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 make for them here. No problem with that because I can apparate us all back here but ... the problem is if we encounter some death-eaters along the way ... '' said Harry quietly.

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

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

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

'' We were able-bodied to stand them off but the woman said Potter left a few twenty-four hour period ago ... '' growled another, unmistakably Moody's.

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

The three peered from behind to find out who the new arrivals were. Harry saw the Dursleys immediately. His uncle was clearly terrified but tried hard to obscure what he thought was indignity on his portion while his auntie was undeniably distraught. His full cousin was hiding behind his mother 's dress, destroying his reputation of being a infamous bully. He recognized Tonks and Moody too who seemed make to deliver a heart attack.

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

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

'' WHAT ? ! ? '' exclaimed Moody, his eyes 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 legerdemain ... ''

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

Harry quickly strode to his aunt 's position. Luna and Lee came out of the phantasm too and discreetly went to unite the other DA appendage to yield them some privacy.

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

'' I 'm sorry Professor Helen Newington Wills, Tonks ... I forgot that about the orderliness members watching over the house. You see, after being endlessly frustrated at the lack of news, I started to make practiced use of my time. I taught myself how to apparate and Aunt Petunia, being one of the dupe of a dementors flak before, taught me how to perform wandless magic from storage. '' said Harry.

Harry quickly told them a heavily edited version of the incidents after he and Luna left Privet driving force to visit Grimmauld Place. His chronicle was greeted with impact, amazement and incredulity from his wrapped audience. He also shared with them the DA 's plan of rescuing the Dursleys but he did not say them the reason why. Mad-eye Moody shot him a questioning tone but did not agitate on. Harry smiled at him in relief. For some reason, he did not want his uncle and cousin to know about it.

'' Excuse me, Mr. Potter but I think your congeneric need to lie for now. I 'll submit them first to their stall. '' interrupted prof McGonagall.

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

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

'' We wanted to bring aunt Petunia so that she can tell us more about the dementor 's onrush on a thaumaturgist village forty years ago. We wanted to give her and early dupe their mightiness back so that they can help us win this war. '' said Harry confidently, giving the imprint 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 flabby 'thanks'to him. Tonks and Moody gaped at him in seismic disturbance but Professor McGonagall just encouraged him to go on. He then continued telling them about the Patronus kiss, Demeter, bringing the former DA phallus and their architectural plan to train for battle.

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

'' Yeah, something to that upshot. We can not go on hiding forever and the rules of order do not have sufficiency members to protect us all the clock time. Let 's face it. We have to aim for war because WE are at war. '' said Harry, determination etched on his young face.

Moody carefully assessed the new 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 alive and without any John R. Major injury, I will school you myself. But, if you fail, you will forget all about it. Consider this your ledger entry test to auror preparation. ``

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

'' Thank you. Do n't vex, we will not flush it. '' said Harry confidently.

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

'' Next Monday. ``

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

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

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

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

Colorful sparks flew around hitting and deflecting the wall and dummies strategically placed within the training room. The group started their own training to prepare for the secondment mission. Harry told them about Moody 's challenge and that encouraged them to do their best. prof McGonagall and ma'am hooch built a whole way within the room of requisite ( which magically expanded ) which served as their training land. They put a silencing charm on the room so as not to disquiet the other occupants.

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

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

'' PROTEGO ! '' cried Luna as Harry hit her with the cruciatus curse. The effect of the while 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 unforgivable bane on their enemies. We need to learn how to counter those curses. ``

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

'' Never stopped the death-eaters, did it ? '' said Harry mildly. `` Let 's dyad up again and exercise defending ourselves against those spells, particularly the imperius curse. I 'm surely none of us would savor being controlled by the opposition. Like this..IMPERIO ! '' shouted Harry unexpectedly at the unprepared Seamus.

Everyone stared in astonishment as they witnessed how Seamus climbed the wall, breakdanced on the floor, 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 hex piece of work. It controls the judgment of the soul completely and if ordered, they will not pause to hurt even the unity they love most. '' His Friend nodded in understanding. He released Seamus from his control and instructed the others on what to do.

After respective twenty-four hours of rigorous breeding, all became maven at fighting the imperius curse, even young Dennis who seemed so weak at first could totally throw it off. Disillusionment charm was a snap but specter was met with some difficultness. But all were able to apparate quite well eventually though not as good as Harry yet who could not only apparate other people with him but also pass anti-apparition roadblock. Their cuticle spell also became stronger. They discovered that if they conjure the piece charm together, it will constitute a shield strong enough to drive back unforgivable curses completely.

The next daybreak, Ron called for a meeting to discuss their strategies.

'' Here is the group list. We separated them according to their relation length from each other. The house-elves are going to run us to their placement so we do n't have got to worry about that. '' said Ron, handing each of them a copy of the grouping. `` I trust that any personal differences shall be ignored at this moment. Is there any problem with the grouping ? ``

Group # 1 : Harry, Luna, Dennis - Hannah, Katie, Susan, terry
group # 2 : Ron, Lavender, Padma - Angelina, Ernie, Zechariah, Alicia Group # 3 : Hermione, Parvati, Seamus - James Byron Dean, Fred, George, Neville
group # 4 : Lee, Colin, Cho - Michael, Antony, Justin

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

'' Since this room and their location have anti-apparition roadblock, we need to go to Hogsmeade first and apparate from there to a point near the safe- houses and convey the other appendage there before apparating back to Hogsmeade. okey ? '' said Ron.

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

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

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

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

'' That 's thoroughly enough. By the way, Cho and I made another tidy sum of phoney galleons and put a more advanced protean magic spell there. If before, it only tells the particular date and clock time of the DA group meeting now it can inform us if any of our protagonist are in danger. '' said Hermione to perturb Ron, giving each of them a fake galleon and gave the leaders the coins for the former members.

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

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

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'' We 're ready. '' declared Harry during lunch. `` Today is Sunday ... Tomorrow we must go and bring our comrades-in-wands back. If you have any doubts about this mission, say it now. Otherwise, it will be too belated. '' he paused to see if any of them wore a diminutive hint of reservation on their faces but what greeted his eyes were supreme determination and unmatched courageousness. The mathematical group was almost glowing with it. `` All right. We will meet here and leave at exactly 6 am tomorrow. remainder well for now. We will need our force. '' Chapter 11 - The Second Mission

'' Umm ... Harry, can we babble out ? '' said Ron tentatively.

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

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

Harry nodded in understanding. `` You 're asking if we are going to rescue her too ? '' he glanced at Ron who looked tormented with the thought of his only sister suffering at the men of the opposition. `` What do you think ? Silly, of course we are. We just need to strengthen ourselves first. ``

Ron sighed with reliever. `` Thanks, fellow. I just need to discover that. You know, before tomorrow. ``

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

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

'' I think he used mental telepathy to talk to me. time lag, I 'll try if I can make it cultivate reversion. I also want to ask him a few head myself. '' said Harry, concentrating hard on the headmaster 's face until it became upstanding in his mind.

'' prof, can you hear me ? ``

'' Harry ? ``

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

'' Yes, do n't worry about us. sharpen on your plan for tomorrow. ``

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

'' No, I do n't beware. The shock you gave me when you almost smash my office last June made me realize that. As for the commencement question, I think some of your indifferent index surfaced at final due to the urgency of the position. As for the second question, I can only take for granted that Voldemort has been closing his brain to you too to prevent you from discovering his programme. He does not desire to take aim opportunity now that he 's winning the war. ``

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

'' Be careful tomorrow, Harry. ``

'' We will. Thanks, professor. Take care too. '' With that, Harry cleared his mind again and started to tell Ron what the headmaster had told him about Ginny. He was exhausted from the exploit but seeing the still expression of his best protagonist was worth every ounce of DOE he spent.

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

All the members of Dumbledore 's Army, wearing special DA cloaks magically sewn by their house-elf friends, were nervously pacing the floor while waiting for the sign to pass on. The squad leadership were currently reiterating the plan and outlining all possible scenarios to their respective groups. professor McGonagall carefully stayed away from their way of life to stave off increasing their stress. As the clock struck 6:00 a.m., all members disillusioned themselves and silently followed their leader to the path that led to Hogsmeade. They were glad to get hold the post deserted except for the house-elves nervously waiting for their arrival.

'' Remember, the whole procedure should take no longer than 15 min. If anything happens, just press the coin and the rest will try to help oneself if they can. Also, as soon as the group has completed its deputation, rejoinder to the training way immediately and expect for the others. We 'll get a forgetful merging afterwards. Okay ? '' said Harry. `` House-elves included. ``

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

Several minutes later, Ron 's and Lee 's groups arrived safely at the preparation Room. No one said anything as they waited for the others to return. Some resorted to reading while others played solo maven chess to while away the prison term. Each constantly checking the sentence and wondering what 's taking the others so long. It had been almost an hour. Some unconsciously held the coin as if expecting it to fire soon. The wait was almost unendurable when they heard disputation erupting outside the way and it seemed to be getting nearer.

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

The door suddenly opened and in came a livid Hermione followed by doyen 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 breathing space which he never realized he was holding when he noticed Hermione enter the room.

'' But the dwarf ate the letter, honestly ! '' said George.

'' Yeah, we were just starting to read it when the dwarf catch it from our delicacy hands and shoved it down its throat. '' added Fred.

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

'' Really ! You know, you do n't ask to spend a penny pathetic alibis. A simple apology will do. '' Ron glared at them.

The twins looked nervously at one another. It never occurred to them that small ickle Ronniekins would make bold tell them off for anything. But he was right. Mustering enough courage, they both looked at Hermione and mumbled something that sounded lile `` we 're bad. '' Hermione just rolled her middle at them and walked to the former role of the room. Then, as if suddenly noticing something, she returned to where Ron was.

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

'' They 're not here yet ! ``

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

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

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

'' Why ? What happened ? '' asked Cho who walked over to conjoin 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 shoes and even went back to the good house but we ca n't find her. '' said Katie. Harry looked distraught.

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

All stared into blank without any musical theme of what to do next. The others did not really like Luna. Some even thought her mad but the berth called for some 1 and any fighter for the honorable incline should be treated with respect and business concern. Their anxiousness was tripled as they felt the coin burning. Each took out the coin and saw the words -- -- -- `` help ! Luna ! The Quibbler ! '' blinking fast.

Without wasting anymore time, Harry called Dobby and requested him to witness out where the Quibbler was. Within seconds, Dobby arrived with the precise locating and Harry apparated to the Quibbler 's place where a shocking sight greeted him. Luna was fearlessly fighting her aggressor - 4 death- eater. Dodging hex and sending out several trying to buy some clock time until help arrives.

Harry quickly pulled his own wand and tried to get close to Luna to screen her from some of the more get ahead curses, thankful that the attackers did not seem to be very adept at curses yet.

'' ESTUPENDO ! '' he shouted at them and the enemies backed away quickly, staring at their scepter as if wondering why they were holding such a stupid piece of woodwind. Harry smiled as he started to ran to Luna 's side. His smile faded, however, when he heard loud pops again as more death-eaters entered the office. The fight continued.

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

Harry realized that he need to get Luna soon so they could scarper but the death-eaters made them too busy. The four death-eaters were still behaving oddly but the new arrivals were more experienced than the offset four. They never gave them meter to breath. torment flew across the way at lightning swiftness. Harry saw Luna struck by a bedaze spell. 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 support. But they were surprised when respective bane hit each of them as ten DA phallus who already started training arrived.

'' YOU moron ! Why did you disapparate suddenly ? '' shouted Hermione in between curses. `` I thought we 're not supposed to go anywhere alone, especially in spot like this. Whatever happened to the 'strength in numbers'speech you gave last time ? '' she continued furiously.

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

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

'' Yeah, coolheaded ! '' shouted the others. Harry smiled inspite of himself. His friends did not seem terrified anymore. In fact, they seemed to have the upper hand in this little meeting. He gave Ron a detached rein to run the commands.

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

It hit the death-eaters forcefully and smashed them to the rampart, sending some of the authority equipments to settle on the ground. Sensing defeat, they quickly disapparated to heal themselves somewhere and glared maliciously at the DA members as they did so. Harry then quickly put up some justificatory spell around the berth to avoid another encounter.

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

'' I apologize. I just could not hold out the urge to visit my dad 's part before I go back. There 's something that I need to check because I do n't think that my begetter is utter. '' Luna said evenly while Harry held her manus in financial support. Cho 's heart narrowed when she noticed it.

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

Luna got up and retrieved two pots of flora from under one of the table, probably his Church Father 's. One was short, the other was still blooming. They all stared at the industrial plant ineffectual to comprehend what it meant but Hermione appeared to be thick in thought.

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

'' Luna, I may not know how to get hold your Fatherhood now but I think we can do something to make his spirit come live. '' said Hermione brightly, trying to make up for her crudity a spell ago.

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

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

A hush up muteness followed her pronouncement.
Chapter 12 - Confrontation at the pettifogger

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

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

Harry glared at the two young lady while still holding Luna protectively. `` pettifogger 's reputation may not be that thoroughly but it was the ONLY paper that bravely published the truth 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 agreed to that yet. '' said Luna, glad for Harry 's support and unconsciously leaned slightly on his pectus. She felt Harry put her subdivision around her lightly as if it was the most natural thing to do but she did n't mind. She felt warm and unattackable and slightly light-headed.

'' wellspring, I still think the idea stinks ! '' shouted Cho much to Luna 's embarrassment and to the astonishment of all.

'' Cho ! '' gasped Hermione. This was not exactly the response she expected when she stated her idea. `` You do n't make to be so rude. We 're on the same face here in vitrine you have n't noticed. ``

'' I do n't want our reputation to be tainted by that patch of trash ! It 's bad enough being on this situation without adding contumely to our injury. '' Cho declared stubbornly.

'' So, is that what you care about ? Your dazed reputation ? What about the TRUTH ? Or would you prefer that the world be ignorant in this chaos ? '' cried Luna angrily, shaking her straits in disbelief that soul from her own star sign, supposedly the house of the most clever ones, would utter such nonsense. She turned to Harry and let her tears flow on his shoulder. Harry, unmindful to all, embraced her tightly while murmuring words of conveniences to her.

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

'' Do you call back your father would take care if we use his paper to put out the inhumanity of Voldemort and what the whole residential area can do about it ? '' Hermione suddenly asked Luna, making a mental line to ask Harry about the PDA later.

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

'' We, of course. Colin and Creevey can take tending of the pictures and the rest of us could charter our routine writing the article. We do n't have school day right now so we have so lots clip in our bridge player. '' The Creevey chum looked excited at this but a few groaned at the view of doing paper work.

'' It 's for a soundly cause, guys. '' prodded Harry. `` Besides, Hermione will be the one to indite all the John Roy Major clause and the editorial. Do n't care. '' he added with a sly smiling at Hermione.

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

'' Are you really going to compose all the John R. Major hooey ? '' asked Lee.

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

Everything went smoothly after that. respective suggestions flew into the air regarding what to write about, when to publish and where they were going to get the monetary resource. They would have stayed farseeing if Harry had not remembered something.

'' grip on, hombre, I think we salutary get back now. We have a get together with Professor Helen Wills -- -- Where 's Cho ? '' He looked around and saw the jolly Asian young lady sobbing furiously on a swiveling chair 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 end yr when Cedric died and the retention of her walking out of their escort in snag did n't exactly endear her to him.

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

'' Oh, Harry ! '' cried Cho. She threw her weapon system around him and tried to buss him but Harry resisted and carefully pried her implements of war away from him. Not a very smart move because then, Cho suddenly slapped him and screamed angrily, `` So, I 'm not skillful enough for the wizard savior now, am I ? And who do you like now ? That pathetic Luna ? You could do better than that, you two- timing prevaricator ! Why not farmer or Ginny ? At to the lowest degree they 're both pretty and intelligent. It 's so mortify to be dumped for someone like HER ! '' she pointed her finger at a KO'd Luna.

'' Do n't call her pathetic ! At to the lowest degree Luna does n't get all teary-eyed in every nerve-wracking position. Besides, Luna and I are just friends and there 's nothing between you and me anymore so whoever I date does not vexation you now. And do n't ever call me a adulterous prevaricator, you were the one who dated someone else first. '' said Harry angrily, berating himself for being laughable enough to fall for this shockable girl.

The other DA penis, except Luna whose center were transfixed on the wall, looked at each other awkwardly and tried to busy themselves with trying to cypher out how to go the machines there. The office was quite impressive now that they had taken the clip to keep it and its subject. Magically operate impression political machine were strategically placed to wee-wee the office seem broad. The folders in the file locker were all in order and judging from the posters and smiling delineation on the rampart and tabular array, they assumed that the working relationship of the employer and the employers was quite harmonious.

They were enjoying themselves. But no amount of distraction, however, could make them fail to point out how Cho tried to cuss Luna and how Harry sent the while back to its originator. Unable to say anything, they watched as Cho, hiding her now pus covered face, exclaimed in horror and fury as she hastily tried to recollect the patch 's counter-curse. Luna seemed unaware of it but Harry was full of disappointment and frustration.

'' WHAT 'S THE MEANING OF THIS ? ARE N'T YOU SUPPOSED TO BE AT THE headquarters BY NOW '' growled a very familiar phonation after a piano 'pop'. They all turned to the somebody with their sceptre out. They heaved a sigh of succour when they recognized who it was -- -- professor Moody. His normal eye was eyeing Cho with great curio while the other was scanning the room for some hidden enemies. His 360-degree eye stopped at the sight of four mask design jumping up and down in a far corner of the office. `` And who are those idiots ? '' he asked pointing in the direction oh the cloaked figures.

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

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

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

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

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

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

'' E-er, professor, I hit them with the stupidity curse a while ago. '' Harry offered the information. Dwight Lyman Moody 's lips twitched slightly at that and muttered some patch to hit the cloaks from their heads.

'' That 's Crabbe and Goyle ! '' exclaimed Ron. `` Harry, your curse was a permissive waste of time. They 're already stupid ! ``

'' queen ! '' Hermione could n't conceive Voldemort was recruiting children to be his servants.

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

'' Hmm ... .come on, let 's bestow them to the new headquarter. We might find 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 network. decided to apparate instead. Luna was already stepping into the fire when he quickly grabbed her hired man and spun away to the Training elbow room where the others were waiting for them.

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

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

Now that the straightaway risk had passed, they all talked about the day 's upshot animatedly while waiting for Moody 's arrival. Some flourished it up a bit to wee-wee it fathom more exciting. One even went as far as claiming that he had almost beaten Lucius Malfoy to the ground in a duel, in which his grouping mates laughingly protested that he could n't do it it for sure enough because the foeman wore masquerade party and disapparated quickly when they sensed their disadvantage.

Everyone was in a jolly mood after that except for one extremely pretty young lady who discreetly stayed away from the others while her centre were gleaming with hatred as she looked on the felicitous faces of a handsome black- haired boy and a blond-haired girl wearing a dreamy saying on her face. However, her expression turned blank as soon as Professor McGonagall and prof Dwight Lyman Moody entered the room.

'' I 'm gladiola that all of you returned safely and without a trace of any major wound however, I am not at all happy about what happened afterwards. '' said prof McGonagall. `` Professor Moody has informed me that you had an UNPLANNED visit to the Quibbler 's spot and defend several death-eaters there. Had your enemies been full-grown coloured wizards, you would give birth been severely injured or sorry, killed by now ? '' she continued, eyeing each of them carefully. `` caution to separate us what really happened ? ``

Each of the DA members present at the caviler tried to explain at once but after seeing the pissed aspect of the instructor, they willingly let Hermione do all the talking with the early team leader adding some contingent from time to metre. As if planned, no one bothered to remark the disagreement about the caviler and the issue with Cho.

'' Very well, then. I understand but this must never take place again. '' said the stern professor.

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

Harry, however, did not waffle. 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 scene he witnessed when he arrived at the Quibbler.

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

Cho, unusually silent since the professors came, quickly exploded with fury. `` HOW dare YOU ! IT 'S YOU WHO HAS AN posture problem, NOT ME ! '' she eyed the others warily. `` YOU ALL AGREE WITH HIM ? TO blaze WITH YOU ALL ! I QUIT ! '' With that, Cho hastily removed her DA cloak, threw it on the floor and left the elbow room after throwing one concluding scornful glare at Harry and Luna.

Author 's Note : Thank you all for reading my story. By the way, I would wish to treat the park gossip regarding Harry 's ability to apparate. Harry or any early strong wizard ( like Moody ) can apparate to Hogwarts due to the weakened anti-apparition barriers ( weakened only, not totally gone ) after the massive flak of death-eaters there. Also, since the enemies are arrogant enough to acquire that their dupe will not return, they have not inspected the home ... yet ... so the resident are still safe ... as of now. Some DA extremity will develop their powers more and will be able to choke through the anti-apparition barriers later.

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Chapter 13 - Another mission for Dumbledore 's Army

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

'' I just did what I had to do. '' said Harry simply and quickly left the way, not wanting to talk to anybody at that particular consequence. Contrary to what the others must sustain thought, he was not that insensitive. After Cho 's attempt to buss him at the quibbler 's power, he had a sneaking suspicion on what might sustain possibly triggered her peculiar 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 deary sport but he now knew that all of it just amounted to a mere adolescent crush and naught more.

He thought that Cho realized that mistake too after she started dating Michael Corner but he was wrong. It seemed that she had decided that he was still a meliorate catch and would hold on at nothing to get him back. That scared him out of his wits. Seeing her center glow with anger like that and her attempt at cursing someone who did n't even do anything to her made him guess that he can not be trusted. She had a unsafe streak and might even grass them all if given a chance ... just out of spite ... .and he can not allow that ... For his and her sanity and the safety of their friends, she should not be allowed to larn advanced scourge ... yet, maybe later after she developed some sentiency of collective duty. But now, she had to find peacefulness in herself first. 'Sometimes, it 's really kinder to be cruel .'persuasion Harry before he fell into a deeply and uneventful sleep.

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

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

'' Dunno '' was the reply he got.

'' What ? ! ? Are you crazy ? You woke me up for nothing ! '' said Harry in a silence voice, not wanting to disturb the others.

'' fountainhead -- actually Hermione told me that Moody wants all the team leaders in the training way 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 Helen Newington Wills, Hermione, Lee and Tonks seriously pacing the room and four cloaked figures bound in one corner. Harry noticed that the four were shooting serious glance at their capturer. They were already back to normal.

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

Tonks grimly beckoned them all to sit on the small round mesa while Professor Moody conjured a transparent sheet that enclosed the captives, barring them from hearing anything they were going to talk about. Hermione was looking perplexed and even Lee seemed not his real number self. Harry immediately braced himself for the bad word while Ron sat beside Hermione.

As soon as they were all comfortably seated, professor Moody sighed heavily and started the impromptu meeting. `` I trust you know what the veritaserum is. Through that muscular potion, we found some very concern informations from the prisoner. According to them, Voldemort had discovered that Snape is a spy and sent his most potent handmaiden to kill 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 stipulation. '' Harry felt Ron tense at his live sentence.

'' Dumbledore and Snape can do by the torture. After all, this is not their first encounter with the atrociousness of war but it may be traumatic for the youngest 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 blank space. '' he finished matter-of-factly, staring directly into Ron 's horrified expression.

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

'' You would n't wish to know, Miss husbandman and I, for one, am not really surely of what 's happening with Miss Weasley. The captives did not really do it much about how Draco treat her ... but I 'm afraid it might mean ... .physical striking. '' said Tonks, hesitating at the terminal word of honor which alarmed his listeners even more. Hermione nearly fainted at his reply and Ron went white as a ghost. Harry, on the early hand, 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 make out around to asking that. remove you yearn enough. '' replied Helen Newington Wills, twitching his lips on what might have been a smile if his expression was not crooked enough to throw it unrecognizable. `` Here 's the design .... ''

The four were mute as Moody finished telling them the programme to get Ginny out of the Grimmauld shoes. It was quite ingenious. childlike but very in effect if executed properly. Even Hermione did not plain for once. They would just go to the office disguised as the four captives with the aid of the polyjuice potion that the Potions headmaster had prepared for the guild various months ago, Immobilize Draco with a few spells of their choice and bring Ginny back. cerebration that the meeting was adjourned, they all started to leave the room but Tonks stopped them with a still shake of her head.

'' Now, to our next agenda ... Cho. '' They all turned to Harry at once who made a big spate of polishing his sceptre, pretending not to comment their stares.

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

'' I trust you to smooth things out with her as soon as possible. Heavens, we have decent trouble on our hands without having to distribute with adolescent tiff. '' growled Helen Wills, seemingly back to his old menacing self. `` But between the two of us, I think Luna is a sound 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 sap. '' concluded Tonks, stifling a giggle at the flock of the young man 's expression of disgust.

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'' So, Harry, are you and Luna really ... .you-know-what ? '' asked Hermione cautiously, ignoring her friends'irritation. They were seated at their now best-loved sofa 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 funny about his bestfriend 's reply.

'' Nothing. We are not a twosome if that 's what you mean. We are not even dating for God 's saki ... We just wrote a few letter to each other before we arrived here, that 's all. '' replied Harry honestly. He thought it full 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 deal to listen.

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

'' It 's just simple friendly letters ... not enjoy letters ... okay ? '' he replied exasperatedly. Luna and I were just friends..Why could n't they just consent it ?

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

He walked around the room to ascertain her but she was nowhere to be found. He tried looking at the grooming elbow 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 prof McGonagall but was met by a similar reception followed by a fundament lecture about his tactlessness. His apprehension increased when one of the female DA extremity commented that Cho did not sleep on their bed finally night. He hurried to Professor Moody who was now eating his breakfast peacefully.

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

The prof 's eyes narrowed in care. `` 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 remaining Hogwarts ! ``

'' That 's quite obvious, son. I should have watched her more closely last night after what happened but I was too preoccupied. '' said prof Moody with evident remorse.

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

'' You did what you have to do but I must admit you could have handled it a lot better. Do n't blame yourself too much. You 're still young. You 're not that adept at dealing with opinion yet. ``

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

'' Why do you care ? You certainly made it clear finally night that you did n't want her around. '' asked Dwight Lyman Moody, trying to pick out his feelings on the matter.

'' She 's still my admirer ! '' cried Harry. `` I may be annoyed at her right now but I do n't require anything bad to take place to her. ``

'' We can not do anything right now short of launching a very dangerous man Leigh Hunt. And you know very well that we do n't get any available Order members to enshroud that. I advise you to remain for now and concentrate on our missionary work tonight. '' said the professor, closing his optic to intercept the pressure from clouding his mind.

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

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

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

'' Do n't care, Mr. Harry Potter. Me and my acquaintance are going to help you find her. '' said the house elf before disapparating somewhere.

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

'' Thank you, professor. '' With that Harry left to find mortal who could lay down him forget the increasing weight of obligation on his shoulders ... someone he could blab out to without feeling any pressure ... someone he could express mirth with and relax for a while before embarking another dangerous mission that night ... someone like ... ... ... ... ... ..Luna.
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Chapter 14 - military mission Failed
... ... ..Luna ... ..

Harry found the silvery blonde haired girl sitting on the couch that he and his bestfriends had occupied a while ago. He saw her serenely sitting there with oculus half-closed as if lost in deep thought and unconsciously stroking the farewell of the plant they retrieved from the caviller 's billet. Just watching her made him smiling. He slowly approached her, all the while wondering how it would experience if her soft bridge player was stroking his hand instead. They held hands before, usually in times of hurt, but he could remember being pacified by her jot. It was amazing.

As if sensing his front, Luna suddenly turned her gaze on him and gave him a slight smile. It immediately warmed his heart and he noticed that her usual blank stares and supernal visual aspect were replaced with warmheartedness and delicacy. She timidly invited him to sit beside her, unsure of his response, but was pleased when he also gave him a smile and proceeded to do so. Not knowing what to say, he contented himself with watching the untested woman caressing the charming plant.

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

'' What ? '' asked Harry in confusion.

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

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

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

'' I do n't know ... maybe because you were the only when one I could talk to about Sothis'dying without feeling guilt and press ... maybe because you were the lone one brave sufficiency to communicate with me when I was almost self-destructive in my aunty 's house ... .I am not sure enough ... .maybe it 's simply because I now realized that there were so much more to you than meets the eye. You 're variety, smartness, brave and you make me happy. '' Luna blushed at his tidings and averted her gaze again.

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

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

Luna stared at him in amazement and almost drowned in the whirlwind of emotion flickering on his handsome face. She started to get up and will the shoes but she found her human knee too weak to go anywhere. She stared helplessly at the Loretta Young man caressing her paw. She tried to get away from the stressful sensations but her knee wobbled from the sudden movement causing her to strike on his lap. Harry immediately wrapped his implements of war 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 words, Luna reluctantly wrapped her arms around him and nervously kissed him on the cheek ... '' I like you too, Harry. ``

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

'' There you are ! Oooopss, so sooorrrry ! '' said Ron, quickly hiding himself behind the ledge. Harry could affirm he see some muffled laughter from behind making him marvel how tenacious have they been watching them.

'' What do you require ? '' snapped Harry annoyed at the gap but did not release his delay on Luna.

'' goose egg ! Just friends, huh ? '' Several DA phallus removed the disillusionment good luck charm on themselves and teased the two relentlessly, led by Ron and the twins of course, before running to the dinner table.

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

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

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

They walked hand in hired man to the dining table, ignoring the snickers and some clamant tantalization from their friends. But aside from that, dinner party was uneventful. If anything, ,. it only served to remind the four team leader about their mission that night. The others had no melodic theme about it but they sensed the apprehension on their leaders'faces. Their distrust grew more when Professor Helen Wills signaled the four to go to the grooming way with him.

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

'' What 's that for ? ``

'' That 's to say thank you for making me palpate particular. '' Then she kissed him again on his decent cheek. `` This is for good portion on whatever you 're going to do tonight. Do n't abnegate it. '' She then slowly put her arms around his neck and pulled him closer, pressing her lips to his. `` This is to make surely that you 'd issue forth back safely. ``

Harry smiled at this and drew her conclude again. This time their lips met with frantic passion with his left deal gently caressing her back, making them both rickety with longing. He pulled away reluctantly as he remembered the mission.

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

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

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

After forcing the disgusting potion into their oral cavity, the four team leadership proceeded to apparate remote Grimmauld lieu and enter in the usual way. It might appear highly suspicious if Harry just apparate all of them inside. The captives were not that sinewy yet.

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

The four just escape from their heads dumbly.

'' Well, it does n't matter. At least I have some comme il faut company now. I 'm so bored here. '' drawled Draco. Ron, in the fount of Crabbe, clenched his fist to repress his growing rage.

'' What about your slave ? Is n't she entertaining enough ? '' asked Hermione who took the appearing of Pansy. She was surprised when she noticed a interested flavour pass his face so fast that she almost thought she imagined it.

'' I got wear of her and besides, I ca n't spend all my vitality ravishing her. It 's just a waste of time. So what brings you here ? '' replied genus Draco lazily but the previous welcoming tone was gone. It was as if he did not want them there anymore.

'' null. Bored to tears too. Hexing people are not so fun anymore. Can we deliver a go at your slave ? I 'm sure enough we 'd find her enjoyable. '' said Goyle, Harry in polyjuice, attempting to discern how roughshod Draco 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 ! '' genus Draco also pointed his wand at the other two boy. `` That goes for you, too. ``

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

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

'' In the left bedroom upstairs. Do n't incommode her. She 's sleeping now. '' replied genus Draco with a pinch of panic in his vocalism. Hermione raised one supercilium but decided not to point out on it. Harry chose that consequence to rally 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 count. total on ! Let 's drink to triumph ! '' announced Harry and they all took big swigs on the beverage.

Within seconds, Draco collapsed on the sofa, unconscious. The three boy acted as look-outs while Hermione hastily went upstairs to retrieve what they thought was a thoroughly destroy Ginny. They decided to let her go alone for they did not desire to notice Ginny in a very conciliatory state of affairs. various minutes had passed but still no Hermione and Ginny. They carefully checked the spotter and was shocked to see that they did not have very much meter left.

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

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

'' Ginny ! STOP ! That 's Hermione. We came to deliver 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 optic, watching for tell-tale signal of charming controller. There was none. He only saw right-down hatred on her once radiant eyes. She was acting on her own free will.

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

'' No, Ginny, you 're unseasonable. sad if we did n't come earlier. But now we 're here. Please come back with us. '' pleaded Harry, unwilling to curse the person he always treated as his younger sister.

Ginny hesitated for a moment, thinking of what he said, but decided to discount 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 weak to move.

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

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

'' LEGILIMENS ! '' screamed Harry in thwarting. He desperately wanted to be intimate what happened to micturate her act this way. Behind him, Ron and Hermione were slowly regaining their strength and watched in astonishment as Ginny clutched her forefront in an endeavor to block up Harry 's effort to break into her psyche. But Harry was substantial. Soon images of Draco and Ginny flashed into his mind. Ginny being taken away from Hogwarts ... Ginny terrified at being left alone in a iniquity and smelly dungeon ... genus Draco choosing her to be his personal slave ... Draco and Ginny locked in a tight embrace ... .Ginny lying on his lap ... .Ginny eagerly groom dinner for the two of them ...

Harry broke the contact in jolt and stared at Ginny in disbelief. None of those trope portrayed genus Draco forcing her to do anything. She was very very much will ... As he watched the Whitney Moore Young Jr. girl weak conflict on her feet, he quickly beckoned Ron and Hermione to follow him downstairs. Without a word, he grabbed their helping hand 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 motion. When their foundation touched the basis, they were already at the grooming room.

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

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

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

'' We had a little problem with Ginny, professor. '' said Hermione silently, unsure if she wanted to narrate them what really happened. She could not trust it herself. She watched silently as Luna unconcernedly walked towards Harry and massaged his forehead. The simple legal 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 occupy the silence anymore.

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

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

Harry wished he did not know the solvent to that because the truth was irritating and unacceptable in the stream circumstances but he was left with no choice. He sighed deeply as he replied, `` She 's in honey with him. '' Seeing their disbelieving faces, he continued. `` She used the cruciatus expletive on Ron and Hermione ... '' respective gasps were heard. `` I used Legilimency to notice out and ... and ... I saw everything. Draco did not draw her. She 's leave. ``

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

'' We failed. I 'm distressing. '' Harry said as he looked at each of Ginny 's Brother. He was grateful to see that they do n't find fault him at all but the letdown on their faces was starting to librate him down. He felt Luna 's hand on his shoulder joint, discreetly leading him away from the group.
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Chapter 15 - The final examination straw
'' It 's her choice, Harry. You ca n't do anything about it. '' said Luna quietly as she and Harry strolled around the Great Hall, uncaring of the risk it might cause them. They needed to get away before they suffocate from all the emotions running inside ... concern ... anger ... frustration ...
'' She said we let her down ... .maybe she got so frustrated with the situation that she eventually decided to join the blue face. '' said Harry, staring glumly at the once gallant hall.
'' Or maybe ... she just fell in love ... Sometimes mass do foolish things when they 're in making love ... maybe she saw a English of Draco that we have never seen before. ``
Harry vaguely remembered the intimation of panic in Draco 's voice when he suggested that they would care Ginny to cure them of their boredom but it was there. Even Hermione noticed his instinct to protect his 'slave'which was highly unnatural for him. His posture baffled them all and from what he saw when he broke into Ginny 's mind, he respected her. He sat in muddiness, thinking in secrecy. So far, the side he was in had done nothing but pelt and hold themselves. Some of the Order members severed their communication ties with them for fright of being found out. 'How could we possibly win this war if we do n't even screw what 's happening to the others ?'he thought. 'Dumbledore, we need you, please come back'he pleaded, hoping that his mentor could try him. Harry concentrated hard and called the headmaster again but the familiar impression of someone entering his brain did not come.
Meanwhile, the somebody Harry was trying to communicate with could not cumulate enough forte 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 small man with a hand made of shining silver. He watched as the man struggle on his feet to play what his master copy wanted. When he returned, he was levitating a limp form of an old man with farseeing albumen hair and a beard that almost reached his waistline. A witching metal chain ensured that he would not be able-bodied to run IF he had decent Energy for it.
'' Enervate ! '' The limp figure slowly rose from his lieu to meet the gaze of his captor.
'' Where 's the boy ? '' asked Voldemort, arrogantly pointing his scepter on him. The old man stubbornly shook his head.
'' CRUCIO ! '' The old man fell on the story and writhed in pain. `` WHERE 'S THE BOY ? '' Harry demanded without lifting the swearword.
Again, there was eerie silence ... a few minutes 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 stupid prophecy anymore ... and the youthful small fry of the ancestry traitor Weasley already joined our ranks ... '' The old man looked stunned at this bit of data. The dark Creator merely laughed at his reaction. `` You mean ... you did n't bang ? The all-knowing Headmaster actually did n't make out ? '' he chuckled evilly. `` You 're losing your touch, old man ... .maybe I should just kill you now. But I 'm not that wicked -- - enjoin me where the boy is and I 'll let you live. ``
'' You 're the one losing your touch modality if you believe even for a endorsement that I would succumb to your wishes. '' said the old man defiantly, looking him directly in the eye.
'' marvellous ! What an beat display of heroism ... '' The wickedness nobleman mockingly clapped his workforce before he continued with narrowed eyes, `` ... unfortunately, I 'm not in the mood for games tonight so tell me -- - WHERE 'S THE BOY ? ``
'' You 're a sucker. '' said the old man calmly which amplified the anger of his tormenter.
Voldemort raised his verge angrily at the old man who just proudly and peacefully waiting for his death.
'' Death is but a next adventure ... '' the old man said, bracing himself for the blow.
'' Aveda Ked -- - ``
'' M-master ! D-do you really have to do this ? He might still be utile to us ... '' said the minor man with a facile hand weakly, vainly trying to protect the old man who was once his mentor and confidant. He was rewarded with a vicious glare from his master.
'' Did I hear you right ? You 're questioning my judgment now ? Perhaps you would like to link up him ... '' The panicked servant recoiled from his scrutiny.
'' N-no, master copy ! My apologies ... .Y-you may do as you wish ... '' he said in a misfortunate voice, throwing an apologetic glance at the captive who was forgetful to the exchange. His eyes was fixed on something and his forehead was creased in intense concentration.
'' Very well, then. Never let me doubt your loyalty again. '' The wickedness lord reverted his gaze to the old man whose strength might take faded but the purport remained. He pointed his wand at the old man, positively jubilant at being capable to finally extinguish one of his most potent adversary. He licked his mouth before enunciating the Holy Scripture ...
'' Aveda Kedavra ! ''
Two words. Just two words ... a flash of green light and the man who once courageously fought for the vulgar trade good fell lifeless on the floor.
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'' Harry.. ''
'' professor ? ``
'' My time is running out ... but you should persist in the competitiveness. You should understand..if I perish, the remaining wards will go down ... The castling would not be capable to protect you anymore. Inform Alastor at once. He 'll know what to do ... ''
'' prof, why did you let them take you ? ``
'' I 'm not as unvanquishable as you all think. I am already weak even before the attack on the school ... there was no way to save them all if I did not sacrifice myself. I just used my remaining meter wisely ... ''
'' B-but how can I defeat him ? ``
'' I already told you ... the answer lies within your heart. Have faith in yourself and your friend ... goodbye Harry .... ''
The aura of the greatest sorcerer of all time faded in Harry 's mind ... and was replaced by the image of a hooded figure, sceptre still pointed at the crumple being and laughing triumphantly at his latest conquest. Behind him, the small man with a silver deal was trying severe to bound his crying 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 wall vibrate vigorously. Remembering the Headmaster 's last words, Harry grabbed Luna 's hand and ran to the way of prerequisite where they found masses nervously drawing out their baton. Some were crying hysterically, imagining the worst.
'' prof Moody ! '' shouted Harry when he found the man heading towards the door. From his worried expression, Harry could tell that he already had an idea as to what had happened.
'' Potter, is he -- - ? '' Harry nodded. Dwight Lyman Moody visibly paled and slowly, he saw tears running down his disfigured face. Professor McGonagall rushed to their side and saw their broken verbalism. She looked questioningly from Professor Moody to Harry.
'' Dumbledore 's gone. Voldemort killed him. '' said Harry, putting up a brave strawman so that the former 's would not suffer hope.
'' D-dumbledore is g-gone ... ''
Harry watched as the most strict professor crumble to the ground in desperation. Moody was still crying silently, very unbecoming of a dark genius catcher like him. The teachers from former schools had also hidden their faces from view. The professors he thought were the epitome of strength of the whole school were falling into pieces right before the centre of everyone present tense in the room.
He scanned the room and saw the shell faces of the others, showing signboard of acceptation of frustration even before they joined the war. Were they just waiting for Dumbledore to save them all ? And now that he was gone, were they thinking that the dark lord 's takeover was finally complete ? 'It 's a well thing, no one else knew about the vaticination yet .'he thought furiously.
'' Are we all going to die now ? '' squeaked one small vocalism in fright.
Harry stared hard at all occupier in the room before replying angrily, `` YES ... .WE ARE ALL loss TO DIE BECAUSE MOST OF YOU food waste TO FIGHT FOR YOUR life. HOW daring YOU PUT ALL YOUR Bob Hope IN ONE MAN ! HOW dare YOU SEEK COMFORT here WHILE THE OTHERS ARE PUTTING THEIR LIVES IN danger TO dungeon YOU ALL prophylactic ! ``
Everyone stopped moping to mind to the young man fuming with rage at the sight of their weakness.
'' A FEW WEEKS AGO, OUR DEFENSE GROUP ROAMED AROUND THIS ROOM TO SEE IF ANYONE ELSE WAS CARED ENOUGH TO gearing BUT WERE WE SUCCESSFUL ? NO ! MOST JUST LAUGHED AT OUR EFFORTS AND SOME BLATANTLY RIDICULED US ! NOW, YOU William Tell ME WHOSE fault IT IS IF THE PATHETIC DARK LORD SUCCEEDED ... ''
The onlookers noticed the golden glow that seemed to exhale from the youth man as he spoke and backed away nervously.
'' NOW IS NOT THE TIME FOR MOURNING NOR IS THIS THE prison term TO CONCEDE ! WE ALL wealthy person TO FIGHT IF WE STILL CONSIDER THIS OUR HOME. '' He paused for a while and continued in a quiet but shape part, `` From now on, we wo n't enshroud anymore. We shall all train for struggle. If the foe come, we will agitate them with all our eye. They thrive on our concern and weaknesses but they recoil from courageousness and affection. We can win this war if only we 'll unite and if you 're not gear up 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 former display of vulnerability, Alastor Helen Wills immediately summoned all remaining Order fellow member for an pinch confluence as Harry requested. Also present were professors from early schools introduce within the way and all the DA member except for Ginny and Cho who had n't been found by Dobby yet. House-elves'representatives were also invited.

Before they started the league, all of them raised their scepter to restore the fallen Montgomery Ward. It was not as strong as the previous barriers but it would hold off the enemies until they 're all ready for battle. As expected, Severus Snape was the inaugural 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 allow 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 day enemies used to send for him. He glared at Harry menacingly and seriously considered hexing him in front end of everyone but was stopped by an even more menacing glare from the boy.

'' Do n't even conceive of it, Snivellus. '' he said venomously, his altogether dead body glowing with ira once more. Snape fell silent.

'' The situation has reached its worst. Dumbledore has been killed by Voldemort ... '' Harry paused. `` ... and Ginny went over to the non-white side. '' Mrs. Weasley cried hysterically at that and Mr. Weasley hid his own anxiety to comfort her. Bill and Charlie just donned vacant manifestation for which Harry was grateful because he could n't tolerate to see any more phallus breaking down at the news. The vacillating Sir Henry Percy was not invited so he did not throw to worry about his reaction.

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

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

'' We know ... that 's why we are going to request the house-elves to do that for us. They can go past tense any anti-apparition barrier and are hardly noticed by almost adept. They can deliver the papers, right Dobby ? '' said Hermione confidently.

'' Yes, of course, youth fille Granger. The house-elves are always unforced to help the cause. '' replied Dobby excitedly while the former house-elves nodded their oral sex vigorously in agreement.

'' Now, the cognitive operation is childlike. We shall garner volunteer writers from this radical and finish all the articles here. The house-elves will be the ones responsible for the procreation and distribution of the papers so it would n't be that hard. '' said Harry. `` Those who wish to spell the articles can bestow with Luna and Hermione after the confluence. ``

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

One by one, all the fiat fellow member who was away on a mission, informed them of their progress. Several giants already joined Voldemort but some agreed to aid them if they can predict to yield them a parcel of domain in which they can dwell in peacefully after the war. The werewolves were still undecided due to the old Minister 's obvious scorn of their breed but they did not want Voldemort to rule them either. The goblins would join them if and only if Ludo travelling salesman would pay them the amount he owed them and that their share of the earnings of the Gringotts camber would be raised to twenty percent as opposed to their current ten per centum ploughshare which they considered improportional to the amount of study they were putting on the job. The vampire were hopeless for they believe they would benefit more if they choose Voldemort 's side and there was no sign of the dementors yet after they left Azkaban.

Harry was carefully considering the demands of the giants and goblins. And he was thinking that the werewolves can be swayed if they can do away with their suspicion in the Ministry of illusion. It all boiled down to the Ministry who was currently passive at the situation. `` Who 's running the ministry now ? '' he asked the ministry official there.

'' No one. Some were even afraid to go to work 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 own thought of this before.

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

'' Is that all ? So, Mr. Weasley you can be the new minister now and talk to the voice of the giants, goblin and lycanthrope. chip in them what they want ... it 's not so much anyway compared to what they 're going to do for us. Hagrid, broadsheet and Lupin will avail you with it. Kingsley can take aim commission of organizing the intelligence network alongside with Tonks and Snape, much as I hate him. By the way Snape, Voldemort already knows you 're a spy so better delay out of his way for a while. '' Snape looked alarmed at this news.

'' As for the Dementors, the DA will get hold of fear of them. We just want entropy regarding their present location. All professor in this room will fill charge of teaching Charms and Defense Against the Dark Arts except for Professor Moody who would be in charge of giving Auror training to all the DA members. '' continued Harry.

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

'' I 'm fed up with adults giving me orders which entails zilch but wait around for something to happen ... I ca n't expect anymore ... for every minute that I wait, person is being tortured ... person is being killed ... mortal 's life is being destroyed. It 's about time we take some action ... It 's our act now. '' replied Harry calmly, earning the obedience of all the wizards present.

The next few years were highlighted with breeding going on every corner of the way of demand. The dueling social club was restored once again to assist the scholarly person prepare for struggle. 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 week, Harry was able to master wandless magic and a few DA members namely, Hermione, Ron, Luna and Neville were able to do it quite well although they still prefer to use wands because wandless magic was very exhausting.

But nada surprised them more than the chemical 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 members after a very tiring sitting with Professor Moody, each of them carrying a fistful of letters which was all addressed to the quibbler. Hermione excitedly grabbed one letter and read it in front of everyone.

dearest editor,

We 're so beaming to regain that our creation is not yet fully dominated by the misfortunate excuse of a man who fancied himself as 'lord'. We 're now teaching some defensive tour to our children here as you have suggested in your paper.

sustenance up the good work !

Melissa curse

Luna also grabbed another one, clearly exhilarated that so many had taken an interest at his father 's newspaper. Her eyes 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 Leslie Townes Hope, now we have found courageousness again due to your attempt. We sincerely hope that through this paper, you can reach out Sir Thomas More people to help the cause. I was one of those severely injured during the 1st war so I ca n't be of much help in the final battle but relaxation assured that I will always be at the good side and uphold to give you my whole-hearted support.

Enclosed is an anecdote of what I and my friends had experienced during the commencement war. I hope you can bring out it so that the others will roll in the hay more about the cruelty of war and hopefully be enlightened that the dark side only prevails if the light allows it.

Thank you again and more power !

Louisa Alstrong

Neville gasped as he heard the epithet. `` Hey ! She 's one of my granny 's friends ! ``

Dobby went to Harry and handed him a parchment. `` Mr. Harry Potter, that one 's from Miss Cho. I found her in one of the safehouse in her country. She 's hiding there with her family. She asked me to kick in this to you personally. ``

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

Dear Harry,

I 'm really drear for my outburst. I know I have acted very childishly. Dobby gave me a transcript of the quibbler and I must allow that I 'm very impressed with what you guys have done lately. And I 'm quite ashamed for acting so irresponsibly in this hard meter. While in hiding, I came to full term with the fact that you and I are really not stand for for each other. Maybe I 'm just jealous at seeing you so happy with her because I know you had not been like that with me.

Please forgive me ... and if the DA will fit to it, I wish to devolve and aid you fight. My parents are not that happy with my decision but I know that this is something that I must do. please send 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 appendage curiously staring at him. Luna averted her gaze when he looked her way.

'' What does she want ?'asked Hermione.

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

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

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

'' You do n't receive 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 earn certainly that it stays that way. '' he gave her a smile and slowly set 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 play now. '' replied Harry, implying a totally unlike meaning to his quarrel as he gave her another dim kiss that erased all the doubts from her mind.
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Chapter 17 - The thaumaturgist intelligence agency Network

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

'' He deserved that view to a greater extent than anyone and I really believe he would be very goodness at it. '' replied Harry earnestly, looking very tire out but pleased that his dependable friend and the Gemini were not moping anymore about what happened to Ginny. Perhaps they had been so relieved to hump that she was still alive that they did n't manage anymore if she switched sides. Harry was still not prosperous with it though and was secretly hoping that Ginny would occur to her senses before it was too late.

Dumbledore was another matter. His dying came as a nasty stupor but it also served as a catalyst for Harry. Much as he wanted his mentor to be with him in the concluding battle, he knew that he could not lie on this rueful thought. He was thrown in a devious battle of quick decision and fast action mechanism. He had to adjust ... .acceptance was the key. Dumbledore died a valiant man and he better make surely that his sacrifice would not be in vain.

The past few weeks had been very strong for them, what with all of the excess trainings, meetings and former thing that they had to accomplish. It was a wonder that they could still have the luxury of eating together and chatting during meal times. But it was all worth it. All the physical pain, gruelling idea exercises, and several sleepless nighttime were all worth it. They would get their human race back.

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

'' He went to ensure 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 doorway opened revealing a triumphant Lee and a highly chagrined Cho. Cho stole an apprehensive 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 rope. Sorry for everything. '' said Cho, thinking that it would be better to start with a personal apology first.

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

'' Yes, it 's fine, Cho. Do n't interest and besides, we need you to help Hermione with the power revitalization potion or have you forgotten about that ? '' said Harry, motioning the new arrival to have a sit.

'' Oh, no, how could I forget ? I asked my grandmother about it too and she was capable to provide me with some useful information to make the potion easier to get up but I wo n't endure 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 glimpse that Lee was sending her way.

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

'' My, my ! A small warfreak, are we ? Would you still be excited if I tell you we need to get past Aragog and his nipper to do that ? '' inquired Harry, poker faced as he stared at his admirer 's appalled expression. Seamus and the twins could not suppress their reactions though. Soon, all those who had heard their little dangerous undertaking in the forest during their second year 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 hold of Ron 's substructure which he knew was Ron 's to the highest degree ticklish point. Everybody started placing stakes at once as to who was going to give up first.

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

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

'' I 'm for Ron, three reaping hook. There, little brother, I 'm rooting for you. Do n't you dare mislay. '' 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 son continued tickling each other, very lots aware about what their friends were doing and clearly enjoying it. The board was filled with yell of `` Go, Ron ! '' and `` Get him, Harry ! '' and some of the students from other schools came nearer to watch. prof McGonagall went to the Ministry with prof Moody so no one was there to reprimand them.

'' ARE WE fight 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 leader was itching to learn the account but what do I see -- - the chesty piddling boy who fancied himself saviour of the wizarding world and his darling sidekick manhandling each other and a rowdy cluster of bloody Gryffindors egging them on. '' spat Snape furiously. `` If I had known, I would n't have wasted my precious clip on that mission. ``

Everyone stared shamefully at their feet as Snape spent almost an hour lecturing them on the sincerity of war and how all of them should bear at such a grave situation. It was Harry who recovered first.

'' It 's not a crime to induce fun for a while, Snape. It keeps us sane but I guess you would n't realize ... .so let 's listen your theme. '' he said.

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

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

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

'' You, of all people, should acknowledge the importance of not having too many arcanum, Snape. '' Harry paused, struggling to put the image of Dog Star out of his brain. `` It inspires distrustfulness and a feeling of inferiority. We are all fighting a war. We are all equal here. '' Then he whispered in an undertone. `` But of course, I took some guard. I 'm not that stupid, you know. I had Hermione put a hex on the coating paper. faith me, if anyone was stupid enough to betray us, that person would pay dearly for his or her mistake. ``

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

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

'' Maybe you would like to stop the composition, Miss-know-it-all granger ? '' Hermione muttered a headlong apology. Snape continued. `` With a few carefully placed questions, I was able to discern that the dementors are being held enwrapped by none other than Voldemort himself in an empty wizarding Village -- - probably to starve so that when let out, they can wreak more havoc to the entirely wizard residential area. '' Very audible gasp were heard around the way. `` The only problem is they did not have any idea where the small town is ... but according to them, it 's the same village that the dementors demolished forty eld ago. '' Snape concluded his written report, looking sheepish for not being able to discover 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 60 ? ! ? '' exclaimed Seamus, clearly horrified at the idea of fighting such a huge turn of dementors.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

'' No, Snape. The DA can handle it but I need the epithet of the dementors'dupe in that hamlet forty geezerhood ago. If possible, bring them all here when you find them. ``

Snape nodded and left instantly as if he could not place upright being in the Lapplander room as Harry farsighted than necessary. When he left, Harry immediately called his aunt and discreetly ordered the DA phallus to adopt him to the training elbow room. Letting everybody in the room hear the report is one thing but letting them know their program was an entirely different thing.

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

'' The village is called Crigod 's Commune. The most mightily and adequate wizards lived there and cypher had an magnetic inclination to go to the dark side. I made a map to micturate it loose for you. '' said auntie Petunia, spreading out a declamatory map for everyone to see. She pointed her finger at a rather tumid area on the parchment. `` This is the property and this is the gate -- the entirely entrance to the Greenwich Village. You may enter it only if you had a resident with you. ``

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

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

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

'' You 're really not as far out as you seem, Luna. '' said Hermione, giving her a genuine smile. `` I think we 're on the correct track, then. The wizards from that village would be able-bodied to help us become the tide to our party favor. ``

'' Harry, according to my grandma, the one who could destroy the king of dementors would automatically be their following leader. '' said Cho, glad that she was able 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 go along that information to ourselves .... ''
Chapter 18 - The Patronus'candy kiss

'' Aunt Petunia, do n't forget to grip the galleon tightly if you find individual untrusting lurking around the area, okay ? '' said Harry to his aunt who was nervously placing the galleon in one of her air hole. She nodded in agreement. Her husband was still sulking in their room but Dudley went out to wish her mother luck. These past few days, Harry noticed a slight change in his cousin 's usual behaviour but he could not put it yet. Something was clearly bothering him. `` I 'll blab to him later. '' he thought.

Luna performed the disillusionment charm on aunt petunia and herself. Everyone mimicked her action and silently walked out of the way of Requirements so as not to attract tending from the others. prof Dwight Lyman Moody and prof McGonagall wanted to join them but Harry politely refused stating that they were needed more in the castling in grammatical case the death- eaters arrive unexpectedly. Dwight Lyman Moody gruffly conceded but only after creating several portkeys for them to use in case matter got too lots for them.

The DA fellow member decided to do the programme right after the coming together. They could all beseech a knock-down patronus appealingness and there was no need to hold off any farsighted. They already had calendar week of preparation for that and they knew it would be more good for them to attack the dementors while the sun was still up.

aunt genus Petunia anxiously steered the chemical group to a broken telephone cubicle in muggle capital of the United Kingdom. She quickly dialled one-nine-six-eight and spoke in a light up phonation. `` Petunia Sir Arthur John Evans to go menage to Crigod 's Commune with xx eight young friends. ``

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

'' Yes. '' replied Harry 's aunty curtly.

'' Very well. '' said the operator. Several badges came out of the part of the phone where modification were usually discharged. auntie genus Petunia got the first off one bearing her epithet 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. delay each other tight and at the count of five, all of you shall be transported to the Greenwich Village. estimable portion ! '' the hustler instructed. They followed the instruction carefully.

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

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

'' Not quite .... '' aunty Petunia uttered a few words that sounded like `` Crigod, standing before you is the first off nipper of the Arthur Evans tribe returning. Please let us in. '' and a brilliant door engraved with `` Crigod 's Commune '' magically appeared before them. Gold and silver metals intertwined to form a very composite design of a golden king of beasts swallowing a hideously huge serpent. They all gaped at the wonderful vision before them. Even Petunia seemed overwhelmed by its grandeur. But their awe was quickly replaced with disgust as they spotted the three cloaked figure hastily drawing out their wands.

'' There 's an interference in the wards. Quick, search the area ! '' they heard one tall death-eater commanded the one nearest to them.

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

'' Oh, so the marvellous one 's Antolin Dolohov ! leave him to me. I believe we have some unfinished business. '' whispered Hermione urgently to Harry as she heard the gens of the one responsible for the several calendar month of torture she was forced to wear in the hospital annexe survive schoolhouse year. Harry said nothing.

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

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

'' Petrificus Totalus ! '' Another batch of DA extremity cursed the enemies causing them to fall helplessly on the ground.

Hermione was about to execute the Saami slashing bowel movement that Dolohov used on her when she felt a firm hand hold tight her wrist.

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

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

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

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

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

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

'' I can smell the reek of a mudblood and blood traitors anywhere ! '' spat the one called Dolohov maliciously, wrinkling his olfactory organ in disgust as if he was smelling something foul. Several member had to keep their pique in bridle to forbid them from attacking the now helpless foeman. Ignoring the taunt, Harry continued the interrogation.

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

'' We do n't hump. We 've been here for two calendar month already and the dark master has not yet communicated with us. Our lone mission is to ensure that the dementors wo n't be able-bodied to head for the hills until it 's time. '' The death-eater is obviously in pain for trying to stop himself from talking but the potion is too strong for him.

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

'' N-next full moon. Our lord would assault the loup-garou and the dementors would help him storm the wolf to follow his mastery. ``

'' Oh ! So it 's another splendid program to blackmail the lycanthrope into supporting his evil mission. Anything else ? Does your poor fish lord have any other straightaway programme to conquer the wizarding world ? '' prodded Harry.

'' Do n't call him pudden-head ! He 's the most powerful mavin alive ! Even the pathetic Potter boy wo n't be capable to hold back him ! '' exclaimed Dolohov.

'' Do you really believe that ? Well, I have news program for you -- - You 're improper ! ``

'' A expectant identification number of death-eaters are going to attack the ministry tomorrow morning time. '' said another death-eater, unable to lay off himself.

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

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

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

'' sopor tight ! When you wake up, you wo n't think anything that transpired today. count yourselves very fortunate that we did n't kill you. ``

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

'' EXPECTO PATRONUM ! '' shouted Harry and an enormous stag proudly galloped around the place. True to Dumbledore 's warning, the disillusionment good luck charm did not put on the dementors at all. The mathematical group had not even walked a dozen steps when they were viciously attacked by the drape form. `` REMOVE THE DISILLUSIONMENT spell NOW ! '' All became visible at once.

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

'' Harry ! Go find the top executive immediately ! '' shouted Luna. `` Do n't vex about us ! ``

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

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

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

Harry looked around and saw several Ag patronus of different shapes and sizing mission on the famished dementors. The patroni were strong but the dementors were so hungry to let them get in the way of their food. Several of their member had already fainted and he knew that things would really get nasty if he did not feel the king soon. He shot respective patronus around him before he saw the magniloquent and most herculean dementor he ever encountered.

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

'' Go, Lily ! You have to escape now ! '' his founding father 's unhappy voice rang alarmingly in his mind. Harry gradually felt himself weakening despite his tremendous effort to appease conscious.

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

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

'' NOOOOOO ! ! ! ! I wo n't let your minions suck their soul ! EXPECTO PATRONUM ! '' Again, the silver stag just bounced off the Martin Luther King Jr. that was currently gliding his way. He was having some good question now if he was really the Chosen one. But he better be the ONE or he would just have led his protagonist to their distraction -- - all for nothing. Dumbledore 's last words echoed on his ear ... Have faith in yourself and your champion ... Harry 's judgment was then flooded with memory of his parents'forfeit ... his skirmish with the basilisk ... his spectacular outflow from the graveyard where Cedric was murdered cold-bloodedly ... Sirius'ill-timed dying ... all the endeavor on his life history and finally, the prophecy ... then the realization hit him. `` I 'M THE ONE ! '' a sudden flare-up of confidence filled his heart and soon an image of Luna kissing him passionately lingered in his mind.

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

The former dementors stopped attacking the students at once and glided to where Harry was in an attempt to help their leader. But they were too tardy .... Demeter was now crumpled on the level, defeated. The conscious DA members came nigher to learn in amazement as the most dread dementor slowly transformed into an ordinary one. All the dementors, including the former king, glided around and formed a battalion formation in front of a very garbled Harry.

Luna ran towards Harry and enveloped him into a tight embracing. `` Are you OK, hon ? '' she asked, the sugary condition of endearment rolling freely from her rim. Harry, not quite accustomed to mushy terms directed his way, actually felt proud of that he had somebody who call him 'hon'now. He raised his cloak to compensate both of them, expertly shielding them from everyone 's view. After a few transactions, a very flushed-looking Luna and a slightly disoriented Harry faced the chemical group that was now puckishly throwing them knowing looks.

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

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

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

Harry quickly addressed the dementors. `` From now on, you must never use the dementor 's kiss again until I command you to. Voldemort will command you to attack the wolfman on the adjacent full moon and you will dutifully follow his edict but never suck the individual of any one ... not even werewolves. You can bung on their fears but do n't exaggerate it. Pretend that nil out of the ordinary had happened here. Most of all, let Voldemort believe that you are still on his side. When he asks for Demeter, tell him the king died of thirstiness. Do you realize ? '' The dementors did not say anything but Harry felt that they agreed with him.

The group headed to the training room after fighting an intense desire to search the glorious place. Five of them were unconscious and a number were still a little dizzy but nothing that a little firearm of cocoa wo n't cure. aunt Petunia 's tear-stained face accompanied with trembling shoulders did not assist either. Professor Helen Wills Moody almost dropped the flask he was holding when he noticed them arrive with five soundbox floating beside them. Professor McGonagall let out a understood scream and Madam Pomphrey quickly handed each of them a deep brown bar. Behind them was a terror- stricken Dudley, clutching his mouth as if he was about to puke. Apparently, they were all thinking the worst.

'' Hey, have you no organized religion in us at all ? '' asked Fred, pretending to front hurt but was finding it unmanageable to throttle his amusement at their reactions.

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

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

'' She 's rightfulness, you know. '' added Ron with a mischievous glint in his eyes.

The professors noticed the secretive glances that passed the appendage 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 work despite of the umm -- - a little casualty ? '' asked Moody.

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

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

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

professor Helen Wills quickly disapparated after hearing the news.

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

'' Maybe ... .or maybe not ... Let 's see. Moody has one of our galleons. I trust that he wo n't be too majestic to call off for supporter if the pauperization arises. For now, we better take a rest. We ca n't fight anybody at this United States Department of State. '' said Harry, pretending to stifle a oscitance but his tight time lag on Luna did not go unnoticed by the others'watchful stares.

'' As you wish, your majesties ! '' teased Fred when prof McGonagall turned her back to do something, bowing ridiculously low in a mock impersonation of the house-elves'common show of servitude.

'' Cut it out, Fred ! '' said Harry, his cheeks turning crimson in embarrassment. But the DA member did not hear to his supplication. The room was soon filled with hums to the tune of `` Weasley is our king '' but with a suspiciously gimcrack snickers when they reach the constituent of `` Weasley ''.
AUTHOR 'S eminence : I apologize for the time lag but since I do n't have a lot internet access nowadays, it would be very punishing for me to update ... .but do n't you worry future meter I update, I would add three chapters. I have already finished the outline and am just working on the real diction. I do n't know how you would respond at the ending but it would be cool to recover out : - ) and of course a subsequence will be in order ... .Thank you for all those who reviewed and to some, I have added a commentary ... .you may read the reviews function for those ... thanks again !

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

Despite the DA members'exhaustion, rest did not have got its common entreaty especially the Weasleys who were quite agitated about the coming onset on the ministry. They reluctantly took turns taking a nap while the others impatiently waited for news. The next morning proved more nerve-wracking 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 bridge player through his hair making it more dishevelled than it already was. Hermione was trying to gentle Ron 's anxiousness by hitting him with the cheering Charm but it had no survive effect. The similitude were dealing with their tension by enticing some unsuspicious students from other school day into eating their Ton-Tongue Toffee, stool pigeon Creams, and Puking Pastilles much to Hermione 's obvious annoyance.

Cho was not doing any ameliorate, knowing her mother was also working at the ministry. She kept chewing on her crushed lip until they bled. Even the Creevey brothers were uncharacteristically still as they developed some more pictures for the next edition of the Quibbler. They were usually a talkative yoke who did not appear to run out of irritating questions.

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

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

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

'' I 'm not sure but I think prof Helen Wills might find oneself it embarrassing on the lodge 's part to ask for help from kids 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 smell. We can just go back if everything 's okey. '' said Ron, instantly flexing his muscular tissue as if he meant to undertake the opponents with his bare hands.

'' Hmm ... .I do n't guess all of us should go ... '' The DA phallus glared at Harry. `` ... at once. Only a prime few should go there now then the following batch will pursue if necessary. '' he continued.

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

'' The 1 who were with me in the ministry last school day twelvemonth. '' replied Harry, ignoring the gnawing feeling of remorse as he recalled that Ginny had been a role of that mathematical group. One of the few who bravely fought against iniquity. 'Malfoy, what did Ginny see in you to have her act against us ...

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

Neville and Hermione smiled too as they remember their mode of shipping the last meter they went to the ministry. certainly, they could all see thestrals now, but it did not cause it more comfortable for everyone to ride those magical animate being who had an affinity for anatomy and blood. It was a niggling creepy to say the least !

Harry and Luna were currently surveying the surroundings .... Nothing was haywire ... .everything seemed normal. Maybe the death-eaters decided to precede their plan ... .maybe they thought it would be quite foolish to attack the ministry that was overflowing with aurors not to name several more competent virtuoso ... .or maybe ... ..

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

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

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

'' stead EVERYONE ! ! ! ! ! ! ``

'' INFORM THE rector ! ! ! ! ``

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

'' I do n't sleep together ... '' replied Harry, motioning for the others to hide under the table. They were disillusioned but a little Sir Thomas More carefulness wo n't smart. `` Let 's observe for a while. ``

wickedness hooded figures slowly advanced towards the crowd of ministry official unable to ramble enchantment as they witnessed the figures casually throw cruciatus curse left and right. Each was frozen on the spot as one of the menacing figures addressed their audience.

'' Turnover the ministry to the nighttime Lord now and we 'll let you live ... ''

'' In your aspiration ! '' said a young ministry employee, quickly sending a stunning turn to the speaker.

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

The exhibit DA phallus stared in shock at the youth employee who was cold- bloodedly murdered by the death-eater. `` Come on, where are the monastic order fellow member ? '' thought Harry. Ron was itching to take a shot at the foe but the repose prevented him from doing so.

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

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

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

'' Ahh, Chester Alan Arthur, so Nice to see you again. If you would kindly mistreat down from your position and hand it over to the shadow Lord .... '' the speaker pointed his wand to the dead employee. `` .... you would not want to encounter the same destiny, would you ? Perhaps we can declare oneself you loads of gold and a figure of scrumptious adult female in exchange for your cooperation .... I am sure enough you would enjoy 'playing'with them More than you do with your portly wife. What do you think ? ``

Mr. Weasley was fuming with furore, his face now the Sami shadowiness as his whisker. He pointed his wand at the speaker and spoke clearly for everyone to hear. `` Lucius, I love my wife and I do n't conceive any amount of atomic number 79 can buy the happiness I feel with my family line and knowing that I am doing the right thing. Tell your master that I would never quit my position to someone like him. I am not like Cornelius Fudge whom you could easily manipulate given the proper bonus. I work for the common good. ``

'' I 'm afraid you 'd make it difficult. Pity, you could have benefitted more from my proposal ... but you lost your opportunity. Aveda -- -- - '' Lucius was suddenly thrown off balance by a variety of spells sent by no former than the five DA penis who could not place upright the situation anymore. But they were surprised when a small hooded trope ran in front of Mr. Weasley in an endeavor to protect him.

'' NOOOOOOOOO ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! NOT MY Father of the Church ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! '' shouted the pocket-size hooded fig. The DA members stared at one another in surprisal ... .Ginny ? A disgruntled death-eater sent a cover hex at her followed by a cruciatus curse. The figure collapsed on the floor, with her cowling falling off her side. It was Ginny !

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

The former ministry employees who had already recovered from their shock followed the lead of the unseen forces that helped them. The building immediately became chaotic as an regalia of cuss 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 cry at the new arrivals -- - Mad-Eye Moody, Molly, lupine, Bill and several to a greater extent whom they did not know. Knowing that Helen Wills would be able to see through their disillusionment magical spell, they quickly retreated to the far end of the room before he could notice them.

'' traffic ! '' growled Helen Wills which caused several eyebrows to raise in disbelief.

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

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

'' INFERNUS GALACTICUS ! '' shouted another. Harry and his friends watched in amazement as the person formed a testis of fire in his manpower and hurled it forcefully to the largest group of death-eaters in the building.

'' assuredness ! '' exclaimed Neville.

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

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

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

The DA extremity looked meaningfully at each other at that.

'' Helen Wills Moody, call them now or there wo n't be a ministry in an 60 minutes. '' Mr. Weasley said, ignoring his wife.

'' No, Chester Alan Arthur ! molly is right. We ca n't put their lives in danger. '' argued Dwight Lyman Moody while sending a powerful conjunctivitis curse at a nearby enemy.

The DA member continued to defend but the increasing turn of death-eaters are proving to be too much for them. Harry and the others immediately tightened their grips on the galleon to signal the others to come as soon as possible. Moody, noticing the burning feeling in his air hole, quickly took out the galleon and was shocked to witness the Logos `` Help ! Ministry ! '' flashing before his eyes. He scanned the elbow room until his eyes fell on the five Cy Young disillusioned physique fighting death-eaters at the far corner of the room.

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

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

'' We swore to Dumbledore that we will protect you at all cost ! '' answered Helen Newington Wills with the same ferocity.

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

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

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

'' SERPENSORTIA ! ``

The wholly group was distracted by the sudden visual aspect of snakes in the area. The death-eaters laughed mockingly at the terror-stricken ministry employees as they conjured to a greater extent ophidian from their scepter. several aurors and guild appendage attempted to fell the Snake using fire and vanishing enchantment but the snakes kept on sexual climax courtesy of the death-eaters who seemed to think that they had everything under control now.

Harry hastily removed the disenchantment charm and slowly approached the Snake River. `` Cover me. '' he informed his protagonist and the Order members.

'' Hissssss ... ... ... hissss ... ... .... '' ( Please do n't attack us ... we 're practiced people .... ) Harry spoke to the snakes.

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

'' Hissssssss ... ... ..hisssssssssss '' ( I think we 're linked somehow because I have the gift to talk with you. delight 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 peace. )

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

'' Did n't your skipper inform you that I 'm a parseltongue ? '' It was Harry 's number to bemock the enemy now.

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

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

Helen Wills and the former aurors quickly performed a while similar to the one Dumbledore used to bind the death-eaters. They had apprehended at least 50 of them. Lucius, seething with choler, ordered the remaining hooded figures to flee. He gave Harry one disdainful limelight 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 prodigal Daugher Returns ....

'' Father ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! It 's Ginny ! We need to help her ! '' Ron frantically shouted as the tension 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 bonnet for proper identification. `` Oh, my poor child ! What spell hit her ? ``

'' Is s-she -- - ? '' The Weasley Twin asked nervously after seeing the nonmoving body of their youngest sister.

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

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

'' Stunning turn and the cruciatus hex. A death-eater cursed her when she ran in front of Mr. Weasley. '' said Harry while wondering why Dragon, the wiliness and manipulative cocksucker she chose over them, did not descend to her deliverance. And to guess he had been gullible enough to simulate that he cared enough for Ginny to not let anybody harm her in any way !'I should take in brought her back when I had the chance ...'

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

'' ejaculate on, Molly, it 's okay. We just involve to bestow her to ma'am Pomphrey. '' said Mr. Weasley, carrying their new child carefully.

The emotions that engulfed the elbow room were very intense and various as they all waited for brothel keeper Pomphrey 's contract about Ginny 's condition. Of course, the Weasleys were simply rhapsodic about her being with them now no subject what she had done. They seemed to reckon that her effort to keep open her Fatherhood had been enough retribution on her theatrical role and that signified that she was still not as corrupted as they had low gear thought.

Harry, Hermione and Neville were quite relieved although there were respective interrogative sentence that nagged their thinker. How come Ginny followed the order to lash out the ministry when she knew full well what could possibly bechance if her father refused ? Or did she fuck ? What about Draco ? How issue forth there were more Young death-eaters than adult dark virtuoso in the attack ? Should n't there be Thomas More experienced death-eaters there or were they not expecting such inviolable electrical resistance ?

The former DA phallus were also occupied with theory of their own. Some seemed content about the positivistic crook of events but one was quite shady about the motives behind Ginny 's actions -- -- Luna. Something did not feel right and she always trusted her instincts. She gazed around the room, her forehead furrowed as she contemplated on what SHE SAW happened and what might consume REALLY happened. Her sass 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 ill-timed, Luna ? '' she asked, curious about what made her react that way.

Luna opened her back talk as if to say something but decided against it. `` nil. '' she said simply and closed her centre to forfend Hermione 's questioning stare.

Oblivious to the exchange, Harry turned to Hermione to ask her about the progress of the world power Reviving Potion.

'' It 's very well, Harry. We only need the centre of the Patronus'osculation but we can only add that at Crigod 's Commune and should immediately be administered to the hotshot or else it would not be that effective. '' replied Hermione.

'' That 's slap-up ! '' said Harry.

'' Mr. Potter, meet me in the training Room. We need to speak. '' said professor McGonagall sternly as she walked silently to the stead. Harry followed. It was not a petition. It was a bid and it made him slightly nervous about what they were going to talk about.

As he closed the door behind him, his jaw dropped as his center fell on the very serious faces of prof McGonagall, Moody, Bill, Arthur, Lupin, Snape and the mortal he remembered as the one who conjured the impressive powerhouse spell. 'Why are they all here ? This is spoilt than I thought .'

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

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

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

'' No respect for the prescript just like his chesty father. '' Snape muttered under his breath.

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

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

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

Helen Wills Moody looked a bit ashamed but disgruntled at the Sami time and Snape pursed his rim, annoyed that Harry did not get the tongue-lashing he expected.

'' Relax, Harry. We did not contribute you here to discourse that. We 're here to talk about Crigod 's Commune occupier. Severus had already discovered the names and localization of the mortal involved. Unfortunately, convincing them would not be that easy even after lifting the retention appealingness. They had already been so accustomed to muggle life-time that they might be loth to revert. '' said Professor Lupin.

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

Harry tried to hold back his disappointment at the news but found it a very tedious job. So, that explains why they wore such grim expressions. After everything, he imagined this would be the easiest part. It never even crossed his idea that there might be other factors to consider ... like the involved persons'wariness to refund to the lifetime they had already forgotten.

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

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

'' WE waiting ? ! ? AGAIN ? ! ? '' Harry suddenly exploded at hearing those speech. How he hated hearing them ... .the curse of his existence !

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

'' We 're not surely, Harry. It 's intemperately to guess the quantity of metre they needed to fall up with a conclusion. Besides, I 'm not really sure if they are willing to swear us ... '' said Arthur cautiously, not bequeath to trigger his temper again.

'' Alright, sorry for my flare-up. It 's just that we were all excited about this ... the potion is fix and all ... we just needed the resident physician ... .It 's really disappointing to hear the word. '' said Harry, then he suddenly stood up as an idea formed on his mind. `` Maybe you should convey my aunt with you. She may be able to help you convince them since she 's one of them. ``

'' Why, that 's a heavy 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 input after enduring it for five successive years.

'' And I 'm sure you have adequate sense on your head word not to trust immature Ginny with this information yet. '' Snape continued but he spoke in such a low voice so that only Harry could hear him. Harry stared at him, puzzled at his last 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 order. He wishes to teach your group with the bolide technique if you wanted to. '' said Bill for the first clock time, introducing the unknown visitant whom they all forgot was there as they discussed the recent ontogenesis on the plan.

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

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

'' That 's still keen ! Wait here for a patch. I 'm just going to get the other penis. ``

Harry excused him and excitedly left the room. The parliamentary procedure penis, with the elision of Snape who usually gave an impression that smiling was a planetary house of helplessness, just smiled good-naturedly at the young man eager to learn more. When Harry returned with the DA members, only Malcolm and Bill were there.

'' I reckon they do n't want to be accidentally hit with the fireball cuss by overeager scholar. '' said Bill, cautiously charming himself with a flak repellent charm and looking a little more cheerful now.

It turned out that Malcolm was a very effective instructor. Soon they all learned the basic technique and some were already able to form small bolide on the medal of their hand. Ron, who had n't seen the real ball of fire that Malcolm conjured at the ministry, was simply bowled over and forgot his earlier dilemma too.

'' Cool ! '' exclaimed Ron as Malcolm gave them a demonstration of what a really sinewy bolide would attend like.

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

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

'' Ouch, that must injure ! it 's really not advisable to hold it for so long ... You have to hurl it at the foeman as soon as you conjure it. That way, you wo n't feel the heat a great deal. '' he explained as he looked at Hermione 's blistered bridge player. Upon seeing her mitt, the other fellow member quickly hurled their fireballs on the egg and extinquished it with the water carom spell.

By the end of the academic session, all DA penis could perform the spell although some fireballs were handsome than the others but Malcolm assured them that with perpetual practice, their human dynamo would be hefty enough to tip down at to the lowest degree ten death-eaters at once.

'' You were groovy ! Not all first-timers could do that but I guess your premature training helped you to see the charm fast. Let your bleb heal first-class honours degree before you practice again. aloha ! '' With that, he and Bill went out of the elbow room and disappeared somewhere before they could discontinue them.

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

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

'' I assume you already cognise what happened to Miss Weasley so I do n't have to expand. She will be fully recovered by tomorrow morning and I forbid all of you to bombard her with interrogative sentence until she 's set to talk about it. Do I make myself clear ? '' said prof McGonagall as she sliced a well done steak on her plate.

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

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

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

'' Fine ... fine ... just when I getting to the best part of my dream, my so- called best friend interrupts ... '' grumbled Harry, slowly getting up from the bed.

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

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

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

Harry 's center went wide as he grasped Ron 's insinuation. `` Not that, you idiot ! I was having a very terrific prison term with .... '' Then as if he just registered the cause why Ron woke him up, `` Did you say Ginny 's awake ? Come on ! '' He quickly grabbed the paw of his put off friend and ran to where Ginny was.

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

'' Guys, I 'm really sorry ... especially to you, Ron and Hermione. I did n't signify to harm you in any way. I just do n't know what came to me. '' she said, her low lip trembling as tears started to flux from her eyes.

'' Hush, it 's okay now. We 're here for you so never ever entertain the loony mind think that we 'd abandon you, okay ? '' said Hermione, embracing her tightly in a generous appearance of concern and intellect. 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 earn you do those things ... '' said Ron, not noticing how Ginny tensed at the mention of Draco 's name.

cipher noticed but Luna who was carefully scrutinizing Ginny 's human face for any sign of deception. She quickly turned her attention to the wizard industrial 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 wrong ? '' Luna was startled by his question.

'' Oh ! Nothing ... just cerebration ... ''

'' About what ? ``

'' zippo in particular ... just wondering about the whereabouts of my begetter again ... why Ginny was here ... and what is going to happen now ... '' she answered truthfully. She was, afterall, her boyfriend and she valued their kinship too much to taint it with lies.

'' Hmm ... so you have doubts about Ginny too ? Do n't interest too much, have it away. Everything will be alright. '' said Harry, enveloping her in his branch and planting a soft kiss on her cheeks.

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

'' Why did you do with them ? '' asked George IV, curious too.

'' It was Draco who hit me and I ca n't consider he did that to me. I did n't fuck where we were going at offset. I thought we 're just going to a death- feeder conference. I did n't even bonk that dad was the new government minister. '' replied Ginny remorsefully. `` I was afraid but when I saw what Lucius was about to do, I simply lost my judgement and ran to protect him. I would never forgive myself if something bad happened to him. '' Her Brother gave her sympathetic feel and offered to assassinate Dragon at the first chance they got.

'' You do n't give to do that. I do n't want my beginner to lock my crony in Azkaban for killing soul. '' said Ginny, smiling slightly.

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

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

'' You were the one creditworthy for that ? ! ? I should deliver known ... It 's giving Lucius a major concern. He could n't count on out who was publishing the paper and how it was being distributed. He suffered Lord Voldemort 's ire because of his failure to rule out. '' said Ginny, genuinely delighted at hearing the information.

'' Out of the way now ... .give the hapless miss a break. '' brothel keeper Pomphrey ordering the visitor out, providing Harry with a everlasting exculpation to talk to his friends away from Ginny.

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

'' I know most of us had been friends with Ginny, some closer than most and we 're all very glad that she 's back. However, we must trammel the data that we contribution with her. ``

'' What do you mean ? You do n't rely my Sister ? '' exclaimed Ron indignantly. Fred, George and Neville looked a niggling miffed too. They thought Harry was close to Ginny.

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

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

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

'' It 's not about houses, Fred. Harry 's right. We have to be careful. There 's nothing wrong with that, is there ? We 'll let her in on everything as soon as we think it 's safe. '' said Hermione calmly to propagate the tension but Ron and the twins only gave her vicious spotlight before agreeing against their will.

'' We have to be careful but not that careful that we wo n't even speak to her about anything. We can start with talking to her about old times ... making her spirit at plate and secure. She can join our breeding if she 's physically fit enough for that -- we do n't want her to find left out or anything. We can also share our preceding experiences with her but no entropy shall be given about Crigod 's Commune and the house-elves liberation front line until we 're trusted it 's safe. '' stated Harry, quickly putting an end to the meeting before the hot-headed Weasley brother decide to anathemise them all. He just hoped that Ginny was not up to something as Luna had feared or else ...

Chapter 21 - book binding to Crigod 's Commune

Two hebdomad had passed but still no news about the residents of Crigod 's Commune. But Harry refused to allow himself to be the first to break under the mounting desperation. He had to put on a brave and hopeful stance in front end of the DA member who were now getting restless about the want of news program. Even the death-eaters were silent 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 part because if Voldemort noticed the odd behavior of the dementors, then he would surely determine out that something was amiss. Harry assumed that maybe they were currently laying low and rethinking their plans to take over the wizarding world.

The only positively charged thing now was that Ginny seemed to be sincere in her military action. By the end of the week, she had already been allowed to fall in the DA meetings and had even been requested to spell a few clause for the insurgent pettifogger. Her relationship with the others greatly improved too making them overlook her 'minor pratfall'as the Gemini liked to put it. A discreet cough distracted Harry from his thoughts. He turned around to see Dudley wringing his gigantic mitt behind him, hesitating to set about him.

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

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

'' Oh, so Uncle Vernon is still awake ... I thought he already dropped utter from shock upon seeing so many wizardly beingness here. I have n't seen him for a foresightful metre. '' commented Harry, not really answering his cousin 's interrogative. His cousin gave him a admonitory look. `` Oops, sorry, bad joke. ``

'' So ... do you experience ? ``

'' I may or may not know but it 's her story to tell not mine. '' said Harry casually. Seeing his first cousin 's unquiet expression, he decided to rarify to a greater extent, `` Do n't vex, I 'm sure everything 's fine. She 'll come back soon. ``

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

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

'' I d-do n't fuck ... we were just talking about schooling 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 holler obscenities at me as if I was a colossus ... then he hit me. I stayed out of his way since then .... ''

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

'' I was ashamed to ask for your help and I really did not think that you would take heed to me ... I mean, I was horrible to you and all ... why would you nettle ... ''

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

'' Remember when I first went to Smeltings ? I had no Friend there aside from wharf and we were not on the same section. The foremost few weeks had been so terrible. I suffered some John R. Major bullying from the upperclassmen there and I had to tolerate it or else Dad would be so disappoint in me. I did not plain to the headmistress either because the bullies threatened me with more physical injuries. One nighttime the teacher had a league. The bullies got tired of making a punching bag out of me ... and they decided to .... ''

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

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

'' Since there are no girls in our school, they d-decided to ... release their umm-adolescent urge on me ... '' Harry exclaimed in disgust at that. What person on their rightfield judgment would think of doing that ? And they were still nipper !

'' ... 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 eyes from the blinding Christ Within and when I opened them, I saw the bully lying on the ground, unconscious. I was so scare off that I did n't even get to to get dressed. I just gathered my clothes and ran to my room to veil. ``

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

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

Harry stared at his cousin in jolt. First, his aunt now his cousin ? A wizard ? But surely, Dumbledore would have known ... how number Dudley had never received a letter ? So many enquiry unanswered but instead he said, `` I appreciate your offer Dud but you better lecture to your mother first when she comes back. I 'm for certain she can sort out you on some of your problem. I 'll see what I can do about Uncle Vernon. ``

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

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

'' MUM ! '' Dudley quickly ran to his female parent 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 babble about and he did not want to interfere. He immediately scanned the way for Snape. If his aunt was here, then it meant that Snape was also around. He did not have to search tough. The smug nerve of the professor was hard to omit since he was obviously looking for him too.

'' Prepare your chemical group, ceramist. They are all at the Ministry right field now waiting for our signal. '' said Snape without so much as a dependable daybreak 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 appendage for a quick scenario building before they return to Crigod 's Commune. He was about to embark on the meeting when he noticed that Cho, Luna and Ginny were not yet there.

'' Where are the others ? '' he asked. The deliver DA members just shrugged their shoulders.

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

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

Harry did not bother to blow clip disagreeing with them. Instead, he whipped out the vulture 's Map that he always carry around in his cloak to locate the missing appendage. He was puzzled to find that all three were standing just outside the Room of Requirements. When Ron and Hermione peeked into the map, they too found it foreign. But nothing was stranger than the shot they witnessed when they opened the door. Cho and Luna were standing side by position, both glaring and pointing their baton at the someone in front of them. They could n't see the other person yet but they knew it was Ginny.

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

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

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

'' Ginny, what -- -- ''

'' Oh, Harry ! Thank goodness you 're here ! I just came out for a while to get some fresh air and next matter I knew, they already had their wands pointed at me and accused me of awful affair ... '' 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 ping them cold if they had not been females.

'' Upset ! Go side of meat with her then but do n't expect us to apologise ! '' screamed Cho too.

'' ENOUGH ! We all have to go back to the Training room now. We have work to do. We can finalise this later. '' said Hermione and she entered the elbow 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 jubilant smirk on the girl 's case as she glanced maliciously at their direction.

The DA members were shocked to find so many people waiting for them outside the village. Helen Wills, being his usual paranoid self, went over to them for final instructions while Petunia joined her premature neighbors.

'' How many enemies are inside ? ``

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

'' Alright, then. You go first, then the residents accompanied by edict extremity will follow at your sign. Make sure the dementors are out of the way. We do n't want them to feel nervous on their first-class honours degree day back. Are you certain your group can deal that ? '' asked Helen Wills Moody, eyeing him surreptitiously.

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

'' About fifty. Your aunt had quite a rabid fervor. She convinced most of them to go despite the danger. '' said Helen Newington Wills, his usual sharp demeanor replaced with a momentaneous tinge of admiration for the horse-faced woman who never failed to bother him before. Harry smiled slightly at seeing this, proud of his aunt too.

'' Are you finished with your discussion ? '' said lupine, tapping Helen Wills on his shoulder joint to hitch his attention.

'' hi lupin ! honest to see you ! '' said Harry, sword lily at seeing the professor he came to consider as a friend.

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

Harry nodded and this time, he did not apprize the DA member to disillusion themselves. He was confident that they could handle three foolish death-eaters even if they were completely visible.

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

All fellow member hurried in spite of appearance and deafening cries of `` Stupefy '' were heard echoing around the seat. Harry ignored them all and purposely rushed to where the dementors'were to give the necessary command. Within a few minutes, DA had everything under control and Harry sent sparks on the sky to signalize that it was rubber for the others to descend inside. The resident physician were all on the verge of tears as they stepped into the space they once called nursing home ... the place that they now realized was still their dwelling. The parliamentary procedure members took their various positions to secure the location while they perform the ritual.

'' Hermione, Cho ... .the potion. Now, everyone cast a Mexican valium. '' commanded Harry as the potion was placed on top of the table that lupine had conjured for their use.

The occupier religiously followed his teaching while DA members formed an outer circle to dish out as the second line of defense in suit enemies arrive and got past the parliamentary procedure members.

The power acquired From these sorcerous beings Obtained through immorality substance Be restored by the new top executive

To conquer the power within ruination of the shadow Lord near Let the Crigod 's shaver Reclaim the power denied

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

'' EXPECTO PATRONUM ! '' an enormous stag immediately exploded from his wand and circled all the resident before halting in straw man of the potion.

'' PASSUS PATRONO HALKUM ! '' At Harry 's mastery, a rainbow of gloss emanated from the stag and was gradually absorbed by the brewing potion. They all watched in fascination at the wide raiment of colored sparks dancing around the silver cauldron reluctantly lent by Snape for this finicky event. When the captivating display had subsided, Hermione and Cho quickly scooped the concoction into golden tea cups good manners of Professor McGonagall while Harry, Luna, Ron and Neville passed the cupful to each of the resident with the careful instruction that they should not tope it yet.

Every house physician held the golden tea cup with quivering hand, nervously awaiting their fortune. Hermione, satisfied that everything was going according to program, ordered them all to state each of their complete figure clearly, maiden names for hook up with adult female of course, and their abidance during the prison term of the attack before drinking the potion.

As soon as the potion was consumed, the residents all collapsed on the ground. DA members looked at one another, horrified at seeing them crepuscule. What have they done ? Hermione and Cho frantically searched their short letter for any citation about side result or something but there was none. early DA members took the resident physician'beat to see if their breathing was still rule but were aghast when they noticed that their pulse 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 assay their sureness that it was only innate but their panic-struck formula alarmed him too. He saw Luna approach the two, apparently trying to calm them down enough to find a solution to the problem.

Snape, Helen Wills and Lupin immediately rushed to their face when they noticed the tumult too.

'' What happened here ? '' demanded Moody.

'' We do n't do it. I think something went wrongfulness ... '' said Harry weakly.

'' You should have let me brew the potion. '' said Snape, his common smirk replaced with care at seeing the bodies lying helplessly on the ground.

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

Suddenly, they all heard a loud crash from behind the door. All heads instantaneously turned to the counsel of the speech sound with wands at the make only to be greeted with the unwelcome sight of design wearing hoods to cover their hideous faces.
Chapter 22 - Facing Voldemort

The death-eaters sauntered to the early side of the mathematical group miraculously unhurt. As opposed to their usual tendency, they did not kindle a bingle curse to the maven present ... .neither did the Order and DA members. It was as if everyone was waiting for some signal of sorts before they start the engagement. Even the trigger-happy Moody controlled his impulse to anathemize the repulsive faces behind the masque. The two conflicting strength stared at each other malevolently but no one dared nominate the number 1 movement. The muteness was deafening and the million-dollar dubiousness was nagging everyone 's mind -- - 'What 's going to happen now ?'

Harry secretly ordered the DA extremity to block off the unconscious house physician from the dark wiz'sentiment. The silent fight of wit continued. respective agonizing mo had passed but still, nobody moved aside from the dementors that came out of their concealment when they sensed the arriver of person not covered by their king 's late teaching. But they too seemed confused at the deficiency of activity that they dared not come near them.

The waiting continued until some decided to sit down and relax for a while to conserve their strength. 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, most cunning, near evil sorcerer of all sentence -- -- Creator VOLDEMORT !

'' I see you have all been patiently waiting for my arrival. '' he casually strode into the death-eaters'location as if they were all there for a peaceable assembly instead of an at hand combat. He took in the environs and immediately singled Snape out. `` Ahh, Severus, my once truehearted servant, not as effectual as before, are you ? Were n't you able-bodied to find out our in style architectural plan ? Did n't you even wonder why you were all able-bodied to come here so easily ? '' Snape cringed at his touch.

'' What do you require ? '' asked Harry, eyeing the wickedness Almighty carefully.

'' Patience ... .patience ... We 'll soon get to that. By the way, I would like to pass on you the pleasance of knowing that a number of my loyal handmaid are on the way to the ministry and your hiding place. At my signal, the death- eater would attack and the dementors would suck their soul living you with no early allies. Fortunately, I have a more efficient spy than you do. '' The dark lord cackled merrily, clearly elated at tormenting his audience.

'' You 're lying ! '' shouted Harry, knowing full wellspring that the dementors would not stick to Voldemort 's rescript. He could n't be trusted about the death-eaters but he did not trust that they could overcome the aurors at the ministry now that they had plentiful planning. His only worry now was the school. Only a few competent adept were left there.

'' Fool ! Would you like me to give you proof ? ``

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

'' Be my servant and I will ring off the attacks and let your Friend here walk relieve. Their biography are in your workforce, potter. I advise you to choose wisely. '' Voldemort scanned the chemical group again until his eye fell on Luna. `` On second idea, maybe I need to give way you enough ground to comply to my indirect request. '' With a wave of his handwriting, Luna was suddenly disarmed and thrown forcefully to the horde of death-eaters waiting on his side.

Harry was horrified at seeing his girlfriend at such a delicate situation. The purchase order members immediately raised their wands but was stopped by Voldemort 's words.

'' The moment you attack, my handmaid will do too and the young woman will pop off. ``

The Order fellow member lowered their wands furiously but one death-eater suddenly ran to Voldemort.

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

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

'' That was before she joined Potter. ``

'' Then I refuse to be your servant anymore ! '' shouted Jack Lovegood, quickly sending the killing curse on Voldemort but it did not have the gestate effect. He stared horrified at his previous maestro who was now mocking his efforts.

'' You underestimated me. Now, you 'll pay for your insolence. CRUCIO ! '' Jack immediately fell to the land, writhing in pain.

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

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

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

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

The battle broke out immediately as if that was the sign they have all been waiting for. Helen Wills threw swearword left and the right way like a mad man while lupin fought along side with him. Snape fought the enemies as if he had been wanting to do that for the longest time and all the DA members put their training to good use.

'' conflict FORMATION ! '' shouted Ron at a group of DA members not covering the Crigod resident physician who were still unconscious. Hermione, Neville, Cho and Weasley twins all pointed their wands upwards as Ron started to hurl the turn they had practiced before.

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

'' ABSOLUTO PROTEGO ! '' the DA members hiding the Crigod residents casted the absolute shielding magic spell to deflect the hex sent their way.

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

'' IMPEDIMENTA ! ``

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

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

'' HERMIONE ! NOOOO ! ! ! ! ! ! '' exclaimed Ron as he ran to her position to facilitate her. `` Finite Incantatem ! '' Fred and George covered him as he did so. The battle formation 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, TRAITOR ! '' A death-eater sent the killing scourge to Jack Lovegood before anyone could aid him. Harry just turned his head on clock time to see the dark-green ignitor hit Luna 's father squarely on the chest.

'' NOOOOO ! ! ! ! ! ! ! Church Father, DO N'T will ME ! PLEASE ! ! Church Father ! ! ! ! ! ! ! '' Luna 's loud shriek of sorrow and frustration echoed around the place and Harry 's nitty-gritty almost broke as he saw his girl gloam on the priming as if she lost all the will to live. He quickly ran to her side to protect her from trauma but Luna seemed oblivious to his actions.

'' VOLDEMORT ! WHY DO N'T YOU combat ME LIKE A MAN FOR ONCE ! '' he shouted in frustration as he noticed Thomas More of his friends suffer more accidental injury. Some were already lying on the ground although he could n't recognize if they were dead or just unconscious.

'' I am much more than a man, Potter. It 's your choice. '' replied Voldemort lazily. `` But I 'll give you one Thomas More prospect, surrender now and the others will walk free. '' He waved his hand once more and all of his acquaintance were immediately disarmed.

The chaos halted for a piece as they all waited for Harry 's decision with bated breath. Harry was seriously considering the situation. He could summon their wands back but how long would it take before Voldemort could command his loyal followers to defeat them all. He knew his Friend could do wandless magic too but still not that strong. Despite his late resolution, he honestly did not want his Quaker to suffer on his behalf. Maybe agreeing with Voldemort now would give them more time ....

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

'' I - I -- -- ''

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

Everyone turned around to see where the brave spokesperson came from. It was Harry 's aunt and she was glowing with the same mightily aura that Harry emanated when he was really tempestuous. early 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 admirer effortlessly used wandless conjuring trick to arm their colleagues once more.

Voldemort 's optic widened at the enormous presentation of power. He was not expecting this and judging from the stupid expression of his minions, they were not quick for this either.

'KILL THEM ALL ! ! ! '' roared Voldemort, his ruby eyes glowing a grave red in rage. The ignite side braced themselves for another round of violent telephone exchange but Voldemort 's army seemed too scared to attack. each of them eying the wandless fighter with fright.

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

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

Harry noticed that the social club members and Crigod residents became immediately queasy upon seeing the battalion of dementors ready to attack at Voldemort 's bidding. Only the DA members seemed unconcerned.

Voldemort laughed evilly once more. `` Let us see how well you could stop them all with your pitiful Patronus charms. '' He clicked his finger's breadth once more and ordered the dementors to attack.

cypher happened.

Voldemort commanded them once more. Again, nothing happened.

The Order fellow member and Crigod residents were puzzled by the strange behavior of the dementors. The death-eaters seemed bemused as well.

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

'' Do n't waste your breathe. They wo n't survey your orders. '' said Harry calmly, suppressing the laugh that was threatening to get out from his lips.

'' Why is that ? ``

'' Because you are not their leader. ``

'' That 's ridiculous ! I am the Dark nobleman ! 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 God Almighty to him.

The dementors immediately glided to the frightened death-eaters who did know how to conjure the Patronus good luck charm. They all ran to the gate at once to escape but the dementors were faster neglecting only a few dark wizards who were clever and experienced enough to suppress their air. Harry faced Voldemort once more.

'' Now, I am giving you the opportunity to make up one's mind -- - yielding or die ? '' said Harry but Voldemort already started throwing curses at him.

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

'' AVEDA KEDAVRA ! ``

'' EXPELLIARMUS ! ``

Like what happened on Voldemort 's Renaissance, the jet of greenish light from Voldemort 's scepter met the red spark that blasted from Harry 's in midair. Then both of their wands vibrated vigorously until a lustrous, late gold beam connected their sceptre once again.

The looker-on watched in amazement as the two were lifted on the ground with an invisible force and the golden beam splintered and criss-crossed around them to form a favourable, dome-shaped web. And then an earthly, beautiful phone filled the air -- phoenix Sung. Harry smiled as large bead of lightness appeared out of nowhere, rolling around the gilded beam. He knew from experience that if he could force that bead of light to connect with Voldemort 's scepter, then he would see his parents again ... but this time, he did not intend to turn tail. He just want to talk with them one last clock time, before he finishes their murderer off.

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

Harry concentrated with all his might to crowd the astragal to Voldemort 's sceptre 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 foresighted meter ? And his wand was not vibrating as heavily ... .Instinctively, Harry thought that something was wrong but he could not rank it yet. Instead he focused his tending on the figures escaping from Voldemort 's baton. So many unfamiliar faces but Harry assumed that maybe he had killed so many wiz from their last meeting that it would take some time before the spectre of his parents appear. Harry waited patiently, not breaking the connection ... .but then another figure emerged ... Harry gasped in surprise and confusion ... ...

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

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

'' H-how ? ``

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

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

'' I would love to chat but we do n't have a great deal time, Harry. Just think of, be vigilant ! '' Harry nodded solemnly. `` And do n't you go blaming yourself for what happened to me ... You 're the big grandson I ever had and I am so proud of you. ``

more than and more adept came out of his resister 's wand and some had approached their relatives and friends watching the battle to finally say auf wiedersehen. Harry waited some more but still, neither the ghost of his parents nor Cedric 's came out of the wand. He stared at the mocking figure of speech of his antagonist. Voldemort was acting as if he had the upperhand on the situation. But before Harry could ponder more on his reaction, the beads of unclouded went through the baton and coursed through Voldemort 's trembling body.

Without warning, the evil wizard soon convulsed uncontrollably as if a tremendously in high spirits potential of electicity was ransacking his Department of the Interior. Then the beads of illumination escaped from every pore of his being .... Then the dome- shaped web surrounding them gradually faded while the phoenix vocal struck its last note .... Voldemort 's reign of terror had finally ended ... The Prophecy was fulfilled and after various month of sowing evilness, murder and destruction, the most vicious, near cunning, most fear sorceror of all fourth dimension ... .fell lifeless on the ground.

Meanwhile, Harry Potter, the Boy-Who-Lived-To-Kill-The-Dark-Lord, was staring at his long meter scourge with disbelief. That fast ? He was not even wounded or extremely drained with world power and vim as he usually felt after an encounter with him. This did not even come close to the dramatic opposition he imagined and pondered upon -- with all the giants, werewolves, vampire and what-have-yous ferociously assaulting one another and leaving the battle field in ruins, dripping with stemma ... Not that he was complaining though but this seemed kind of anti-climactic somehow ... .'What 's going on ?'

'' YES ! ! ! ``

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

'' It 's a full affair you were able to commit that off, Harry. We 're not sure if we can do more magic due to lack of exercise. We just banked on shocking them decent to return you time. '' said his aunt.

'' You did it, mate ! '' exclaimed Ron, still carrying the hobble mannikin 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 face appear more disfigured than before.

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

'' Yeah, you should accept seen your faces. I thought Lupin would pee on his pants in revulsion. '' guffawed Saint 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 expect for Luna. However, his grinning was quickly replaced with concern as he saw her kneeling beside the fallen soma of her father, unmoving and with a blank look on her face. He rushed to her side to soothe her but Luna did not even look at him. She just continued staring blankly into blank space and mutter repeatedly -- -- `` It 's just a dream ... .just a pipe dream ... ''

Across the ecstatic crowd, partially hidden by the soul-sucking animal, nobody noticed the low band of death-eaters that stealthily made their way through the gate and disappeared into thin air led by a newcomer with claw-like fingers and another with a polishing, silver script ... .while the other followers were callously left behind to suffer a lot worse than last itself ...
Chapter 23 - The Nightmare is not yet Over

HARRY thrower, THE-BOY-WHO-LIVED, CONQUERED THE shadow Lord ! ! ! - The Daily prophesier

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

divination FULFILLED ! ! ! - Auror 's Digest

POETIC JUSTICE -- HARRY AVENGED HIS PARENTS ON THEIR Death ANNIVERSARY ! ! ! - The Reb Quibbler Hermione closed the newspapers in disgust. `` Hmp ! The Noel Coward -- - flaunting their papers now that it is good for them to come out ! Except the maverick pettifogger, of course. ``

'' Yeah, sounds like hypocrisy to me. '' said George who was currently being mended by Fred, his twin chum, who in turn of events was being massaged by Lee who was trying to get away from Book of Zachariah whose wound he unknowingly infected by treating him without washing his wands first. Hermione just rolled her eyes in aggravation and went to look for more intellectually UNchallenged persons to talk to.

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

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

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

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

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

'' How do you have it off ? You have n't even met him before ... ''

'' I just know. ``

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

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

'' But it does n't change the fact that he 's beat, right ? '' asked Hermione, glad that somebody with the right hand United States Department of State of mind was there.

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

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

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

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

'' I heard him talking to Luna ... '' The two looked inquiringly at her. `` I just came by to claver her then I accidentally heard him talking to Luna about it ... '' Cho paused for a while. `` I really feel sad about what happened to Luna. She 's really nice and I am so ashamed of myself for even thinking that she 's just a thoroughly for nothing lunatic ! ``

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

'' HARRY ! '' exclaimed Ron suddenly, nearly turning the tabular array in his rush to stand up.

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

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

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

'' I 'm really really gloomy, Luna ... .I promise I would make it up to you somehow. I know I could n't take your Padre back but please ... please number back ... .please issue forth 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 wipe the tears that rolled down his face but he could not help it.

beholding Luna like this was gradually destroying the little sanity that he still possessed but he needed to do this ... .for Luna and for himself. He was holding on to ma'am Pomphrey 's words that there was naught physically faulty with Luna. Her catatonic State Department was just due to shock and that her mind still refused to go for what happened but the mediwizard informed him that it was only temporarily but for how long, no one could really know.

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

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

The Ministry of trick is elated to declare the 31st day of October 1996 as the National wizard'Day of pacification. For those who have not heard of the Holocene epoch exploitation on the wizard biotic community yet, this is the day that iniquity God Almighty had finally been defeated by Harry Potter.

The Ministry wanted to name it Harry Potter Day but Mr. Potter politely refused because he firmly believes that it was not only him who had vanquished the enemy. It is the compound cause of the Wizarding earthly concern that ended Voldemort 's reign of holy terror. As such, let this day be commemmorated as the day that our world had joined together to fight immorality and may this day remind us all of the sufferings and losings we endured to reach our world a better place.

In this sparkle, let it be known that all the wizarding schools shall be opened once more to continue educating Pres Young witches and wizards to their full voltage. The new Headmaster for Durmstrang Academy would now be Professor Marcus Leninski and professor Minerva McGonagall for Hogwarts school day of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Professor Albus Dumbledore 's qualifying had been devastating but wherever he was, the reinstatement of these establishment would definitely make him happy.

The Ministry shall provide help for the renovation of these school day as soon as magically potential. Also, the whole academic program and schedule for this school year had been altered for the students'welfare. This school year would now finis until Aug 15, 1997 and there would be a reasonable two-week rest before the beginning of the following term in which the pedantic schedule would revert to normal.

The workshop in Diagon bowling alley and Hogsmeade was restored and fully operational. The public may now purchase their necessities there. However, we regret to inform you that Mr. Ollivander is still missing until now. You may purchase the verge at the Ministry of legerdemain - Department of Wizard Trading where Mr. Ollivander 's merchandise is currently being stored for safe-keeping.

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

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

Thank you very much and good day !

Sincerely yours,

Arthur Weasley Minister of Magic
'' Oh, Ron, your male parent 's dedication is overwhelming ! '' said Hermione as she read the alphabetic character that had just arrived. Everyone received the letter and some were already having mix in chemical reaction about the content.

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

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

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

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

'' cause yourselves ! But I 'm so excited ... imagine we wo n't deliver to lose one school year just because some dark lord decided to conquer us ... '' said Hermione, then her heart became suddenly encompassing with worry. `` waitress ! We have n't received our Hogwart 's varsity letter. We have n't even got the O.W.L outcome yet ! How are we going to buy our school provision ? And we only got a calendar week to prepare ! '' She paced around the room as if figuring out a way to solve her dilemma as the others watched her disinterestedly.

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

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

'' wellspring, I just counted the numeral we 're going to suffer this class. Our common term lasts for ten calendar month and now it 's down to nine ! Imagine, one month lupus erythematosus ! I guess dad 's conclusion 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.

'' combine Ron to cogitate of it this way ... '' thought Hermione, smiling inspite of herself.

Harry continued to stare numbly at the letter perched on the bedside table where an owl had dropped it. Without even looking at its subject matter, he knew that it came from the new headmistress bearing their school letter of the alphabet and the dreaded O.W.L. event but he just could not convey himself to read it. The past few days had been surreal to him and returning to Hogwarts was furthermost from his priorities.

The letter of the alphabet lay unopened as he continued to converse with Luna, trying very hard to fetch some arc to her eye. But there was none ... He broke the liaison for a while, defeated. Yet he needed to be substantial ... He read and reread the book he borrowed from the library but they all say the Saami thing. There was no remedy ... .she just needed time to recuperate on her own.

'' Harry ! Have you got your Hogwarts letters ? '' whispered Ron, eyeing his bestfriend sympathetically. Several DA fellow member decided that it was time to utter to Harry whether he was set up or not. The term would start within a few days and Harry had not even left Luna 's side for a minute.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

'' Hold on to it. ``

'' But why ? '' asked Ron.

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

THE END !

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