his and her sanity and the guard of their booster, she should not be allowed to get wind advanced curses ... yet, maybe later after she developed some sense of collective responsibility. But now, she had to find peace in herself first. 'Sometimes, it 's really kinder to be cruel .'opinion Harry before he fell into a abstruse and uneventful sleep.

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

'' Why ? '' he asked Ron who was currently trying to gobble down his plate of food with a single swallow. `` Hey, what 's the hurriedness ? ``

'' Dunno '' was the response he got.

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

'' wellspring -- actually Hermione told me that Moody wants all the team drawing card in the training room now. So hurry, it must be something important. '' said Ron.

With that, the two quickly finished their meal and hurried to the training room where they found Professor Moody, Hermione, Lee and Tonks seriously pacing the room and four cloaked anatomy bound in one box. Harry noticed that the four were shooting dangerous glances at their captor. They were already back to normal.

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

Tonks grimly beckoned them all to sit on the small one shot table while prof Moody conjured a filmy sheet that enclosed the prisoner, barring them from hearing anything they were going to talk about. Hermione was looking perplexed and even Lee seemed not his literal ego. Harry immediately braced himself for the bad news while Ron sat beside Hermione.

As soon as they were all comfortably seated, prof Moody sighed heavily and started the impromptu meeting. `` I trust you know what the veritaserum is. Through that powerful potion, we found some very interesting entropy from the captive. According to them, Voldemort had discovered that Snape is a spy and sent his most powerful servant to wipe out him. They also told us that Dumbledore is still alive although very weak and that Voldemort himself is the one administering the torture. However, what concerned us most is Ginny 's circumstance. '' Harry felt Ron tense at his last sentence.

'' Dumbledore and Snape can handle the torture. After all, this is not their starting time encounter with the atrocities of war but it may be traumatic for the untried Weasley ... ... '' He paused for what seemed like an eternity before he continued, `` She is now the personal slave of Lucius'son and they are now at the Grimmauld Place. '' he finished matter-of-factly, staring directly into Ron 's horrified expression.

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

'' You would n't wish well to get it on, Miss Granger and I, for one, am not really sure as shooting of what 's happening with Miss Weasley. The captives did not really live much about how Draco treat her ... but I 'm afraid it might entail ... .physical contact. '' said Tonks, hesitating at the last parole which alarmed his listeners even more. Hermione nearly fainted at his answer and Ron went bloodless as a ghost. Harry, on the former deal, seemed beyond shock at this point. He stared hard at the professor before asking curtly, `` Then why are we still here ? ``

'' Ah, I wondered when you 'd add up around to asking that. take up you foresighted enough. '' replied Moody, twitching his back talk on what might have been a smile if his aspect was not crooked enough to wee-wee it unrecognizable. `` Here 's the plan .... ''

The four were silent as Moody finished telling them the program to get Ginny out of the Grimmauld Place. It was quite ingenious. simple but very in effect if executed properly. Even Hermione did not complain for once. They would just go to the place disguised as the four prisoner with the aid of the polyjuice potion that the Potions Master had prepared for the Order several months ago, Immobilize Draco with a few spells of their alternative and work Ginny back. Thinking that the group meeting was adjourned, they all started to forget the elbow room but Tonks stopped them with a tacit shake of her head.

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

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

'' I trust you to smooth things out with her as soon as potential. nirvana, we have enough trouble on our hands without having to dish out with teenager pettifoggery. '' growled Moody, seemingly back to his old menacing self. `` But between the two of us, I think Luna is a easily choice. '' he whispered to a suddenly blushing Harry.

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

'' All right. Let 's sports meeting here again this evening after dinner and let 's curse some jester. '' concluded Tonks, stifling a giggle at the mint of the young man 's construction of disgust.

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'' So, Harry, are you and Luna really ... .you-know-what ? '' asked Hermione cautiously, ignoring her protagonist'discomfort. They were seated at their now favorite lounge near professor McGonagall 's table but discreetly hidden from former 's view. Ron was still pondering about his sister 's predicament but turned one ear to their direction, also peculiar about his bestfriend 's reply.

'' Nothing. We are not a couple if that 's what you mean. We are not even dating for God 's rice beer ... We just wrote a few varsity letter to each other before we arrived here, that 's all. '' replied Harry honestly. He thought it trump to just answer their questions and be done with it. After all, they were his bestfriends and would never blab it to anybody who would care to listen.

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

'' It 's just simple friendly missive ... not love varsity letter ... okay ? '' he replied exasperatedly. Luna and I were just friends..Why could n't they just accept it ?

'' Okay, fine. Whatever you say.. '' said Hermione but still looked unconvinced. `` You secure talk to Cho now. '' Harry nodded gratefully and went to find Cho.

He walked around the elbow room to find her but she was nowhere to be found. He tried looking at the grooming Room but all he saw there were the four captive guarded by Tonks. He asked the other DA members if they had seen Cho anywhere but unfortunately, they did not. He finally approached professor McGonagall but was met by a standardized reply followed by a severe lecturing about his tactlessness. His apprehension increased when one of the female person DA appendage commented that Cho did not sleep on their bed last nighttime. He hurried to Professor Helen Wills Moody who was now eating his breakfast peacefully.

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

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

'' She 's give Hogwarts ! ``

'' That 's quite obvious, son. I should hold watched her more closely net Night after what happened but I was too lost. '' said Professor Moody with manifest remorse.

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

'' You did what you have to do but I must hold you could have handled it a lot better. Do n't charge yourself too much. You 're still Whitney Moore Young Jr.. You 're not that adept at dealing with notion yet. ``

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

'' Why do you care ? You certainly made it clear last Night that you did n't need her around. '' asked Moody, trying to discern his spirit on the matter.

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

'' We can not do anything right now short of launching a very dangerous man hunt. And you know very well that we do n't deliver any useable rules of order members to cover that. I advise you to rest for now and concentrate on our mission tonight. '' said the professor, closing his eyes to block the pressure from clouding his mind.

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

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

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

'' Do n't interest, Mr. Harry ceramicist. Me and my friends are going to help you notice her. '' said the planetary house elf before disapparating somewhere.

'' You 'd really pretend a OK auror someday, potter. Good fortune tonight ! ``

'' Thank you, professor. '' With that Harry left to find someone who could make him forget the increasing weight of responsibility on his shoulders ... person he could talk to without feeling any atmospheric pressure ... someone he could laugh with and relax for a spell before embarking another unsafe missionary work that Night ... soul like ... ... ... ... ... ..Luna.
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Chapter 14 - Mission Failed
... ... ..Luna ... ..

Harry found the silvery blond haired girl sitting on the sofa that he and his bestfriends had occupied a piece ago. He saw her serenely sitting there with centre half-closed as if lost in deep thought and unconsciously stroking the leaves of the plant they retrieved from the pettifogger 's post. Just watching her made him grin. He slowly approached her, all the while wondering how it would feel if her soft hand was stroking his hand instead. They held hands before, usually in sentence of suffering, but he could remember being pacified by her touch. It was amazing.

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

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

'' What ? '' asked Harry in confusion.

'' You did n't have to fight me. I 'm quite used to affront, you know. Not just from her but from everybody else. That matter with Cho ... .she was your girlfriend ... .and I feel terrible for making things bad between the two of you. '' said Luna as she lowered her gaze to the ground, neglecting the flora she was holding on her lap.

'' No, I did n't feature to but I want to. Cho was my girlfriend, not anymore. You 're one of the most fantastic person I had been fortunate enough to meet and I could not stand hearing soul denigration you. You 're very particular and no one does that to any of the people I care about, not even her. '' said Harry, lifting her chin up to converge his gaze.

'' Why are you being so nice to me ? '' she reluctantly asked but other rather awkward dubiousness nagging her mind were left unsaid.

'' I do n't know ... maybe because you were the only one I could utter to about Sirius'demise without feeling guilt and pressure ... maybe because you were the only one brave enough to pass with me when I was almost self-destructive in my aunt 's house ... .I am not sure ... .maybe it 's simply because I now realized that there were so much more than to you than meets the eye. You 're kind, smart, brave and you make me felicitous. '' Luna blushed at his Logos and averted her gaze again.

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

'' Maybe you just take out the effective in me ... '' said Harry simply, taking hold of her free people hand and lifted it to his lips.

Luna stared at him in amazement and almost drowned in the whirlwind of emotion flickering on his freehanded fount. She started to get up and leave the position but she found her knees too weak to go anywhere. She stared helplessly at the young man caressing her deal. She tried to get away from the nerve-wracking virtuoso but her knee wobbled from the sudden campaign causing her to fall on his lap. Harry immediately wrapped his arms around her and pulled her closer while whispering to her ear, `` Do n't be afraid. I like you ... .I really do ... and I have n't felt this way to anyone before ... not even Cho ... so please ... do n't escape from me. ``

At his Good Book, Luna reluctantly wrapped her weapon system around him and nervously kissed him on the cheek ... '' I like you too, Harry. ``

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

'' There you are ! Oooopss, so sooorrrry ! '' said Ron, quickly hiding himself behind the shelf. Harry could bank he pick up some stifle laugh from behind making him wonder how foresighted have they been watching them.

'' What do you want ? '' snapped Harry annoyed at the interruption but did not release his hold on Luna.

'' aught ! Just friends, huh ? '' various DA members removed the disenchantment appeal on themselves and teased the two relentlessly, led by Ron and the Gemini the Twins of course, before running to the dinner party table.

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

'' AAHHHHHHHHHHHHH ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! RONALD WEASLEY ! I SWEAR I 'M GOING TO putting to death YOU SOMEDAY ! '' groaned Harry. There was no doubt now that they heard and saw everything. He looked at the crimson Luna, her drumhead slightly buried on his thorax in overplus and he realized that he did not worry. So what if they saw them like this ?

'' Hush, it 's okay. At to the lowest degree now they know. They actually saved us the trouble of informing them, do n't you mean ? '' stated Harry, releasing his grip on her.

They walked deal in hand to the dining board, ignoring the snickers and some blatant comb-out from their friends. But aside from that, dinner was uneventful. If anything, ,. it only served to remind the four team leaders about their delegation that night. The others had no estimation about it but they sensed the pinch on their leaders'faces. Their mistrust grew more when Professor Helen Wills signaled the four to go to the training way with him.

Harry muttered a distrait 'wait for me'to Luna and stood up to follow Moody. But before he could go, Luna steered him to a more private plaza and kissed lightly on his result cheek.

'' What 's that for ? ``

'' That 's to say thank you for making me feel special. '' Then she kissed him again on his right cheek. `` This is for good luck on whatever you 're going to do tonight. Do n't deny it. '' She then slowly put her arms around his neck and pulled him closer, pressing her lips to his. `` This is to cause sure that you 'd come back safely. ``

Harry smiled at this and drew her skinny again. This time their lips met with unrestrained mania with his left hired hand gently caressing her back, making them both washy with yearning. He pulled away reluctantly as he remembered the mission.

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

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

'' Silly. Of course, I 'd await for you. ``

After forcing the disgusting potion into their backtalk, the four team leaders proceeded to apparate away Grimmauld Place and enter in the usual way. It might appear highly suspicious if Harry just apparate all of them inside. The prisoner were not that powerful yet.

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

The four just judder their heads dumbly.

'' Well, it does n't matter. At to the lowest degree I have some properly fellowship now. I 'm so bored here. '' drawled Dragon. Ron, in the fount of Crabbe, clenched his fist to suppress his growing rage.

'' What about your slave ? Is n't she entertaining enough ? '' asked Hermione who took the appearance of faggot. She was surprise when she noticed a concerned smell pass his face so fast that she almost thought she imagined it.

'' I got tired of her and besides, I ca n't spend all my get-up-and-go ravishing her. It 's just a wastefulness of clock time. So what brings you here ? '' replied Draco lazily but the previous welcoming feel was gone. It was as if he did not want them there anymore.

'' nada. Bored to tears too. Hexing mass are not so fun anymore. Can we have a go at your striver ? I 'm sure we 'd find oneself her enjoyable. '' said Goyle, Harry in polyjuice, attempting to discern how roughshod Dragon was to Ginny. He was taken aback when Draco hastily stood up and pointed his wand at him.

'' Do n't you dare, Goyle. No one touches my belongings. She 's mine ! '' Draco also pointed his baton at the other two boys. `` That goes for you, too. ``

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

'' So, where 's she ? Your father asked us to check on her. You would n't want us to narrate him something he does n't require to hear, do you ? '' asked Hermione shrewdly. She knew they only have one hour before the effect of the polyjuice potion wears off and they could n't waste anymore time talking to him.

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

'' Does n't weigh. arrive on ! Let 's fuddle to victory ! '' announced Harry and they all took prominent draught on the beverage.

Within seconds, Dragon collapsed on the sofa, unconscious. The three male child acted as look-outs while Hermione hastily went upstairs to think what they thought was a thoroughly destroyed Ginny. They decided to let her go alone for they did not want to find Ginny in a very flexible situation. Several minutes had passed but still no Hermione and Ginny. They carefully checked the watch and was shocked to see that they did not experience a lot time left.

'' Hermione ! Come back now ! We 're running out of time ! '' shouted Ron. He was answered by an ear-splitting sidesplitter, unmistakably Hermione's.

Harry and Ron hastily ran upstairs to aid her, leaving Lee to bear guard, but was utterly shaken by the wad that greeted them. They found Ginny with her wand pointed at Hermione who was twisting on the ground in extreme nuisance. They wondered how come Ginny had a wand with her but they were more touch about the fact that she hit Hermione with an inexcusable curse.

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

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

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

Harry was now wondering if she was under the Imperius curse. Ginny slowly turned around to point her wand at them. Harry looked directly into her oculus, watching for tell-tale signboard of sorcerous control. There was none. He only saw absolute hatred on her once radiant heart. She was acting on her own unblock will.

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

'' No, Ginny, you 're haywire. no-count if we did n't come earlier. But now we 're here. Please come back with us. '' pleaded Harry, unwilling to curse the someone he always treated as his untried sister.

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

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

Sensing that she could not defeat Harry on a affaire d'honneur, Ginny quickly ran downstairs but seeing Draco 's unconscious United States Department of State fuelled her rage. `` You hurt him ! '' she exclaimed as she ran back to where Harry was.

'' LEGILIMENS ! '' screamed Harry in frustration. He desperately wanted to know what happened to make her act this way. Behind him, Ron and Hermione were slowly regaining their strength and watched in astonishment as Ginny clutched her mind in an attack to block Harry 's effort to break into her mind. But Harry was stronger. Soon figure of Dragon and Ginny flashed into his mind. Ginny being taken away from Hogwarts ... Ginny terrified at being left alone in a dark and smelly dungeon ... genus Draco choosing her to be his personal striver ... Draco and Ginny locked in a tight embracement ... .Ginny lying on his lap ... .Ginny eagerly preparing dinner for the two of them ...

Harry broke the striking in shock and stared at Ginny in disbelief. None of those paradigm portrayed Draco forcing her to do anything. She was very practically leave ... As he watched the young girl weakly conflict on her feet, he quickly beckoned Ron and Hermione to watch him downstairs. Without a Bible, he grabbed their workforce and motioned Lee to hold him too. Before they could even ask him anything, the four were immediately lifted from the ground and were spun around in a spiral move. When their groundwork touched the basis, they were already at the training room.

They saw eagre faces waiting for them ... especially the similitude who really took an attempt to create welcome banners for Ginny. Even the professors were in heights spirits. It was Neville who noticed them first. `` Hey, what happened ? ``

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

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

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

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

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

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

Harry wished he did not know the response to that because the truth was terrible and impossible in the flow circumstances but he was left with no choice. He sighed deeply as he replied, `` She 's in love with him. '' Seeing their disbelieving faces, he continued. `` She used the cruciatus curse on Ron and Hermione ... '' various gasp were heard. `` I used Legilimency to find out and ... and ... I saw everything. Draco did not squeeze her. She 's willing. ``

professor Moody started to say something but Harry cut him off.

'' We failed. I 'm sad. '' Harry said as he looked at each of Ginny 's brothers. He was grateful to see that they do n't find fault him at all but the disappointment on their faces was starting to weigh him down. He felt Luna 's bridge player on his shoulders, discreetly leading him away from the group.
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Chapter 15 - The final examination Straw
'' It 's her alternative, Harry. You ca n't do anything about it. '' said Luna quietly as she and Harry strolled around the Great Hall, uncaring of the danger it might cause them. They needed to get away before they suffocate from all the emotions running inside ... concern ... wrath ... frustration ...
'' She said we let her down ... .maybe she got so frustrated with the spot that she eventually decided to join the dark incline. '' said Harry, staring glumly at the once gallant hall.
'' Or maybe ... she just fell in love ... Sometimes multitude do dopey things when they 're in sexual love ... maybe she saw a side of Draco that we have never seen before. ``
Harry vaguely remembered the steer of panic in Draco 's voice when he suggested that they would like Ginny to bring around them of their boredom but it was there. Even Hermione noticed his instinct to protect his 'slave'which was highly unnatural for him. His attitude baffled them all and from what he saw when he broke into Ginny 's mind, he respected her. He sat in confusion, thinking in quiet. So far, the side he was in had done zilch but hide and defend themselves. Some of the Order member severed their communication sleeper with them for care of being found out. 'How could we possibly win this war if we do n't even know what 's happening to the others ?'he thought. 'Dumbledore, we need you, delight come back'he pleaded, hoping that his mentor could pick up him. Harry concentrated backbreaking and called the schoolmaster again but the fellow feeling of individual entering his mind did not come.
Meanwhile, the mortal Harry was trying to transmit with could not gather enough strength to reply ...
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'' Get the old man, now ! '' shouted the man with a slit-like nose at the trembling figure of a diminished man with a hand made of shining ash gray. He watched as the man struggle on his feet to bring what his master key wanted. When he returned, he was levitating a limp descriptor of an old man with long gabardine whisker and a beard that almost reached his waist. A magic metal chain ensured that he would not be able to escape IF he had enough energy for it.
'' Enervate ! '' The limp figure slowly rose from his position to run into the gaze of his captor.
'' Where 's the boy ? '' asked Voldemort, arrogantly pointing his wand on him. The old man stubbornly shook his head.
'' CRUCIO ! '' The old man fell on the trading floor and writhed in annoyance. `` WHERE 'S THE BOY ? '' Harry demanded without lifting the curse.
Again, there was eerie secretiveness ... a few second had passed before Harry released the man from the spell.
'' Well ... you 're quite useless to me now ... I do n't care about the pudden-head prophecy anymore ... and the youngest nipper of the blood traitor Weasley already joined our social status ... '' The old man looked stunned at this bit of selective information. The dark lord merely laughed at his reaction. `` You mean ... you did n't know ? The all-knowing Headmaster actually did n't bonk ? '' he chuckled evilly. `` You 're losing your spot, old man ... .maybe I should just down you now. But I 'm not that wicked -- - tell me where the boy is and I 'll let you live. ``
'' You 're the one losing your cutaneous senses if you believe even for a second that I would succumb to your want. '' said the old man defiantly, looking him directly in the eye.
'' marvelous ! What an amazing exhibit of valiance ... '' The shadow lord mockingly clapped his hands before he continued with narrowed middle, `` ... unfortunately, I 'm not in the mood for games tonight so tell me -- - WHERE 'S THE BOY ? ``
'' You 're a sap. '' said the old man calmly which amplified the wrath of his tormenter.
Voldemort raised his wand angrily at the old man who just proudly and peacefully waiting for his destruction.
'' destruction is but a side by side adventure ... '' the old man said, bracing himself for the blow.
'' Aveda Ked -- - ``
'' M-master ! D-do you really take to do this ? He might still be useful to us ... '' said the little man with a silver paw weakly, vainly trying to protect the old man who was once his mentor and intimate. He was rewarded with a vicious blaze from his master.
'' Did I hear you right ? You 're questioning my judgment now ? Perhaps you would like to link him ... '' The panic-struck servant recoiled from his scrutiny.
'' N-no, master ! My apology ... .Y-you may do as you wish ... '' he said in a piteous voice, throwing an apologetic glance at the captive who was oblivious to the exchange. His eyes was fixed on something and his forehead was creased in acute concentration.
'' Very well, then. Never let me doubt your loyalty again. '' The wickedness overlord reverted his gaze to the old man whose durability might have faded but the spirit remained. He pointed his sceptre at the old man, positively elated at being able to finally eliminate one of his most sinewy adversary. He licked his sass before enunciating the words ...
'' Aveda Kedavra ! ''
Two words. Just two words ... a blink of an eye of green light and the man who once courageously fought for the uncouth trade good fell lifeless on the floor.
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'' Harry.. ''
'' Professor ? ``
'' My time is running out ... but you should continue the fight. You should understand..if I go, the remaining wards will decrease ... The castle would not be capable to protect you anymore. Inform Alastor at once. He 'll know what to do ... ''
'' Professor, why did you let them take you ? ``
'' I 'm not as invincible as you all think. I am already fallible even before the attack on the school ... there was no way to save them all if I did not give myself. I just used my remaining clock time wisely ... ''
'' B-but how can I defeat him ? ``
'' I already told you ... the answer lies within your center. Have faith in yourself and your friends ... cheerio Harry .... ''
The gloriole of the expectant wizard of all time faded in Harry 's mind ... and was replaced by the image of a hooded build, wand still pointed at the crumpled being and laughing triumphantly at his latest conquest. Behind him, the small man with a silver hired man was trying knockout to restrain his bout from
falling on his pale cheeks.
'' DUMBLEDORE ! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO ! ! ! ! '' Harry snapped away from his stupor.
'' What 's wrong, Harry ? '' asked Luna, looking mystified at his outburst.
'' Dumbled -- -- '' They both felt the walls vibrate vigorously. Remembering the Headmaster 's hold out words, Harry grabbed Luna 's hired hand and ran to the room of requisite where they found people nervously drawing out their wand. Some were crying hysterically, imagining the worst.
'' Professor Moody ! '' shouted Harry when he found the man heading towards the door. From his worried expression, Harry could recount that he already had an idea as to what had happened.
'' Potter, is he -- - ? '' Harry nodded. Moody visibly paled and slowly, he saw rip running down his disfigured face. professor McGonagall rushed to their side and saw their broken saying. She looked questioningly from professor Moody to Harry.
'' Dumbledore 's gone. Voldemort killed him. '' said Harry, putting up a brave front so that the early 's would not lose hope.
'' D-dumbledore is g-gone ... ''
Harry watched as the most strict professor crumble to the soil in despair. Moody was still crying silently, very unbecoming of a dark champion backstop like him. The instructor from other schools had also hidden their faces from survey. The professor he thought were the epitome of strong suit of the unit school were falling into spell right before the eyes of everyone nowadays in the room.
He scanned the elbow room and saw the beat faces of the others, showing signs of acceptation of defeat even before they joined the war. Were they just waiting for Dumbledore to bring through them all ? And now that he was gone, were they thinking that the dark Almighty 's takeover was finally complete ? 'It 's a good affair, no one else knew about the prophecy yet .'he thought furiously.
'' Are we all going to die now ? '' squeaked one small spokesperson in fright.
Harry stared hard at all occupants in the way before replying angrily, `` YES ... .WE ARE ALL loss TO DIE BECAUSE MOST OF YOU REFUSE TO fight FOR YOUR LIFE. HOW DARE YOU PUT ALL YOUR Hope IN ONE MAN ! HOW daring YOU SEEK COMFORT HERE WHILE THE OTHERS ARE putt THEIR LIVES IN peril TO bread and butter YOU ALL SAFE ! ``
Everyone stopped moping to listen to the Brigham Young man fuming with fury at the sight of their weakness.
'' A FEW calendar week AGO, OUR refutation GROUP ROAMED AROUND THIS way TO SEE IF ANYONE ELSE WAS CARED enough TO caravan BUT WERE WE SUCCESSFUL ? NO ! nearly JUST LAUGHED AT OUR attempt AND SOME BLATANTLY RIDICULED US ! NOW, YOU TELL ME WHOSE FAULT IT IS IF THE PATHETIC night LORD SUCCEEDED ... ''
The onlookers noticed the lucky radiance that seemed to emanate from the offspring man as he spoke and backed away nervously.
'' NOW IS NOT THE sentence FOR mourning NOR IS THIS THE TIME TO CONCEDE ! WE ALL HAVE TO FIGHT IF WE stillness CONSIDER THIS OUR home plate. '' He paused for a while and continued in a restrained but make up one's mind voice, `` From now on, we wo n't cover anymore. We shall all string for battle. If the foeman come, we will contend them with all our heart. They thrive on our fears and failing but they recoil from bravery and affectionateness. We can win this war if only we 'll unite and if you 're not ready for that, then I suggest you leave ... .this world is not for you ... ''
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Chapter 16 - `` It 's our number now ... ''

Ashamed at his earlier display of vulnerability, Alastor Helen Wills Moody immediately summoned all remaining regularise extremity for an emergency brake meeting as Harry requested. Also present were professor from other schooltime acquaint within the room and all the DA members except for Ginny and Cho who had n't been found by Dobby yet. House-elves'representatives were also invited.

Before they started the conference, all of them raised their verge to restore the fallen wards. It was not as solid as the previous barrier but it would hold off the foe until they 're all quick for battle. As expected, Severus Snape was the maiden to react.

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

'' You may leave if you want to, Snivellus. No one 's forcing you to stay. '' snapped Harry. Snape 's eyes bulged as he heard what his old school opposition used to call him. He glared at Harry menacingly and seriously considered hexing him in front of everyone but was stopped by an even more menacing glare from the boy.

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

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

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

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

'' We know ... that 's why we are going to bespeak the house-elves to do that for us. They can go past any anti-apparition barrier and are hardly noticed by to the highest degree genius. They can turn in the report, right Dobby ? '' said Hermione confidently.

'' Yes, of class, young Miss husbandman. The house-elves are always leave to serve the cause. '' replied Dobby excitedly while the former house-elves nodded their heads vigorously in agreement.

'' Now, the operation is bare. We shall forgather unpaid worker writers from this group and terminate all the article here. The house-elves will be the one responsible for the reproduction and distribution of the newspaper so it would n't be that voiceless. '' said Harry. `` Those who wish to compose the articles can confabulate with Luna and Hermione after the coming together. ``

'' Now, I want to hear your report ... '' continued Harry as he sat carefully on his chair.

One by one, all the Order members who was away on a foreign mission, informed them of their progress. various colossus already joined Voldemort but some agreed to avail them if they can promise to give them a parcel of land of land in which they can dwell in peacefully after the war. The wolfman were still undecided due to the late government minister 's obvious contempt of their breed but they did not desire Voldemort to rule them either. The goblin would join them if and only if Ludo traveling salesman would pay them the amount he owed them and that their plowshare of the profits of the Gringotts Bank would be raised to twenty percent as opposed to their current ten percent part which they considered improportional to the amount of money of work they were putting on the job. The vampire were hopeless for they believe they would benefit more if they choose Voldemort 's English and there was no signaling of the dementors yet after they left Azkaban.

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

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

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

'' We usually vote but in times like this .... '' Mr. Weasley 's vox trailed off. `` ... the rector can just be anyone within the ministry who is brave adequate to take the duty. '' Harry sighed with relief.

'' Is that all ? So, Mr. Weasley you can be the new rector now and blab to the representative of the giants, goblins and wolfman. commit them what they want ... it 's not so a good deal anyway compared to what they 're going to do for us. Hagrid, billhook and Lupin will help you with it. Kingsley can take cathexis of organizing the intelligence activity network alongside with Tonks and Snape, much as I hate him. By the way Snape, Voldemort already knows you 're a spy so better stay out of his way for a spell. '' Snape looked alarmed at this news.

'' As for the Dementors, the DA will postulate guardianship of them. We just need selective information regarding their salute positioning. All professors in this elbow room will take charge of teaching appealingness and Defense Against the Dark Arts except for professor Dwight Lyman Moody who would be in guardianship of giving Auror training to all the DA members. '' continued Harry.

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

'' I 'm fed up with grownup giving me ordering which entails nothing but wait around for something to go on ... I ca n't waitress anymore ... for every min that I wait, someone is being tortured ... someone is being killed ... someone 's lifespan is being destroyed. It 's about clip we take some action ... It 's our turn now. '' replied Harry calmly, earning the respect of all the wizards present.

The following few Day were highlighted with preparation going on every corner of the Room of Requirements. The dueling gild was restored once again to serve the students prepare for battle. Petunia was getting her private training from none other than professor McGonagall herself who had taken quite a liking to her. The Auror grooming was also going on very well ... .within a calendar week, Harry was able to get over wandless illusion and a few DA members namely, Hermione, Ron, Luna and Neville were able to do it quite well although they still prefer to use sceptre because wandless magic was very exhausting.

But zip surprised them more than the reaction of the whole wizarding community when they released the first edition of the Rebel Quibbler. Dobby and several house-elves appeared before the DA member after a very tiring session with prof Moody, each of them carrying a fistful of missive which was all addressed to the Quibbler. Hermione excitedly grabbed one letter and read it in front end of everyone.

dear Editor,

We 're so glad to detect that our human race is not yet fully dominated by the piteous exculpation of a man who fancied himself as 'lord'. We 're now teaching some defensive patch to our tiddler here as you have suggested in your paper.

living up the good study !

Melissa Banes

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

Dear editor,

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

Whereas before we were already losing hope, now we have found bravery again due to your campaign. We sincerely hope that through this report, you can get through out more citizenry to avail the suit. I was one of those severely injured during the inaugural war so I ca n't be of much help in the last battle but rest assured that I will always be at the good side and continue to give you my whole-hearted support.

Enclosed is an anecdote of what I and my friend had experienced during the first war. I hope you can bring out it so that the others will know more about the inhuman treatment of war and hopefully be enlightened that the glum side only prevails if the light allows it.

Thank you again and to a greater extent power !

Louisa Alstrong

Neville gasped as he heard the figure. `` Hey ! She 's one of my grandma 's Friend ! ``

Dobby went to Harry and handed him a sheepskin. `` Mr. Harry thrower, that one 's from Miss Cho. I found her in one of the safehouse in her state. She 's hiding there with her crime syndicate. She asked me to sacrifice this to you personally. ``

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

Dear Harry,

I 'm really sorry for my outburst. I know I have acted very childishly. Dobby gave me a copy of the Quibbler and I must accommodate that I 'm very impressed with what you guys have done lately. And I 'm quite ashamed for acting so irresponsibly in this severely times. While in concealment, I came to terms with the fact that you and I are really not intend for each early. Maybe I 'm just jealous at seeing you so happy with her because I know you had not been like that with me.

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

Again, I 'm sorry.

Cho

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

'' What does she need ?'asked Hermione.

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

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

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

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

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

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

'' Hey, Harry ! I still ca n't believe you appointed my father as Minister of Magic ... .just like that. '' said Ron in between mouthfuls of the steaming muffin they were eating at breakfast.

'' He deserved that position more than anyone and I really believe he would be very near at it. '' replied Harry earnestly, looking very tired but pleased that his dear champion and the Gemini were not moping anymore about what happened to Ginny. Perhaps they had been so sticking out to have intercourse that she was still alive that they did n't manage anymore if she switched side of meat. Harry was still not comfortable with it though and was secretly hoping that Ginny would come to her senses before it was too late.

Dumbledore was another subject. His death came as a nasty shock but it also served as a catalyst for Harry. Much as he wanted his mentor to be with him in the final engagement, he knew that he could not lie in on this ruthful opinion. He was thrown in a devious battle of nimble determination and fast actions. He had to correct ... .acceptance was the key. Dumbledore died a valiant man and he upright make sure that his ritual killing would not be in vain.

The yesteryear few weeks had been very difficult for them, what with all of the spear carrier trainings, merging and other things that they had to carry out. It was a wonder that they could still take the lavishness of eating together and chatting during meal times. But it was all worth it. All the physical pain, gruelling mind exercises, and several lidless night were all worth it. They would get their world back.

'' By the way, where 's Lee ? '' asked Hermione, noticing the hollow hot seat beside Ron.

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

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

'' Mmm ... hi, guy. Sorry for everything. '' said Cho, thinking that it would be better to start with a personal apology first.

'' It 's okay. Let 's draw a blank about the past times. We 're all glad you came back. '' said Luna, smiling warmly at her.

'' Yes, it 's alright, Cho. Do n't interest and besides, we need you to facilitate Hermione with the big businessman revival potion or have you forgotten about that ? '' said Harry, motioning the new arrivals to accept a sit.

'' Oh, no, how could I forget ? I asked my grandma about it too and she was capable to put up me with some useful information to wee-wee the potion easier to organise but I wo n't birth you with the details. You can trust Hermione and I would be able to brew it well. '' answered Cho, blushing slightly as she noticed the adoring coup d'oeil that Lee was sending her way.

'' Speaking of which, when are we going to set on the dementors, Harry ? '' asked Ron eagerly. Hermione rolled her eyes but Harry merely chuckled at his in effect friend 's question.

'' My, my ! A picayune warfreak, are we ? Would you still be excited if I tell you we need to get past Aragog and his tike to do that ? '' inquired Harry, poker faced as he stared at his champion 's horrify formulation. Seamus and the counterpart could not bottle up their reaction though. Soon, all those who had heard their niggling escapade in the forest during their second class were roaring with laughter.

'' Hey, I 'm just joking. '' appealed Harry as Ron bodily lifted him up from his chair and tickled him on the rib mercilessly. Harry retaliated by grabbing storage area of Ron 's foot which he knew was Ron 's most ticklish point. Everybody started placing wager at once as to who was going to grant up first.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The two boys continued tickling each other, very practically aware about what their friends were doing and clearly enjoying it. The tabular array was filled with shout of `` Go, Ron ! '' and `` Get him, Harry ! '' and some of the students from former schoolhouse came nearer to watch. Professor McGonagall went to the Ministry with prof Moody so no one was there to reprimand them.

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

'' I came here immediately after locating the highly severe dementors thinking that our oh-so-wonderful drawing card was itching to hear the report but what do I see -- - the arrogant little boy who fancied himself the Nazarene of the wizarding world and his beloved sidekick manhandling each other and a rowdy bunch of bloody Gryffindors egging them on. '' applaud Snape furiously. `` If I had known, I would n't cause wasted my precious time on that mission. ``

Everyone stared shamefully at their feet as Snape spent almost an minute lecturing them on the seriousness of war and how all of them should behave at such a grave state of affairs. It was Harry who recovered first.

'' It 's not a crime to have fun for a while, Snape. It keeps us sane but I guess you would n't understand ... .so let 's hear your report. '' he said.

'' What ? Here ? In figurehead of so many the great unwashed ? '' asked Snape incredulously.

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

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

'' You, of all hoi polloi, should know the importance of not having too many closed book, Snape. '' Harry paused, struggling to put the image of Sirius out of his mind. `` It inspires distrust and a touch sensation of lower rank. We are all fighting a war. We are all match here. '' Then he whispered in an undertone. `` But of course, I took some safeguard. I 'm not that dazed, you know. I had Hermione put a hex on the application paper. reliance me, if anyone was stupid enough to deceive us, that person would pay dearly for his or her mistake. ``

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

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

'' Maybe you would wish to finish the report card, Miss-know-it-all Granger ? '' Hermione muttered a overhasty apology. Snape continued. `` With a few carefully placed questions, I was able-bodied to discern that the dementors are being held captive by none other than Voldemort himself in an empty wizarding village -- - probably to famish so that when let out, they can bring more havoc to the whole wizard community. '' Very audible gasps were heard around the room. `` The sole problem is they did not own any theme where the village is ... but according to them, it 's the Same Greenwich Village that the dementors demolished forty years ago. '' Snape concluded his report, looking sheepish for not being able-bodied to attain the most important detail.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

'' Yeah, we might be dead before we even tackle one-half of them. '' agreed Colin.

'' Well, considering that Harry fought off nearly a century dementors on our one-third year, I would say it would be fairly well-to-do. He was not even in top condition then. '' said Ron, grinning at the others.

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

'' No, Snape. The DA can handle it but I need the names of the dementors'victims in that Greenwich Village forty years ago. If possible, institute them all here when you find them. ``

Snape nodded and left instantly as if he could not stand being in the same elbow room as Harry longer than necessary. When he left, Harry immediately called his auntie and discreetly ordered the DA members to follow him to the training room. Letting everybody in the room hear the write up is one thing but letting them know their plan was an entirely different thing.

'' So, Aunt Petunia, can you separate us where your hamlet was ? '' he immediately asked after everyone had settled down. The captives were already relocated to a secure cell within the Ministry of illusion so they did not make to worry about them escaping for now.

'' The settlement is called Crigod 's Commune. The most powerful and decent wiz lived there and cipher had an inclination to go to the shadow side. I made a map to hold it gentle for you. '' said aunt Petunia, spreading out a large map for everyone to see. She pointed her finger at a rather large arena on the sheepskin. `` This is the place and this is the logic gate -- the only entrance to the village. You may embark it only if you had a house physician with you. ``

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

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

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

'' You 're really not as far out as you seem, Luna. '' said Hermione, giving her a echt smiling. `` I think we 're on the in good order cut, then. The wizards from that Village would be able to help us twist the tide to our favor. ``

'' Harry, according to my grandma, the one who could destruct the king of dementors would automatically be their next leader. '' said Cho, glad that she was capable to notice it.

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

'' aunty Petunia, do n't forget to grip the galleon tightly if you find individual suspect lurking around the arena, okay ? '' said Harry to his aunt who was nervously placing the galleon in one of her pockets. She nodded in agreement. Her hubby was still sulking in their room but Dudley went out to wish her mother fortune. These past few Day, Harry noticed a slight alteration in his cousin 's usual demeanor but he could not target it yet. Something was clearly bothering him. `` I 'll talk to him later. '' he thought.

Luna performed the disillusionment charm on auntie Petunia and herself. Everyone mimicked her action at law and silently walked out of the Room of Requirements so as not to appeal attending from the others. prof Helen Wills and prof McGonagall wanted to link up them but Harry politely refused stating that they were needed more in the castling in eccentric the death- feeder arrive unexpectedly. Helen Wills gruffly conceded but only after creating several portkeys for them to use in case things got too very much for them.

The DA appendage decided to execute the plan right after the meeting. They could all press a potent patronus appeal and there was no need to expect any retentive. They already had weeks of grooming for that and they knew it would be more good for them to assail the dementors while the sun was still up.

Aunt Petunia anxiously steered the radical to a broken phone booth in muggle London. She quickly dialled one-nine-six-eight and spoke in a realise spokesperson. `` Petunia Sir Arthur John Evans to go nursing home to Crigod 's Commune with twenty eight young friends. ``

'' The Village has been destroyed. No one has been there for quite some time. Are you certain you 're up to it ? '' asked the operator.

'' Yes. '' replied Harry 's auntie curtly.

'' Very well. '' said the operator. several badges came out of the part of the headphone where alteration were usually discharged. aunty Petunia got the first gear one bearing her public figure and distributed the remaining badges labeled Friend # 1, Friend # 2 and so forth to the others. `` Pin the badges on your cloaks and think of Crigod 's Commune. storage area each other tight and at the count of five, all of you shall be transported to the village. Good destiny ! '' the operator instructed. They followed the instruction carefully.

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

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

'' Not quite .... '' Aunt Petunia uttered a few news that sounded like `` Crigod, standing before you is the first tyke of the Evans clan returning. Please let us in. '' and a magnificent room access engraved with `` Crigod 's Commune '' magically appeared before them. atomic number 79 and silver metals intertwined to shape a very complex design of a aureate lion swallowing a hideously vast serpent. They all gaped at the marvelous visual modality before them. Even petunia seemed overtake by its brilliance. But their awe was quickly replaced with disgust as they spotted the three cloaked figures hastily drawing out their wands.

'' There 's an incumbrance in the Mrs. Humphrey Ward. Quick, search the area ! '' they heard one marvelous death-eater commanded the one dear to them.

'' There 's no one here, Dolohov. We must be ideate things. '' replied the put death-eater.

'' Oh, so the tall one 's Antolin Dolohov ! leave-taking him to me. I believe we have some unfinished commercial enterprise. '' whispered Hermione urgently to Harry as she heard the name of the one responsible for the respective month of agony she was forced to endure in the hospital wing last schooling year. Harry said nothing.

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

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

'' Petrificus Totalus ! '' Another batch of DA fellow member cursed the foeman causing them to come down helplessly on the ground.

Hermione was about to perform the same slashing effort that Dolohov used on her when she felt a unfaltering hand hold tight her wrist.

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

'' The veritaserum. '' ordered Harry suddenly. The assigned DA members quickly poured three drops of the potion to each of the captives'mouths.

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

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

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

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

'' I can smell the foetor of a mudblood and blood traitors anywhere ! '' spat the one called Dolohov maliciously, wrinkling his nose in disgust as if he was smelling something foul. respective member had to keep their temper in checkout to keep them from attacking the now lost enemy. Ignoring the taunt, Harry continued the interrogation.

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

'' We do n't have intercourse. We 've been here for two months already and the dark lord has not yet communicated with us. Our only when mission is to see to it that the dementors wo n't be able to elude until it 's time. '' The death-eater is obviously in pain sensation for trying to kibosh himself from talking but the potion is too strong for him.

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

'' N-next full moon. Our lord would attack the wolfman and the dementors would help him storm the beasts to keep abreast his bidding. ``

'' Oh ! So it 's another splendid architectural plan to blackmail the lycanthrope into supporting his evil mission. Anything else ? Does your stupid lord have any former quick plan to conquer the wizarding populace ? '' prodded Harry.

'' Do n't call in him stupid ! He 's the most powerful virtuoso alive ! Even the pathetic thrower boy wo n't be able to stop him ! '' exclaimed Dolohov.

'' Do you really conceive that ? fountainhead, I have word for you -- - You 're haywire ! ``

'' A large number of death-eaters are going to attack the ministry tomorrow cockcrow. '' said another death-eater, unable to block off himself.

The DA member looked concerned at that news show but Harry just looked unruffled. `` Are there any early plans ? '' All the death-eaters shook their heads.

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

'' No. '' Again, all three shook their heads. Sensing that they wo n't get any other relevant information, Harry quickly performed a memory appealingness on them before forcing them to drink a very right sleeping potion.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Harry looked around and saw several facile patronus of different anatomy and sizes bang on the sharp-set dementors. The patroni were substantial but the dementors were so hungry to let them get in the way of their food. Several of their members had already fainted and he knew that matter would really get nasty if he did not get the king soon. He shot various patronus around him before he saw the tallest and most powerful dementor he ever encountered.

'' No ! Not Harry ! Please ! Not Harry ... .take me instead ! '' Harry could hear his mom 's plea as he approached the king. Think of something very glad ! An figure of winning the Quidditch cup floated on his mind. `` EXPECTO PATRONUM ! '' His patronus vanished before it even got near the Riley B King. At the nook of his eye, he saw some dementors attempting to suck the person of the DA members who had fainted. But Luna and Hermione quickly conjured powerful patroni which drove them away.

'' Go, Lily ! You have to get away now ! '' his begetter 's dysphoric voice rang alarmingly in his judgement. Harry gradually felt himself weakening despite his tremendous campaign to stick around conscious.

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

'' HARRY ! PLEASE GET HIM NOW ! YOU STILL OWE ME A PROPER DATE, YOU KNOW ! '' another familiar vocalism screamed at him. He looked up and saw his courageous girlfriend surrounded with dementors and they were so dangerously airless ... ..

'' NOOOOOO ! ! ! ! I wo n't let your minions suck their soulfulness ! EXPECTO PATRONUM ! '' Again, the silver stag just bounced off the Billie Jean Moffitt King that was currently gliding his way. He was having some serious dubiousness now if he was really the Chosen one. But he better be the ONE or he would just hold led his champion to their distraction -- - all for nothing. Dumbledore 's last words echoed on his ears ... Have faith in yourself and your admirer ... Harry 's brain was then flooded with memories of his parents'sacrifice ... his brush with the basilisk ... his spectacular escape from the burial ground where Cedric was murdered cold-bloodedly ... Sothis'ill-timed dying ... all the attack on his life and finally, the prophecy ... then the realization hit him. `` I 'M THE ONE ! '' a sudden burst of confidence filled his tenderness and soon an image of Luna kissing him passionately lingered in his mind.

'' EXPECTO PATRONUM ! '' The most enormous patronus he ever conjured erupted from his sceptre and expertly stopped the king from drawing finisher. In fact, it was temporarily paralyzed. He seized this chance and pointed his scepter to the atomic number 47 stag. `` PATRONO HALKUM ! '' The hart immediately swooped on the immobile king of dementors and started to suck its soul.

The other dementors stopped attacking the students at once and glided to where Harry was in an attack to aid their leader. But they were too tardy .... Demeter was now crumpled on the floor, defeated. The conscious DA members came closer to watch in astonishment as the most feared dementor slowly transformed into an ordinary one. All the dementors, including the erstwhile Martin Luther King Jr., glided around and formed a pack organization in front of a very broken Harry.

Luna ran towards Harry and enveloped him into a sozzled embrace. `` Are you all right, hon ? '' she asked, the sugary full term of endearment rolling freely from her lips. Harry, not quite accustomed to mushy term directed his way, actually felt delight that he had someone who call him 'hon'now. He raised his cloak to deal both of them, expertly shielding them from everyone 's view. After a few minute, a very flushed-looking Luna and a slightly disoriented Harry faced the grouping that was now puckishly throwing them knowing looks.

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

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

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

Harry quickly addressed the dementors. `` From now on, you must never use the dementor 's kiss again until I command you to. Voldemort will require you to lash out the werewolves on the next full moon and you will dutifully stick with his orders but never suck the someone of any one ... not even werewolves. You can feed on their fears but do n't overdo it. Pretend that nothing out of the average had happened here. Most of all, let Voldemort believe that you are still on his side. When he asks for Demeter, tell him the baron died of hunger. Do you understand ? '' The dementors did not say anything but Harry felt that they agreed with him.

The group headed to the breeding way after fighting an vivid desire to search the splendiferous lieu. Five of them were unconscious and a act were still a little dizzy but nothing that a little art object of chocolate wo n't cure. Aunt petunia 's tear-stained expression accompanied with trembling articulatio humeri did not help either. Professor Dwight Lyman Moody almost dropped the flask he was holding when he noticed them arrive with five bodies floating beside them. prof McGonagall let out a dumb thigh-slapper and dame Pomphrey quickly handed each of them a burnt umber bar. Behind them was a terror- stricken Dudley, clutching his mouth as if he was about to cat. Apparently, they were all thinking the worst.

'' Hey, have you no religion in us at all ? '' asked Fred, pretending to front hurt but was finding it difficult to cumber his entertainment at their reactions.

'' Hail to our new -- -- ! '' shouted Colin but was stopped with a not-so-subtle kick on his left foot courtesy of Luna. He looked at her questioningly but he was met with various brilliance not only from Luna but also from the other members.

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

'' She 's rightfield, you know. '' added Ron with a arch glint in his eyes.

The prof noticed the tightlipped glances that passed the members but decided did not press on it. Whatever it was, they were not sure they really want to know.

'' Eh-erm ! So I take it that you were successful in your missionary station despite of the umm -- - a trivial injured party ? '' asked Moody.

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

'' Well, I better go back to the ministry now so they can step on it the process of locating the resident physician of ... what 's the name of the place again ? ``

'' Crigod Commune. Merlin ! I just remembered you have to warn them too ! ... Death-eaters will assail the ministry tomorrow morning ! '' exclaimed Ron, mentation of his father immediately.

prof Moody quickly disapparated after hearing the news.

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

'' Maybe ... .or maybe not ... Let 's see. Moody has one of our galleons. I trust that he wo n't be too proud to call for help if the pauperization arises. For now, we better take a rest. We ca n't fight anybody at this state of matter. '' said Harry, pretending to dampen a yawn but his tight hold on Luna did not go unnoticed by the others'watchful stares.

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

'' Cut it out, Fred ! '' said Harry, his cheeks turning crimson in embarrassment. But the DA members did not mind to his plea. The room was soon filled with HUM to the strain of `` Weasley is our king '' but with a suspiciously loud snickers when they reach the part of `` Weasley ''.
generator 'S billet : I apologize for the delay but since I do n't have a good deal internet accession nowadays, it would be very hard for me to update ... .but do n't you worry side by side time I update, I would add three chapters. I have already finished the outline and am just working on the existent verbiage. I do n't know how you would react at the ending but it would be cool to find out : - ) and of course a sequel will be in gild ... .Thank you for all those who reviewed and to some, I have added a input ... .you may read the reviews part for those ... thanks again !

Chapter 19 - Are you mad, Mad-Eye ? ! ?

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

Ron was currently pacing the way back and forth, running his hand through his hair making it more dishevelled than it already was. Hermione was trying to placate Ron 's anxiety by hitting him with the cheering Charm but it had no lasting effect. The twins were dealing with their tenseness by enticing some unsuspecting scholar from other schoolhouse into eating their Ton-Tongue Toffee, canary yellow Creams, and Puking Pastilles much to Hermione 's obvious annoyance.

Cho was not doing any honorable, knowing her female parent was also working at the ministry. She kept chewing on her lower lip until they bled. Even the Creevey pal were uncharacteristically soundless as they developed some more pictures for the following edition of the Quibbler. They were usually a talkative pair who did not seem to run out of irritating questions.

They all just huddled in strawman of professor McGonagall 's desk, hoping to pick up any news soon but none came. Harry was silently debating with himself whether he would dare hint to go to the ministry or to just let the adults handle the problem. Luckily, Luna unwittingly helped him with his decision.

'' You know, I do n't think prof Moody would dare promise for aid ... '' said Luna silently while leafing through an antediluvian charm book.

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

'' I 'm not sure but I think professor Moody might find it embarrassing on the Order 's part to ask for service from fry like us ... Besides, he might think that it would be too dangerous for us ... '' said Luna, casually flipping her hair that accidentally fell on her face.

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

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

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

'' Who will be in the first of all batch ? '' asked Neville.

'' The ones who were with me in the ministry close schooling year. '' replied Harry, ignoring the gnawing spirit of remorse as he recalled that Ginny had been a part of that group. One of the few who bravely fought against iniquity. 'Malfoy, what did Ginny see in you to make her good turn against us ...

'' Hah ! I 'm sooooooo gladiola we can apparate now ! '' exclaimed Ron as their foot settled on the ground.

Neville and Hermione smiled too as they remember their mode of expatriation the last time they went to the ministry. Sure, they could all see thestrals now, but it did not take a shit it more easy for everyone to ride those magical creatures who had an phylogenetic relation for chassis and blood. It was a fiddling creepy to say the to the lowest degree !

Harry and Luna were currently surveying the surroundings .... Nothing was amiss ... .everything seemed rule. Maybe the death-eaters decided to antecede their programme ... .maybe they thought it would be quite goosy to attack the ministry that was overflowing with aurors not to cite several more competent wizards ... .or maybe ... ..

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

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

'' INTRUDERS ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ``

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

'' INFORM THE parson ! ! ! ! ``

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

'' I do n't recognise ... '' replied Harry, motioning for the others to hide under the mesa. They were disillusioned but a little more cautiousness wo n't wound. `` Let 's observe for a while. ``

night hooded figures slowly advanced towards the crowd of ministry functionary unable to cast spells as they witnessed the figures casually throw cruciatus expletive left and right. Each was frozen on the spot as one of the menacing anatomy addressed their audience.

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

'' In your dreams ! '' said a unseasoned ministry employee, quickly sending a stunning spell to the speaker.

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

The present DA members stared in jounce at the new employee who was cold- bloodedly murdered by the death-eater. `` Come on, where are the Order appendage ? '' thought Harry. Ron was itching to take a shot at the enemies but the residual prevented him from doing so.

'' It 's not yet time, Ron. '' whispered Neville, clutching his wand tightly in preparation.

'' WHERE 'S THE MINISTER ? '' shouted the speaker.

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

'' Ahh, Arthur, so nice to see you again. If you would kindly pace down from your position and script it over to the Dark Lord .... '' the Speaker pointed his sceptre to the absolutely employee. `` .... you would not want to happen the Same fate, would you ? Perhaps we can offer you loads of gold and a number of toothsome women in rally for your cooperation .... I am sure you would bask 'playing'with them more than you do with your portly wife. What do you think ? ``

Mr. Weasley was fuming with rage, his face now the Sami tincture as his fuzz. He pointed his wand at the verbalizer and spoke clearly for everyone to hear. `` Lucius, I love my wife and I do n't think any amount of money of Au can buy the happiness I feel with my family line and knowing that I am doing the right matter. Tell your master that I would never dispense with my office to soul like him. I am not like Cornelius Fudge whom you could easily fudge given the proper bonus. I work for the park good. ``

'' I 'm afraid you 'd produce it hard. compassion, you could have benefitted more from my proposal ... but you lost your opportunity. Aveda -- -- - '' Lucius was suddenly thrown off balance by a change of spells sent by no early than the five DA members who could not resist the situation anymore. But they were surprised when a small hooded physical body ran in strawman of Mr. Weasley in an attack to protect him.

'' NOOOOOOOOO ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! NOT MY FATHER ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! '' shouted the belittled hooded figure. The DA member stared at one another in surprise ... .Ginny ? A disgruntled death-eater sent a book binding expletive at her followed by a cruciatus execration. The figure collapsed on the level, with her toughie falling off her brass. It was Ginny !

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

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

'' Moody ! What took you so long ? '' The DA members who positioned themselves close to the minister, heard him vociferation at the new arrival -- - Mad-Eye Moody, Molly, Lupin, peak and several More whom they did not know. Knowing that Dwight Lyman Moody would be able to see through their disillusionment appeal, they quickly retreated to the far end of the way before he could remark them.

'' dealings ! '' growled Moody which caused several brow to produce in disbelief.

'' obstructor ! '' shouted molly at a group of death-eaters.

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

'' INFERNUS GALACTICUS ! '' shouted another. Harry and his friends watched in astonishment as the somebody formed a ball of flak in his deal and hurled it forcefully to the largest group of death-eaters in the building.

'' Cool ! '' exclaimed Neville.

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

'' Moody ! There are too many opposition ... .call potter 's group now ! '' shouted Mr. Weasley again as he saw more death-eaters come at the ministry.

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

The DA phallus looked meaningfully at each other at that.

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

'' No, Arthur ! Molly is the right way. We ca n't put their lives in danger. '' argued Moody while sending a right conjunctivitis cuss at a nearby enemy.

The DA members continued to oppose but the increasing number of death-eaters are proving to be too a good deal for them. Harry and the others immediately tightened their clench on the galleon to signalise the others to come up as soon as possible. Moody, noticing the burning look in his pocket, quickly took out the galleon and was shocked to come up the words `` Help ! Ministry ! '' flashing before his eye. He scanned the room until his eyes fell on the five Whitney Moore Young Jr. disillusioned figures fighting death-eaters at the far niche of the room.

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

'' ARE YOU MAD, MAD-EYE ? ! ? You ca n't do by all these death-eaters ... .Why did you turn away to ask for our supporter ? '' replied Harry furiously as he threw another bane to the death-eater attacking him.

'' We swore to Dumbledore that we will protect you at all cost ! '' answered Moody with the Lapp ferocity.

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

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

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

'' SERPENSORTIA ! ``

The solid group was distracted by the sudden appearance of snakes in the area. The death-eaters laughed mockingly at the terror-stricken ministry employees as they conjured to a greater extent Snake from their baton. Several aurors and ordering members attempted to vanish the Hydra using fire and vanishing turn but the snakes kept on get courtesy of the death-eaters who seemed to cerebrate that they had everything under control condition now.

Harry hastily removed the disillusionment appeal and slowly approached the snake in the grass. `` Cover me. '' he informed his friends and the decree members.

'' fizzle ... ... ... hissss ... ... .... '' ( Please do n't assault us ... we 're dependable masses .... ) Harry spoke to the snakes.

'' sibilation ... ... ... ... hisss ... ... .... '' ( We do n't want to assault anyone ... It 's just that they ordered us to ... ) replied the snakes.

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

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

'' Did n't your passe-partout inform you that I 'm a parseltongue ? '' It was Harry 's routine to bemock the foeman now.

'' EXPELLIARMUS ! '' Harry, Luna, Hermione, Neville and the other DA extremity who had now arrived shouted in unison, taking advantage of their temporary stillness. respective baton immediately flew to their manpower rendering the other death-eaters useless.

'' PETRIFICUS TOTALUS ! '' They shouted again and more death-eaters toppled on the floor, screaming bawdiness at them.

Moody and the other aurors quickly performed a spell similar to the one Dumbledore used to tie up the death-eaters. They had apprehended at least 50 of them. Lucius, seething with angriness, ordered the remaining hooded figures to take flight. He gave Harry one disdainful glare before he declared, `` You will soon wish you had never been born .... '' With that said, Lucius disapparated to report to his master.
Chapter 20 - The squanderer Daugher Returns ....

'' sire ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! It 's Ginny ! We need to facilitate her ! '' Ron frantically shouted as the tensity in the building subsided.

mollie quickly rushed to her daughter 's side, ignoring the crowd that were now rounding up the apprehended death-eaters and removing their lens hood for right identification. `` Oh, my pitiable baby ! What tour hit her ? ``

'' Is s-she -- - ? '' The Weasley twins asked nervously after seeing the unmoving trunk of their youngest sister.

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

'' Who did this to her ? '' demanded card as he, too, stared at the unconscious chassis, painfulness still clearly etched on her pale face.

'' Stunning spell and the cruciatus curse. A death-eater cursed her when she ran in social movement of Mr. Weasley. '' said Harry while wondering why Dragon, the cunning and manipulative son of a bitch she chose over them, did not get along to her rescue. And to think he had been fleeceable enough to put on that he cared enough for Ginny to not let anybody harm her in any way !'I should have brought her spine when I had the chance ...'

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

'' come on, molly, it 's okay. We just need to wreak her to lady Pomphrey. '' said Mr. Weasley, carrying their untried nipper carefully.

The emotions that engulfed the Room were very intense and various as they all waited for Madam Pomphrey 's declaration about Ginny 's condition. Of path, the Weasleys were simply ecstatic about her being with them now no matter what she had done. They seemed to conceive that her endeavour to salvage her Padre had been decent retribution on her part and that signified that she was still not as corrupted as they had world-class thought.

Harry, Hermione and Neville were quite relieved although there were respective questions that nagged their intellect. How issue forth Ginny followed the edict to attack the ministry when she knew full well what could possibly hap if her father refused ? Or did she know ? What about Dragon ? How do there were More young death-eaters than adult dark maven in the attack ? Should n't there be more see death-eaters there or were they not expecting such strong opposition ?

The other DA members were also occupied with theories of their own. Some seemed depicted object about the positive turn of result but one was quite fishy about the motives behind Ginny 's actions -- -- Luna. Something did not feel right and she always trusted her inherent aptitude. She gazed around the elbow room, her brow furrowed as she contemplated on what SHE SAW happened and what might ingest REALLY happened. Her lip curled in disgust as if she thought of something unpleasant.

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

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

Luna opened her mouth as if to say something but decided against it. `` Nothing. '' she said simply and closed her center to avoid Hermione 's questioning stare.

Oblivious to the exchange, Harry turned to Hermione to ask her about the advance of the might Reviving Potion.

'' It 's alright, Harry. We only need the heart and soul of the Patronus'candy kiss but we can only add that at Crigod 's Commune and should immediately be administered to the necromancer or else it would not be that efficient. '' replied Hermione.

'' That 's great ! '' said Harry.

'' Mr. Potter, meet me in the Training elbow room. We need to talk. '' said prof McGonagall sternly as she walked silently to the place. Harry followed. It was not a postulation. It was a statement and it made him slightly anxious about what they were going to talk about.

As he closed the door behind him, his jaw dropped as his eyes fell on the very serious faces of professor McGonagall, Moody, broadsheet, President Arthur, lupin, Snape and the someone he remembered as the one who conjured the impressive fireball spell. 'Why are they all here ? This is regretful than I thought .'

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

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

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

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

'' Enough, Severus. '' said Moody as if admonishing a naughty child.

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

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

Dwight Lyman Moody looked a bit ashamed but disgruntled at the Saame clip and Snape pursed his lips, annoyed that Harry did not get the tongue-lashing he expected.

'' Relax, Harry. We did not bestow you here to hash out that. We 're here to lecture about Crigod 's Commune resident physician. Severus had already discovered the names and localisation of the individual involved. Unfortunately, convincing them would not be that easy even after lifting the memory charms. They had already been so accustomed to muggle life that they might be loth to return. '' said Professor Lupin.

'' I have already talked to a few and they all said they needed meter to think about it first. Some are already short. '' said Snape while staring down at his reputation to hide out his face.

Harry tried to hold in his disappointment at the news program but found it a very ho-hum task. So, that explains why they wore such unforgiving formulation. After everything, he imagined this would be the sluttish part. It never even crossed his brain that there might be former factors to think ... like the involved persons'wariness to hark back to the spirit they had already forgotten.

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

'' We wait ... '' replied Chester A. Arthur calmly.

'' WE postponement ? ! ? AGAIN ? ! ? '' Harry suddenly exploded at hearing those give-and-take. How he hated hearing them ... .the bane of his beingness !

The others glanced at him nervously as he radiated a powerful aura that seemed to electrify the elbow room. Then, as quickly as it had come, the aura receded as Harry slumped to the nearest chair, exhausted. `` Fine ... .so we wait ... for how long ? '' he asked, resigned to the situation.

'' We 're not sure, Harry. It 's hard to judge the amount of time they needed to make out up with a decisiveness. Besides, I 'm not really certain if they are willing to hope us ... '' said Arthur cautiously, not willing to trigger off his irritation again.

'' Alright, sorry for my burst. It 's just that we were all excited about this ... the potion is cook and all ... we just needed the residents ... .It 's really disappointing to learn the tidings. '' said Harry, then he suddenly stood up as an estimation formed on his judgement. `` Maybe you should contribute my auntie with you. She may be able-bodied to help you convince them since she 's one of them. ``

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

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

'' By the way, Harry, this is Malcolm, one of the new military recruit of the fiat. He wishes to teach your group with the fireball proficiency if you wanted to. '' said Bill for the low gear clock time, introducing the unknown visitor whom they all forgot was there as they discussed the recent developments on the plan.

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

'' That 's what I 'm here for. I can show you how to do it but you have to practice by yourselves. We have a lot of things to do, you know ... regularize matter. '' said Malcolm.

'' That 's still gravid ! Wait here for a while. I 'm just going to get the other members. ``

Harry excused him and excitedly left the way. The purchase order members, with the exception of Snape who usually gave an stamp that smiling was a sign of impuissance, just smiled good-naturedly at the youthful man eagre to learn more. When Harry returned with the DA phallus, only Malcolm and Bill were there.

'' I reckon they do n't want to be accidentally hit with the fireball bane by overeager bookman. '' said banknote, cautiously charming himself with a ardor repellant charm and looking a little more pollyannaish now.

It turned out that Malcolm was a very efficient instructor. Soon they all learned the basic proficiency and some were already able-bodied to make small fireballs on the palms of their custody. Ron, who had n't seen the genuine fireball that Malcolm conjured at the ministry, was simply bowled over and forgot his former quandary too.

'' aplomb ! '' exclaimed Ron as Malcolm gave them a demonstration of what a really muscular fireball would look like.

'' Cool ? Do n't you mean 'hot'? '' said Hermione as she held the ball of fire on her small palm and was getting a little bit affected by the heat.

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

'' Ouch, that must wound ! it 's really not advisable to hold it for so long ... You have to lunge it at the foeman as soon as you conjure it. That way, you wo n't palpate the rut much. '' he explained as he looked at Hermione 's vesicate deal. Upon seeing her deal, the former phallus quickly hurled their human dynamo on the ball and extinquished it with the water cannon spell.

By the end of the session, all DA phallus could do the spell although some fireball were prominent than the others but Malcolm assured them that with invariable practice, their human dynamo would be hefty enough to tip down at to the lowest degree ten death-eaters at once.

'' You were bang-up ! Not all first-timers could do that but I guess your previous grooming helped you to learn the spell fast. Let your blisters heal kickoff before you practice again. aloha ! '' With that, he and bill went out of the elbow room and disappeared somewhere before they could kibosh them.

The DA members grinned foolishly with one another as they stared at their now swollen hands. It really hurts but who cares ? That 's one major spell that was worth the bother. They all went to Madam Pomphrey who just sprinkled some gunpowder on each of their hands and within a few minutes, their mitt were healed much to their relief.

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

'' I assume you already do it what happened to Miss Weasley so I do n't throw to elaborate. She will be fully recovered by tomorrow morning and I forbid all of you to bombard her with motion until she 's ready to speak about it. Do I make myself clean ? '' said prof McGonagall as she sliced a well done steak on her plate.

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

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

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

'' amercement ... fine ... just when I getting to the best part of my aspiration, my so- called topper Friend interrupts ... '' grumbled Harry, slowly getting up from the bed.

'' Hey, I did n't mean -- -- what kind of ambition ? ``

'' Uhh ... Never mind .... '' said Harry, turning his rachis on Ron and pretending to fix something to hide his flushed face.

'' A-ha ! That kind, huh ? '' said Ron, his eyes twinkling with devilry, the Saame face that the twins wore whenever they had thought of a particularly glorious joke. `` I ca n't wait till I tell the others ... ''

Harry 's optic went wide as he grasped Ron 's innuendo. `` Not that, you idiot ! I was having a very rattling time with .... '' Then as if he just registered the reason why Ron woke him up, `` Did you say Ginny 's awake ? seed on ! '' He quickly grabbed the handwriting of his confused booster and ran to where Ginny was.

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

'' Guy, I 'm really sorry ... especially to you, Ron and Hermione. I did n't mean to harm you in any way. I just do n't bang what came to me. '' she said, her lower lip trembling as tears started to flow from her eyes.

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

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

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

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

'' Oh ! zippo ... just intellection ... ''

'' About what ? ``

'' nada in particular ... just wondering about the whereabouts of my father again ... why Ginny was here ... and what is going to go on now ... '' she answered truthfully. She was, afterall, her boyfriend and she valued their relationship too often to cloud it with lies.

'' Hmm ... so you have dubiousness about Ginny too ? Do n't interest too a great deal, lie with. Everything will be alright. '' said Harry, enveloping her in his munition and planting a indulgent osculation on her cheeks.

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

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

'' It was Draco who hit me and I ca n't believe he did that to me. I did n't roll in the hay where we were going at maiden. I thought we 're just going to a death- eater league. I did n't even have it away that dad was the new rector. '' replied Ginny remorsefully. `` I was afraid but when I saw what Lucius was about to do, I simply lost my mind and ran to protect him. I would never forgive myself if something bad happened to him. '' Her blood brother gave her kindly smell and offered to assassinate Draco at the first off chance they got.

'' You do n't have to do that. I do n't want my Fatherhood to operate my brother in Azkaban for killing someone. '' said Ginny, smiling slightly.

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

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

'' You were the ones creditworthy for that ? ! ? I should suffer known ... It 's giving Lucius a major headache. He could n't visualize out who was publishing the newspaper publisher and how it was being distributed. He suffered Almighty Voldemort 's wrath because of his bankruptcy to regain out. '' said Ginny, genuinely delighted at hearing the information.

'' Out of the way now ... .give the poor girl a good luck. '' lady Pomphrey ordering the visitors out, providing Harry with a perfect alibi to talk to his booster away from Ginny.

He immediately called all DA members, aside from Ginny, for a quick encounter. He updated them on the status of the Crigod 's occupant. As expected, they were all thwarted too but Harry alleviated their business organisation by pointing out that some things could not be rushed. The extremity reluctantly agreed as they could not argue with that fact. Harry took a deep hint before stating the hold out portion of the agenda.

'' I know most of us had been booster with Ginny, some closer than most and we 're all very glad that she 's back. However, we must limit the information that we share with her. ``

'' What do you mean ? You do n't commit my sister ? '' exclaimed Ron indignantly. Fred, George and Neville looked a little miffed too. They thought Harry was fill up to Ginny.

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

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

'' Wait a second -- - this is our sister we 're talking about, not some blinking Slytherin ! '' exclaimed Fred in disgust.

'' It 's not about family, Fred. Harry 's right. We have to be thrifty. There 's null incorrect with that, is there ? We 'll let her in on everything as soon as we think it 's safe. '' said Hermione calmly to diffuse the stress but Ron and the twin only gave her poisonous glower before agreeing against their will.

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

Chapter 21 - backbone to Crigod 's Commune

Two hebdomad had passed but still no newsworthiness about the resident physician of Crigod 's Commune. But Harry refused to set aside himself to be the first to break through under the mounting despair. He had to put on a brave and hopeful stance in front of the DA fellow member who were now getting restless about the want of intelligence. Even the death-eaters were understood after the attack on the Ministry. It seemed that the plan to attack the werewolves'den was abolished or they would have heard about it by now. That was very fortunate on their section because if Voldemort noticed the peculiar demeanor of the dementors, then he would surely find out that something was wrong. Harry assumed that maybe they were currently laying low and rethinking their plans to take over the wizarding world.

The only positive thing now was that Ginny seemed to be sincere in her natural process. By the end of the calendar week, she had already been allowed to connect the DA meetings and had even been requested to write a few article for the Johnny Quibbler. Her family relationship with the others greatly improved too making them overlook her 'minor blunder'as the twin liked to put it. A discerning cough distracted Harry from his idea. He turned around to see Dudley wringing his gigantic hands behind him, hesitating to border on him.

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

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

'' Oh, so Uncle Vernon is still alive ... I thought he already dropped idle from shock absorber upon seeing so many magic beings here. I have n't seen him for a long time. '' commented Harry, not really answering his cousin 's enquiry. His cousin gave him a reproachful looking. `` Oops, sorry, bad prank. ``

'' So ... do you recognize ? ``

'' I may or may not have a go at it but it 's her tale to severalize not mine. '' said Harry casually. Seeing his full cousin 's flighty expression, he decided to elaborate more, `` Do n't worry, I 'm sure everything 's fine. She 'll get along back soon. ``

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

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

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

'' Dementors not dementoids, Dud. ``

'' Whatever ... then he went berzerk and yell obscenities at me as if I was a freak ... then he hit me. I stayed out of his way since then .... ''

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

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

'' Forget about it. That 's all in the past now. Can you secern me what happened when you were attacked ? '' Harry was definitely singular now as to why that detail retentivity would actuate his uncle to bruise his only son.

'' Remember when I first went to Smeltings ? I had no ally there aside from wharfage and we were not on the same section. The first few week had been so abominable. I suffered some major bullying from the upperclassmen there and I had to brave it or else Dad would be so discomfited in me. I did not complain to the headmistress either because the roughneck threatened me with more physical injuries. One dark the teachers had a conference. The bullies got hackneyed of making a punching bag out of me ... and they decided to .... ''

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

'' What happened ? '' he gently encouraged him to go on, knowing that sharing the essence would arrive at him sense better.

'' Since there are no girls in our schooltime, they d-decided to ... release their umm-adolescent itch on me ... '' Harry exclaimed in disgust at that. What persons on their right intellect would think of doing that ? And they were still small fry !

'' ... They violently removed my clothing b-but before they could do anything else, something weird happened ... I could n't explain it but it was as if a mysterious light had enveloped me. I shielded my center from the blinding lighting and when I opened them, I saw the bullies lying on the ground, unconscious. I was so scared that I did n't even nettle to get dressed. I just gathered my clothes and ran to my room to hide. ``

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

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

Harry stared at his cousin-german in daze. First, his aunt now his first cousin ? A wizard ? But surely, Dumbledore would have known ... how follow Dudley had never received a letter ? So many question unanswered but instead he said, `` I appreciate your offering Dud but you skillful talk to your female parent first when she comes back. I 'm indisputable she can shed light on you on some of your trouble. I 'll see what I can do about Uncle Vernon. ``

Dudley nodded and for the first sentence, Harry felt that he had a rattling cousin.

'' MY LITTLE pumpkin ! '' Both Harry and Dudley were startled out of their wit upon hearing the unearthly cry of individual who had just arrived.

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

Upon seeing the happy reunion, Harry discreetly left the two. They had a lot to talk about and he did not want to interpose. He immediately scanned the room for Snape. If his aunty was here, then it meant that Snape was also around. He did not let to front knockout. The smug font of the professor was hard to miss since he was obviously looking for him too.

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

'' Are we going now ? ``

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

'' I am. '' said Harry.

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

'' Where are the others ? '' he asked. The salute DA member just shrugged their shoulders.

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

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

Harry did not bother to devastate time disagreeing with them. Instead, he whipped out the predator 's Map that he always carry around in his cloak to locate the missing extremity. He was puzzled to discover that all three were standing just outside the way of demand. When Ron and Hermione peeked into the map, they too found it strange. But nada was stranger than the scene they witnessed when they opened the door. Cho and Luna were standing side by side, both glaring and pointing their scepter at the person in front of them. They could n't see the former person yet but they knew it was Ginny.

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

'' Luna, what 's the import of this ? '' asked Harry. He could n't think that Luna would defy attack anyone, much LE Ginny, since she was one of her close friend at Hogwarts.

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

'' Ginny, what -- -- ''

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

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

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

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

The DA phallus were shocked to feel so many people waiting for them outside the settlement. Moody, being his usual paranoid ego, went over to them for net instruction while Petunia joined her previous neighbors.

'' How many foe are inside ? ``

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

'' Alright, then. You go first, then the residents accompanied by Order penis will follow at your signal. shuffle for sure the dementors are out of the way. We do n't need them to experience nervous on their maiden day back. Are you trusted your mathematical group can deal that ? '' asked Moody, eyeing him surreptitiously.

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

'' About fifty. Your aunt had quite a fanatical excitement. She convinced most of them to go despite the risk. '' said Moody, his common precipitous behavior replaced with a momentary tinge of admiration for the horse-faced woman who never failed to vex him before. Harry smiled slightly at seeing this, proud of his aunt too.

'' Are you finished with your discourse ? '' said lupine, tapping Moody on his shoulder to capture his attention.

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

'' Go now, boy. Do n't let me keep you. '' said Helen Wills Moody after instructing petunia to open the doorway for them.

Harry nodded and this time, he did not teach the DA members to disenchant themselves. He was confident that they could handle three dopy death-eaters even if they were completely visible.

'' Alright, guys, as soon as the door 's open, run inside and stun every moving creature there. I 'll do by the dementors. '' intructed Harry to his members. He noticed the door appear. `` NOW ! ``

All member hurried inside and deafening shout of `` Stupefy '' were heard echoing around the place. Harry ignored them all and purposely rushed to where the dementors'were to give the requirement command. Within a few second, DA had everything under control and Harry sent sparks on the sky to signal that it was safety for the others to descend inside. The resident physician were all on the verge of binge as they stepped into the home they once called home ... the blank space that they now realized was still their household. The society members took their respective positions to guarantee the placement while they perform the ritual.

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

The residents religiously followed his pedagogy while DA member formed an outer circle to serve as the second line of refutation in lawsuit enemies arrive and got past the Order members.

The power acquired From these wizard existence Obtained through malefic means Be restored by the new male monarch

To suppress the office within Downfall of the dark Lord near Let the Crigod 's children Reclaim the superpower denied

The chanting continued led by Hermione and Cho until the Power revival meeting Potion started to seethe on its own volition. Harry looked at the two and they both nodded indicating that it was clip for Harry to add the final ingredient.

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

'' PASSUS PATRONO HALKUM ! '' At Harry 's command, a rainbow of colors emanated from the stag and was gradually absorbed by the brewing potion. They all watched in captivation at the encompassing array of colourful sparks dancing around the silver caldron reluctantly lent by Snape for this especial result. When the captivating showing had subsided, Hermione and Cho quickly scooped the concoction into golden tea cups courtesy of Professor McGonagall while Harry, Luna, Ron and Neville passed the cup to each of the residents with the careful instruction that they should not drink it yet.

Every resident held the gold tea cup with quivering hand, nervously awaiting their fate. Hermione, satisfied that everything was going according to plan, ordered them all to state each of their complete epithet clearly, maiden names for married women of class, and their abidance during the time of the blast before drinking the potion.

As soon as the potion was consumed, the residents all collapsed on the basis. DA members looked at one another, horrified at seeing them gloaming. What have they done ? Hermione and Cho frantically searched their notes for any denotation about slope effects or something but there was none. other DA members took the house physician'pulse to see if their breathing was still normal but were aghast when they noticed that their trice was erratic.

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

'' I do n't know. This was not supposed to happen. '' said Harry, also confused. He looked at Hermione and Cho to look for their authority that it was only natural but their panicked expressions alarmed him too. He saw Luna approach the two, apparently trying to calm them down enough to discover a answer to the problem.

Snape, Moody and Lupin immediately rushed to their side when they noticed the commotion too.

'' What happened here ? '' demanded Moody.

'' We do n't have it off. I think something went wrong ... '' said Harry weakly.

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

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

Suddenly, they all heard a aloud crash from behind the threshold. All chief instantaneously turned to the centering of the sound with wands at the ready only to be greeted with the unwelcome quite a little of figures wearing exhaust hood to overlay their hideous faces.
Chapter 22 - Facing Voldemort

The death-eaters sauntered to the other side of the group miraculously unharmed. As opposed to their usual tendency, they did not kindle a single hex to the superstar present tense ... .neither did the Order and DA members. It was as if everyone was waiting for some signal of form before they start the battle. Even the trigger-happy Moody controlled his urge to curse the detestable faces behind the masque. The two conflicting forces stared at each early malevolently but no one dared cook the start move. The quiet was deafening and the million-dollar interrogative was nagging everyone 's head -- - 'What 's going to occur now ?'

Harry secretly ordered the DA phallus to block the unconscious residents from the wickedness wizards'view. The tacit struggle of humour continued. respective agonizing minutes had passed but still, nobody moved aside from the dementors that came out of their hiding when they sensed the arrival of individual not covered by their magnate 's previous instruction. But they too seemed confused at the lack of action that they dared not come near them.

The waiting continued until some decided to sit down and relax for a spell to keep up their intensity level. Just when everyone was bored enough to attempt to lie down, the gate magically opened once again to reveal the arrival of the most vicious, near craft, nigh evil wizard of all clock time -- -- LORD VOLDEMORT !

'' I see you have all been patiently waiting for my arrival. '' he casually strode into the death-eaters'locating as if they were all there for a peaceful assembly instead of an imminent fighting. He took in the environment and immediately singled Snape out. `` Ahh, Severus, my once loyal servant, not as effective as before, are you ? Were n't you capable to get out our belated program ? Did n't you even wonder why you were all able to issue forth here so easily ? '' Snape cringed at his touch.

'' What do you want ? '' asked Harry, eyeing the darkness lord carefully.

'' patience ... .patience ... We 'll soon get to that. By the way, I would like to fall in you the delight of knowing that a number of my loyal servant are on the way to the ministry and your hiding blank space. At my signal, the death- feeder would attack and the dementors would suck their psyche living you with no former ally. Fortunately, I have a more efficient spy than you do. '' The nighttime lord cackled merrily, clearly elated at tormenting his audience.

'' You 're lying ! '' shouted Harry, knowing to the full well that the dementors would not follow Voldemort 's order. He could n't be sure about the death-eaters but he did not believe that they could whelm the aurors at the ministry now that they had copious preparation. His alone worry now was the school. Only a few competent wizards were left there.

'' mug ! Would you care me to give you proof ? ``

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

'' Be my retainer and I will call off the plan of attack and let your friends here walk free. Their life sentence are in your hands, thrower. I advise you to choose wisely. '' Voldemort scanned the group again until his oculus fell on Luna. `` On second persuasion, maybe I need to give you enough intellect to comply to my wishes. '' With a wave of his hand, Luna was suddenly disarmed and thrown forcefully to the drove of death-eaters waiting on his side.

Harry was horrified at seeing his lady friend at such a touchy situation. The gild appendage immediately raised their sceptre but was stopped by Voldemort 's words.

'' The moment you attack, my handmaiden will do too and the girl will perish. ``

The rules of order members lowered their wands furiously but one death-eater suddenly ran to Voldemort.

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

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

'' That was before she joined ceramist. ``

'' Then I refuse to be your servant anymore ! '' shouted doodly-squat Lovegood, quickly sending the killing bane on Voldemort but it did not have the gestate essence. He stared horrified at his premature master who was now mocking his efforts.

'' You underestimated me. Now, you 'll pay for your cheekiness. CRUCIO ! '' old salt immediately fell to the reason, writhing in pain.

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

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

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

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

The engagement broke out immediately as if that was the signal they have all been waiting for. Helen Newington Wills threw condemnation left and right like a mad man while Lupin fought along face with him. Snape fought the enemies as if he had been wanting to do that for the longest meter and all the DA penis put their preparation to unspoilt use.

'' BATTLE shaping ! '' shouted Ron at a mathematical group of DA member not covering the Crigod residents who were still unconscious. Hermione, Neville, Cho and Weasley twins all pointed their baton upwards as Ron started to cast the magic spell they had practiced before.

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

'' ABSOLUTO PROTEGO ! '' the DA member hiding the Crigod residents casted the absolute shielding charm to turn away the curses sent their way.

'' AVEDA KEDAVRA ! '' one death-eater managed to cast the killing spell but missed its target.

'' obstructor ! ``

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

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

'' HERMIONE ! NOOOO ! ! ! ! ! ! '' exclaimed Ron as he ran to her side to facilitate her. `` Finite Incantatem ! '' Fred and George III covered him as he did so. The conflict constitution was broken and they had to fight individually now.

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

'' YOU, double-dealer ! '' A death-eater sent the killing curse to Jack Lovegood before anyone could facilitate him. Harry just turned his drumhead on time to see the green light hit Luna 's Father squarely on the chest.

'' NOOOOO ! ! ! ! ! ! ! FATHER, DO N'T LEAVE ME ! PLEASE ! ! FATHER ! ! ! ! ! ! ! '' Luna 's loud screams of heartbreak and frustration echoed around the place and Harry 's heart almost broke as he saw his girlfriend fall on the ground as if she lost all the will to be. He quickly ran to her side of meat to protect her from injury but Luna seemed oblivious to his actions.

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

'' I am much to a greater extent than a man, Potter. It 's your choice. '' replied Voldemort lazily. `` But I 'll give you one more chance, capitulation now and the others will walk free. '' He waved his bridge player once more and all of his friends were immediately disarmed.

The bedlam halted for a patch as they all waited for Harry 's decision with bated breather. Harry was seriously considering the post. He could cite their wands back but how long would it take before Voldemort could control his loyal following to kill them all. He knew his friends could do wandless magic too but still not that strong. Despite his previous declaration, he honestly did not want his friends to ache on his behalf. Maybe agreeing with Voldemort now would turn over them to a greater extent time ....

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

'' I - I -- -- ''

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

Everyone turned around to see where the brave voice came from. It was Harry 's aunt and she was glowing with the Sami potent aura that Harry emanated when he was really angry. Other Crigod residents followed, flexing their hands as if they were just getting used to their newfound strength. They all watched in awe as petunia and her friends effortlessly used wandless magic to arm their colleagues once more.

Voldemort 's oculus widened at the enormous exhibit of power. He was not expecting this and judging from the stunned expression of his minions, they were not prepare for this either.

'KILL THEM ALL ! ! ! '' roared Voldemort, his ruby eyes glowing a life-threatening red in furore. The light side of meat braced themselves for another stave of vehement exchange but Voldemort 's army seemed too scared to attack. each of them eying the wandless battler with fright.

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

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

Harry noticed that the Order members and Crigod residents became immediately anxious upon seeing the battalion of dementors set to aggress at Voldemort 's control. Only the DA members seemed unconcerned.

Voldemort laughed evilly once Thomas More. `` Let us see how well you could block up them all with your pitiful Patronus appealingness. '' He clicked his fingers once more and ordered the dementors to attack.

nil happened.

Voldemort commanded them once more. Again, goose egg happened.

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

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

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

'' Why is that ? ``

'' Because you are not their leader. ``

'' That 's ridiculous ! I am the dark God Almighty ! They have to obey me ! '' exclaimed Voldemort.

'' Watch me ! '' said Harry venomously as he ordered the dementors to capture the death-eaters but to leave the dark Creator to him.

The dementors immediately glided to the frightened death-eaters who did know how to bring up the Patronus Charm. They all ran to the gate at once to scat but the dementors were faster neglecting only a few night necromancer who were clever and experienced enough to crush their auras. Harry faced Voldemort once more.

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

'' You really need to do things the voiceless way, do you ? '' asked Harry exasperatedly as he expertly dodged the cuss sent his way.

'' AVEDA KEDAVRA ! ``

'' EXPELLIARMUS ! ``

Like what happened on Voldemort 's Renaissance, the jet of green Light from Voldemort 's baton met the red Muriel Sarah Spark that blasted from Harry 's in midair. Then both of their wands vibrated vigorously until a vivid, deep gold electron beam connected their wands once again.

The onlooker watched in astonishment as the two were lifted on the priming coat with an invisible force play and the golden shaft of light splintered and criss-crossed around them to spring a gilded, dome-shaped web. And then an earthly, beautiful auditory sensation filled the air -- capital of Arizona song. Harry smiled as declamatory beads of luminousness appeared out of nowhere, rolling around the favorable beam. He knew from experience that if he could force that pearl of light to connect with Voldemort 's wand, then he would see his parents again ... but this time, he did not specify to turn tail. He just want to address with them one last time, before he finishes their murderer off.

The death-eaters were the single howling with frustration now as they, too, recalled this particular proposition scenario. They would own loved to help their original but the dementors were making them infirm now. The masses on the side of the brightness were actively cheering Harry on as they watched the growing anxiety on Voldemort 's face.

Harry concentrated with all his might to force the beadwork to Voldemort 's wand until finally, it connected. Harry was confused. How could the wand connect so fast whereas before he found it so difficult and it took a hanker time ? And his wand was not vibrating as toilsome ... .Instinctively, Harry thought that something was incorrect but he could not commit it yet. Instead he focused his aid on the figures escaping from Voldemort 's sceptre. So many unfamiliar faces but Harry assumed that maybe he had killed so many superstar from their finis encounter that it would take some time before the ghost of his parents appear. Harry waited patiently, not breaking the connection ... .but then another anatomy emerged ... Harry gasped in surprise and mix-up ... ...

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

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

'' H-how ? ``

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

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

'' I would love to chat but we do n't let much time, Harry. Just think, be argus-eyed ! '' Harry nodded solemnly. `` And do n't you go blaming yourself for what happened to me ... You 're the greatest grandson I ever had and I am so gallant of you. ``

More and more wizards came out of his opponent 's wand and some had approached their relation and acquaintance watching the fight to finally say goodbye. Harry waited some more but still, neither the ghost of his parents nor Cedric 's came out of the baton. He stared at the mocking figure of his opposition. Voldemort was acting as if he had the upperhand on the situation. But before Harry could mull over to a greater extent on his response, the beads of light went through the sceptre and coursed through Voldemort 's trembling body.

Without warning, the malevolent adept soon convulsed uncontrollably as if a tremendously high school voltage of electicity was ransacking his interior. Then the beads of luminance escaped from every stomate of his being .... Then the dome- shaped web surrounding them gradually faded while the phoenix song struck its last bank note .... Voldemort 's reign of terror had finally ended ... The divination was fulfilled and after respective months of sowing evil, murder and destruction, the most vicious, most foxiness, most feared sorceror of all clip ... .fell lifeless on the ground.

Meanwhile, Harry Potter, the Boy-Who-Lived-To-Kill-The-Dark-Lord, was staring at his yearn time nemesis with disbelief. That fast ? He was not even wounded or extremely drained with office and energy as he usually felt after an encounter with him. This did not even come close to the dramatic confrontation he imagined and pondered upon -- with all the titan, werewolves, vampire and what-have-yous ferociously assaulting one another and leaving the battle field in ruination, dripping with blood ... Not that he was complaining though but this seemed form of anti-climactic somehow ... .'What 's going on ?'

'' YES ! ! ! ``

A tawdry whoop snapped Harry away from his reverie as the entire light side immediately ran to him, cheering wildly. Even Snape was jumping up and down like a madman and his auntie petunia smothered him with kisses while crying with joy.

'' It 's a good matter you were able to pull that off, Harry. We 're not sure if we can do More magic due to lack of praxis. We just banked on shocking them enough to ease up you fourth dimension. '' said his aunt.

'' You did it, married person ! '' exclaimed Ron, still carrying the limp form of Hermione.

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

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

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

Harry grinned despite his misgivings and turned around to look for Luna. However, his smiling was quickly replaced with concern as he saw her kneeling beside the pass figure of her Father, unmoving and with a blank look on her face. He rushed to her side to console her but Luna did not even look at him. She just continued staring blankly into blank and muttering repeatedly -- -- `` It 's just a dream ... .just a aspiration ... ''

Across the rapt gang, partially hidden by the soul-sucking creatures, nonentity noticed the lowly lot of death-eaters that stealthily made their way through the gate and disappeared into melt off air led by a newbie with claw-like fingerbreadth and another with a polishing, silver manus ... .while the other following were callously left buns to suffer a circumstances unsound than Death itself ...
Chapter 23 - The Nightmare is not yet Over

HARRY POTTER, THE-BOY-WHO-LIVED, CONQUERED THE iniquity LORD ! ! ! - The Daily Prophet

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

PROPHECY FULFILLED ! ! ! - Auror 's Digest

POETIC justice -- HARRY AVENGED HIS PARENTS ON THEIR demise day of remembrance ! ! ! - The Johnny Reb caviller Hermione closed the newspaper publisher in disgust. `` Hmp ! The coward -- - flaunting their papers now that it is secure for them to hail out ! Except the Rebel quibbler, of grade. ``

'' Yeah, sounds like hypocrisy to me. '' said George who was currently being mended by Fred, his Twin comrade, who in turn was being massaged by Lee who was trying to get away from Zacharias whose wound he unknowingly infected by treating him without washing his wands first. Hermione just rolled her eyes in aggravation and went to attend for more intellectually UNchallenged persons to lecture to.

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

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

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

'' Hey ! I 'm a growing boy and I did reply your question, did n't I ? '' said Ron, looking a little bit embarrassed.

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

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

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

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

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

'' I just know. ``

'' What kind of an result is that ? ``

'' I think he means that it was just his subconscious brain speechmaking but he could not break a ordered explanation ... yet. '' answered Cho as she joined in the conversation.

'' But it does n't change the fact that he 's utter, right ? '' asked Hermione, gladiolus that someone with the in good order state of judgement was there.

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

'' What do you think of ? '' prompted Hermione, not willing to end the conversation at that.

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

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

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

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

'' HARRY ! '' exclaimed Ron suddenly, nearly turning the mesa in his haste to fend up.

'' Hey, what 's legal injury ? '' said both Cho and Hermione at once, seeing his glass expression.

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

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

'' I 'm really really no-account, Luna ... .I hope I would cook it up to you somehow. I know I could n't bring your father back but please ... please come back ... .please get along back for me ... I need you ... I love you. I have never told you that before but I 'm telling you now ... .I love you, hon ... '' Harry tried to pass over the tears that rolled down his cheeks but he could not help oneself it.

sightedness Luna like this was gradually destroying the footling saneness that he still possessed but he needed to do this ... .for Luna and for himself. He was holding on to brothel keeper Pomphrey 's words that there was nothing physically wrong with Luna. Her catatonic DoS was just due to scandalise and that her psyche still refused to have what happened but the mediwizard informed him that it was only temporarily but for how farsighted, no one could really know.

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

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

The Ministry of Magic is elated to announce the 31st day of October 1996 as the National Wizards'Day of Peace. For those who have not heard of the recent developing on the wizard community yet, this is the day that shadow nobleman had finally been defeated by Harry Potter.

The Ministry wanted to advert it Harry Potter Day but Mr. ceramicist politely refused because he firmly believes that it was not only him who had vanquished the foe. It is the flux effort of the Wizarding cosmos that ended Voldemort 's sovereignty of terror. As such, let this day be commemmorated as the day that our mankind had joined together to fight iniquity and may this day remind us all of the sufferings and losses we endured to make our world a unspoiled place.

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

The Ministry shall provide assistance for the return of these schooltime as soon as magically possible. Also, the whole academic program and agenda for this school twelvemonth had been altered for the scholarly person'welfare. This schoolhouse year would now shoemaker's last until August 15, 1997 and there would be a reasonable two-week respite before the beginning of the following term in which the academic schedule would revert to normal.

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

For any other concerns, kindly inform the Ministry immediately and we would be glad to assist you in any way we can.

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

Thank you very much and good day !

Sincerely yours,

Chester Alan Arthur Weasley Minister of magic trick
'' Oh, Ron, your father 's dedication is overpowering ! '' said Hermione as she read the letter that had just arrived. Everyone received the alphabetic character and some were already having integrate reactions about the content.

'' merlin ! We 'll begin the term next week ! '' exclaimed Neville.

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

'' Really now. Do n't you think this is the skilful thing that happened to us this preceding few month ? '' said Hermione in defense of the minister 's decision.

'' Speak for yourself. '' muttered the legal age of the group.

'' causa yourselves ! But I 'm so stimulate ... imagine we wo n't get to lose one school year just because some dark nobleman decided to suppress us ... '' said Hermione, then her optic became suddenly wide with trouble. `` hold ! We have n't received our Hogwart 's letters. We have n't even got the O.W.L outcome yet ! How are we going to buy our schooltime supplies ? And we only got a week to prepare ! '' She paced around the elbow room as if figuring out a way to solve her dilemma as the others watched her disinterestedly.

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

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

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

'' Trust Ron to think of it this way ... '' thought Hermione, smiling inspite of herself.

Harry continued to gaze numbly at the missive perched on the bedside table where an owl had dropped it. Without even looking at its contents, he knew that it came from the new headmistress bearing their schooling letter and the dreadful O.W.L. upshot but he just could not bring himself to read it. The retiring few days had been surreal to him and returning to Hogwarts was farthest from his priorities.

The letter lay unopened as he continued to converse with Luna, trying very hard to bring some flicker to her eyes. But there was none ... He broke the contact for a piece, defeated. Yet he needed to be warm ... He read and reread the books he borrowed from the subroutine library but they all say the same thing. There was no cure ... .she just needed time to recover on her own.

'' Harry ! Have you got your Hogwarts letters ? '' whispered Ron, eyeing his bestfriend sympathetically. various DA appendage decided that it was prison term to speak to Harry whether he was set or not. The term would start within a few Clarence Day and Harry had not even left Luna 's side of meat for a minute.

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

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

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

'' I got five O.W.L. 's including Potions. I guess I can still quest for my ambition to be an Auror ... and I was appointed as the new Quidditch Captain too. '' he said without enthusiasm in his voice. It was as if he was just reading a very boring account essay.

'' QUIDDITCH police chief ! That 's cool, mate ! '' exclaimed Ron, patting him at the rachis but Harry did not even smile at his gesture.

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

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

'' Hold on to it. ``

'' But why ? '' asked Ron.

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

THE END !

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