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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

`` Yeah, we prefer to hear it from the source. '' added George with the Saami incredulous expression.

`` Absolutely not ! '' exclaimed another.

Hermione leaned at Ron for financial backing. `` What if we tell you that aside from what you 've read, Harry tried to assault Ginny yesterday and escaped after attacking Snape ? What would you think then ? '' A deafening silence filled the room.

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

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

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

`` Clearly, too much solitude and hanging out with Loony unhinged his genius. '' commented Zechariah sarcastically but no one reacted to his taunt.

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

`` Harry was the one who risked his life to prevent Voldemort from getting the thaumaturgist 's gem. He saved my sister from his vicious clutch bag, killing a grave basilisk in the cognitive process. He spared the life of the person who betrayed his parents when he could hold had his revenge. And nigh importantly, he gave us hope when everything was at its sorry. If those are not enough to convince you of Harry 's sinlessness, then I pity you. '' Ron spoke in a hushed tone but everyone was hanging on to his words. `` I chose to believe that Harry 's not guilty. Had the state of affairs been reversed, I believe he would do the Sami for me. ``

`` Several times, Harry had been accused of lying but he was always proven innocent in the end. I have no rationality to suspect that this pillowcase would be dissimilar. '' said Neville with such vehemence that astounded the others.

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

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

`` You know this whole affair is laughable. I 'm sure dad would set thing heterosexual soon. '' said Fred confidently.

`` Hmmm .... '' began Hermione, trying to distinguish if it would be Isaac Mayer Wise for them to know what the Order had decided. `` Moody told us to go along for now and see where this will lead us. But he also said we have to hold back an ear and eye out for clew. If their theories are slump, then a new dark Jehovah could be emerging and using Harry to separate the wizarding community. ``

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

`` Then we 'll simply excuse. Listen, as of now we do n't have intercourse what 's going on yet so until we discover something, let 's go along with the flow but we do n't demand to announce it to the hale world. A dignified muteness will do. '' said Hermione patiently.

This time no one commented.

AUTHOR 'S greenback : I 'll be writing about Harry 's situation and Luna 's convalescence next. Please call back to review. Thanks !
Chapter 6 - Not Just a dreaming


After the former DA members had left, the three searched the castle once more for any trial impression of Ginny 's whereabouts and procured some Christian Bible from the Restricted country which they forgot to explore earlier in their disoriented commonwealth. The next day, feeling oddly outwear and spent, they made their way half-heartedly to the Great Hall to throw their breakfast. It had only been four days since the full term had ended and yet it felt like years.

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

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

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

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

`` Then, there 's the thing with Ginny. Foolish fille, I do n't know what came to her - leaving the castle like that, without so a lot as a line to inform us if she 's secure ! '' He paused for a while to pour himself a drink. `` She really scares me sometimes. First, that thing with that Malfoy git and now, this. '' He had a far away look on his face, then he shook his capitulum slightly as if he was dismissing a disconfirming thought.

`` Hey ! Look who just arrived. '' exclaimed Neville suddenly, jerking Ron back from his momentary daze and startling Hermione into slamming the Word shut in surprise. Her center immediately widened with bewilderment as she identified the approaching figure of speech.

`` Why are you all here again ? I thought we all agreed to trace for clues ? We ca n't gather practically entropy if we 're all here. '' said Hermione in modest annoyance as she saw the one-time DA members drew near.

`` Well, we just found out the laborious way that the business organisation atmosphere now is far from accommodating. We decided to fold the shop until this completely ridiculous scam is over. masses refused to buy our stuff now just because we 're friends with Harry and some had already resorted to vandalizing our premiss. '' admitted Fred ruefully.

`` The mark seem to think that we had an evil conspiracy with Harry and that our merchandise are basically dark aim in disguise. They did n't mind before though but now ... .I do n't know. hoi polloi are really fleeceable sometimes. '' said George with the Saami dejected tone.

Hermione crossed her arms over her dresser and eyed Cho and Lee quizzically, not realizing that she presented a very uncanny picture of the after part Headmistress.

`` I came here because I have nix better to do at menage and besides, Cho 's coming too so I decided to go with her. '' said Lee sheepishly.

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

`` About Harry ? '' asked Ron curiously.

`` No, about Ginny. '' replied Cho and decided to interchange the matter before he could ask any more questions. `` Have you found anything utile ? '' she turned to Hermione.

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

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

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

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

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

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

`` Thank you for your thoughtfulness, Mister Longbottom. I heard everything and I 'm allowing them to persist as long as necessary. You could all stay at Gryffindor hall. '' They were all surprised to see the Headmistress appear behind them. `` Oh, I forgot to mention something. ma'am Pomfrey requested for a few days of rest so Miss Lovegood shall be staying with you as well. I trust you know what and what-not to say around her. I do n't want her to birth a relapsing now that she 's making so practically progress. '' The headmistress said and turned to leave.

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

`` What ? '' asked Ron. `` Always telling us what to do like we 're a crew of dazed Thomas Kid ? ``

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

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

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

`` Trust me, Hermione, you would n't care to know. '' said Lee in amusement and gave her a knowing look.

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The seven teenagers awkwardly looked on as the Headmistress led a nervous Luna inside the dormitory. For practicality 's sake, all the girls had to stay in one elbow room and the boys at another. There was no problem with that arrangement. However, they were still ill at ease at having Luna there since her bearing would hamper them from discussing anything related to their present predicament and excluding her will make her tactile property unwanted.

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

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

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

`` Harry is on vacation, too. You 'll see him soon, do n't vex. '' replied professor McGonagall and jibe warning glance at the other teenagers who still had not spoken a one matter. `` I 'll be leaving you now. issue care of yourselves. ``

The sticky silence continued as they watched the Headmistress leave. It seemed that everyone was quite unsure of what to say with one another especially Cho who was currently staring at Luna with such intense concentration but could n't appear to see the words to extract herself. Even Fred and St. George had nothing suspicious to say to founder the ice. The quiet only ended when Luna self-consciously sat down and pre-occupied herself by writing something on a piece of composition.

The son immediately excused themselves and went back to their room while Hermione suddenly found it imperative to take a cascade. Cho, still unsettled of what to do, stick around for a while, thinking that this was the perfect opportunity for them to discuss what she had in nous but she had not even uttered a word yet when Luna smiled weakly at her.

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

Cho felt her centre spanner with sympathy as she heard Luna say that. poor people girl ! Always assuming that nobody wanted her around. If she only knew that she got the boy every female child was dreaming of, she would not palpate so unsafe. But she could not recite her yet ... or could she ? Before the tragic incident, they had already gotten along well and were the merely unity to suspect Ginny of legerdemain. She wanted to verbalise about it with someone who would sympathize and that someone was Luna. Unfortunately, pushing the issue now might be harmful to her. 'No, this is not yet the time for that .'She thought and she left quietly before she could change her mind.

Luna tried to campaign away the tear that threatened to fall as she watched Cho farewell. She should have stayed in the hospital wing. At least there, she would not find so spite if anyone ignored her because nobody else was there aside from ma'am Pomfrey who was always officious with her healing potions anyway. Her solitary visitor was Harry and she was contented with that. He made her laugh with his laugh. He told her funny stories about Hogwarts life ... He taught her several wizardly tricks that she had not even imagined possible before ... and to the highest degree of all, he made her feel special and proud of herself. But he was away now and she was stuck in this dormitory where nobody even bothered to show her around. And they had been acting very odd ... very odd indeed.

As she continued her reflection, she noticed a newspaper publisher peeking from behind the back of the sofa on the opposite side of meat. It looked as if it someone had shoved it there rather hastily. Feeling slightly amused and curious at the Lapplander prison term, she pulled the report and began to read the figurehead page.

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

HARRY thrower GONE night TO AVENGE HIS GIRLFRIEND 'S FATE ! ! !

HARRY POTTER -- THE NEXT DARK Lord ? ? ?


With trembling hands, she forced herself to read the articles underneath the shocking newspaper headline but the tears flooded her visual sense before she could even finish the first-class honours degree paragraph. `` NOOOOOOOOOOO ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ``

'This can not be dead on target !'She thought to herself then her head throbbed painfully as she attempted to process the information she had just discovered. 'So, this is why everyone 's acting so weird. But this ca n't be unfeigned ... this ca n't be true ...'Then as the painful pounding on her head continued, several alarming images flashed dangerously in her idea. She saw her father screaming in anguish as Voldemort threw her to two death-eaters ... She saw Voldemort disarm his opposite ... Then, she witnessed as a death-eater shot the killing swearword on her father ... `` NOOOOOOOOOOOO ! ! ! forefather ! ! ! ! '' She struggled to outride conscious but the pain sensation was unendurable. The last thing she heard before her body succumbed to the excruciating genius was the terrify yell of her current hall mates.

`` LUNA ! '' called Hermione but was shocked to find her unconscious shape lying on the priming with one mitt still clutching what looked like the previous day 's paper. She carefully removed the report from the daughter 's clench to reassert her suspicion. `` WHO LEFT THIS PIECE OF food waste fabrication AROUND ? ! ? '' she angrily asked the others, waving the offensive paper in figurehead of them.

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

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

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

`` Not right now. Let 's postponement until Luna comes around first then we 'll fill it from there. '' said Cho as she surveyed Luna 's face .'I should have stayed ...'

`` I think that would be wise. We 'll engage turning at keeping an eye on her until she wakes up. Cho and I can take the number 1 turn, Fred and George next, then Neville and Lee, then Ron. Ron will have no partner because this is his fault. '' said Hermione and pushed the boys away before they could voice out any objection.

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

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

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

`` I hope this stroke triggers her memory back. '' said Hermione and they both fell silent as they watched the girl who had already suffered a lot. The starting time time of day had passed ... Luna was still unconscious ... .Second hour ... .No change at all and the two daughter were already feeling their eyelids droop from weariness and lethargy ... Third minute ....

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

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

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

`` No ... ..please ... ..please ... .do n't bruise him ... '' the girl pleaded and her body convulsed as if she was in unspeakable pain.

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

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

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

`` I saw it in a muggle movie once and it worked. '' she explained as the others stared at her in puzzlement. Amazingly, Luna started to flutter her eyelids slowly until she was capable to pry them open. Neville quickly offered a drinking glass of water which she gratefully accepted.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Luna 's manifestation softened immediately at the mention of her father. She remembered every unpleasant particular of her life now. Her sire joined Voldemort 's army to ensure her base hit but in the end, it had all been a lie. Voldemort never kept the promise that he would let her go if her Church Father followed his bid. In the end, her father dropped all pretense and rushed to preserve his only if youngster but he failed. He was killed mercilessly by one of Voldemort 's loyal followers.

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

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

`` Yeah ... you were pleading for person not to wound your father. '' said Cho. `` Are you sure you 're O.K. ? ``

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

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

`` No, I 'm not. It 's Harry. He 's being tortured. '' said Luna apprehensively and glanced back at the papers. `` That 's why those chronicle can not be dead on target. They 've got him and we need to rescue him NOW. ``

`` Harry ? ''

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

`` NO, HE DID NOT ! ``

`` young lady Lovegood, please be reasonable. The nightmare is over. Harry defeated the night Jehovah last October. '' said Professor McGonagall, adopting her stern behavior once more to settle the brewing dispute.

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

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

`` Because Harry said so ... ''
Chapter 7 - The Unholy Alliance ( Part 1 )


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

The DA phallus looked nervously at one another. Harry had repeatedly said the Saame thing to them but they refused to think him. They purposely closed their oculus to the possible action just because believing otherwise was so much simpler. But they should have known better. After all Harry was the lone one who have fought with Voldemort directly before. He was the only one who could tell the departure.

The Headmistress seemed terribly unnerved by Luna 's tumultuous disturbance and was not able to say anything so they looked helplessly upon the Potions master key to take kick of the situation.

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

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

`` It would be faster if you see it yourself. '' said Luna, then with astonishing speed and unbelievable magical outlet, she conjured a white sheet over the wall and closed her eyes in vivid concentration. Unsure of what to expect, they just stared blankly on the Caucasian sheet and waited. Then to their amazement, images started to look on the screen enabling them to clearly image Harry 's condition.

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

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

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Harry 's hands were held tightly by two thick silver mountain range - the only affair that were keeping him from falling into the roaring hellhole four feet underneath his thin body. Around him were ten hooded soma moving about in a liquid move while two others were mercilessly taking turn into whipping his already unconscious phase. His clothes were torn from the lashes and blood was oozing from his wounds but his tormentors'lust for affliction seemed insatiable.

`` Is he weak already ? '' asked a moth-eaten articulation of a figure who had arrived to ascertain on the captive 's status. The man had claw-like fingerbreadth and ruby eyes. It was Voldemort.

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

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

At the spell, Harry 's middle weakly opened but he did not look surprised at seeing Voldemort in movement of him. Nor did he appear terrified. In fact, if one would look closely, one would comment a hint of amusement there. opposite to their assumption, he was not unconscious ... He was merely pre-occupied with establishing a connection with his girlfriend so that at least one soul would know the true statement even if he failed to pull round this up-to-the-minute skirmish. `` Hello, Tom. ''

`` So you 're obsessed with pleasantries now, potter ? Do n't worry, I can play along. '' said the nighttime lord in mock entertainment. `` Hello, Harry. I 'm 'pleased'to come across you. ''

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

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

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

Voldemort stared at the boy in confusion. He was not used to this disconnected change in Potter 's mental attitude towards him. Whereas before, he could easily daunt the boy, now it seemed that his longsighted time foe felt confident enough to scorn him despite of his obvious disadvantage. Maybe the boy was planning another surprise ... yes, that must be it.

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

Within min, Wormtail arrived with Dragon and Ginny and pushed them in front of Voldemort. But Harry still seemed unperturbed.

`` What are you up to, potter ? '' asked the dark lord coldly.

`` nada. You were the one who was up to something. Faking your dying like that ... Merlin ! You should be ashamed of yourself ... really, imitating Wormtail of all multitude ... tsk ... tsk..tsk ... I expected more from the nighttime master. '' scoffed Harry, putting an emphasis on the 'LORD'section in the most sarcastic tone that he could make out. From his high position, he noticed a slight smirk on Draco 's lips and he pondered whether it would be possible that Dragon was not as bad as he thought. Maybe Luna was right ...

`` Yes, I faked my own death. Since I could not get clench of that ridiculous prophesy, I devised another way to come up out how you plan to vote down me. Clever, am I not ? '' said Voldemort and his eerie laughter filled the room once again. `` Now, I know your ultimate plan and I 'm pleased to inform you that our brother wands wo n't deliver to duel with each other again. ``

`` Why ? You 've forced Mr. Ollivander to make you another verge ? '' asked Harry nonchalantly. At the face of surprise on Voldemort 's nerve, he added somewhat coolly. `` You did n't think I 'd compute it out, do you ? thinker you, I knew about Bellatrix too. She was the person behind the mask and you put a spell on her vocalisation and taught her adequate wandless thaumaturgy to burden the conjuration. You just forgot one minor particular, though. Even if you were able to force Ollivander to add Fawkes'feather into her wand, it WAS still HER wand and I happen to make out that SHE, NOT YOU, was the one who killed Sothis. You should have gone all out with your juvenile strategy and let her use your scepter. ''

Voldemort was momentarily taken aback by this but he recovered rapidly. He gave him a mock applause. `` Splendid ! But you 're unseasonable on one invoice. I happen to like my wand and it will stay that way, whereas yours was already .... unwrap into half ... .by your own headmistress. '' He said slowly to let the devastating news sink more painfully but if he was expecting Harry to look furious or sad, he was severely frustrated. Incensed by his deficiency of answer, he levitated the day'newspaper so that the boy could interpret the bad news for himself.

`` well ? '' prompted Voldemort.

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

`` What do you think about those little headlines bearing your precious figure ? Were you shocked that the wizarding humankind do n't see you as a hero now ? Even your friends and early ally have deserted you now ... '' sneered Voldemort malevolently.

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

`` Threaten ? Not threaten, ceramicist. I 'll kill you this time and without your annoying usurpation, I would be dislodge to subdue the wizarding humankind once more. '' said Voldemort, his eyes glinting evilly at the prospect of finally being able-bodied to absent the most grave obstruction in his path.

`` Oh please, do n't order me we 're back to that again. Honestly, could n't you come in up with a better word of farewell speech ? It loses its bite once heard too often. '' said Harry, the derision in his voice was unmistakeable.

`` Is that so ? Maybe it would be more entertaining if someone from your own theater putting to death you instead. '' He motioned Ginny to total forward gave her a sceptre then he pointed his own baton at Draco. `` Kill him now, tyke, or I 'll kill the Thomas Young Malfoy. ``

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

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

Voldemort became suddenly wary of his tardily compliance and decided to hasten the process. `` CRUCIO ! '' he sent the spell at Dragon whose weakened organic structure rapidly fell on the ground in pain. Then he turned to the missy impatiently. `` DO IT NOW ! ``

`` A-Ave-da K-Ke-dav ... .ra .... '' murmured Ginny tearfully and fell to the priming coat in remorse as she saw the Green get down struck Harry squarely on the pectus. Sobbing hysterically, she now realized that she had indeed unwisely chosen the wrong face. She had just murdered one of her best friends -- the Same person who saved her before. How could she ? She was even worse than Voldemort !

Seeing her disconsolate state, Voldemort decided that two more commands would be enough. But he did not need to stay. After all, Harry was drained and there was no pauperization for him to waste any more of his valued prison term.

`` Wormtail, I 'll pass on you here to destroy the evidence. Drop the physical structure into the fire. '' ordered Voldemort wickedly, then he turned to Draco. `` Mr. Malfoy, due to your Father of the Church 's Recent epoch achievement, I 'm willing to devote you another chance to get to up for your earlier disobedience. Dispose of the girl and you can arrive back to my good saving grace. You do n't want to be a dashing hopes to your Church Father, do you ? ''

genus Draco, whose face was still hidden, changed his formula to one of aristocratic haughtiness before he faced the evilness man. `` Yes, My nobleman. It would be a pleasure. '' He heard him inform Wormtail that they would be leaving. Maybe, now 's their chance to escape ...

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

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

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

`` No, I want to remember every item of where my foolishness had led me. I want to instill in my judgment that I had just murdered one of the kindest person I know. If I have to go to Azkaban for that, I will. '' cried Ginny and continued to sob uncontrollably.

`` This is all my fault. '' said genus Draco in agony and held the nodding design in his arms.

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

`` No, you must come with us. We need your help. We do n't know where to go. '' said Draco in desperation. `` And we must take ceramicist 's dead body with us. The least we could do is give him a right inhumation. ``

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

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The onlooker panicked slightly when the images on the screen door disappeared. The last setting they witnessed was that of Voldemort forcing Ginny to murder Harry and using Draco as the instrument to see her compliance.

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

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

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

`` I do n't know. ''

`` Severus, did you recognize the topographic point ? '' asked the sandbag Headmistress.

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

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

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

Ron, Fred and George sadly lowered their heads in pity. What Luna had said was true. If they had not been too stubborn, then they would have found out sooner what Ginny was up to and they would give birth been in the location to assist her return to the veracious way of life. They protected her too a great deal ... and now, all of them were paying the price. This was war, and in war, tie among friends and house were usually not as strong as the chemical bond of choice.

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

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

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

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

`` fountainhead, at least we were able to unravel function of the mystery. '' said Hermione to urge on everyone up. `` Now, we know Voldemort 's still around and that he designed a most elaborate game to divide and seize the wizarding world and to extinguish his enemy in the worst way possible. ``

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

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

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

`` Harry taught me. I also wondered why he was exerting so very much elbow grease into teaching me but now I understand completely. You did not trust him and the DA lost its purpose. But he knew that this is going to befall so he decided to contribution what he knew with me and we spent most of the time practicing patch. He prepared me for the high-risk. '' replied Luna in a inhuman voice that they had not heard before. `` Now, if you 'll excuse me, I need to breathe. ''

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

`` What ? ''

`` null. '' replied Snape after a moment 's hesitation but Luna nodded as if she was able to take the dumb inquiry in his mind.
Chapter 8 - The wicked alinement ( character 2 )


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

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

`` Aahhhh ! ! ! '' They heard Ginny yell in fearfulness. They immediately brought their wands out.

`` What 's the job ? ``

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

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

`` Godric 's Hollow - potter 's old house. '' replied Wormtail.

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

`` Do n't overreact. I just thought that this is the last lieu they would await to find us ... and with certain circumstance ... I guess it would be fitting to return Harry 's body to where it really belonged. '' said Wormtail sadly in recollection of his own treachery.

As expected, no one bothered to see at Harry 's reaction at the mention of his house but of course, what someone in his right state of mind would check for a cadaver 's reaction ? However, had they taken the time to give him even the merest of a glance, they would sustain noticed his partially covered heart scanning the room with expectant interest.

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

'Oh, what a vivid idea ! Thanks, Ginny .'thought Harry in entertainment. Then trying not to be active his bridge player too much, he caused the piece of furniture on the room rearrange itself ... Afterwards, he levitated his parents'portraiture and halted it directly in front end of the three.

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

`` I 'm really good-for-nothing for betraying you ... .Lily..James ... Heaven knows I 've suffered enough ... and your son ... He gave me the prospect but I let the opportunity slick on my digit ... I was a coward ... take me if it could appease your anger ... but let the child go ... They 're still young ... They can still change their ways ... '' said Wormtail remorsefully then he began to punch himself hard for every offence he committed under Voldemort 's power.

Dragon and Ginny were hugging each former for musical accompaniment as they watched upon Wormtail 's act of repentance. It would have been funny if the situation had not been that serious but right now, it looked so creepy.

`` M-Mr. and Mrs. potter, I 'm regretful too for making your son 's life miserable at Hogwarts.. '' said genus Draco in the Sami penitent tone.

`` It 's my fault, too. If I had not chosen to follow Voldemort, he would still be awake today ... I have been foolish ... but that grounds is impossible ... You can penalise me ... and if that punishment would be destruction ... then so be it. '' said Ginny as she continued to cry in anguish.

Harry heard their confessions and attempts at an apology but he was not quite finished yet. With another wave of his hand, he moved the portraits out of the way and projected the setting of his parents'death on the rampart. Then he levitated himself high up and called their tending.

`` YOU, TRAITORS ! WHY HAVE YOU DECIDED TO juncture THE EVIL SIDE ? '' his flourish vox echoed around the family and the three terrified creatures faced what they thought was a zombie Harry with exceedingly contrite expressions.

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

`` No decent reason to justify our natural process - it was just plain lustfulness for power and cecity to the truth. '' stated genus Draco bravely and resigned himself to his fate.

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

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

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

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

`` Very well, I 'll hold back on to your parole for now. '' said Harry then feeling the effect of excessive use of power added to the pain he had to persist before, he closed his eyes and was unable to control himself from falling on top of Ginny once more.

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

`` Hey, what 's untimely ? You did n't seem to beware that when we were at the commons room. '' he drawled and gave Dragon a half-smile.

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

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

Draco and Wormtail reluctantly touched his cheek too.

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

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

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

`` Let me show you what really transpired. '' said Harry then summoning what was left of his durability, he projected his own death panorama on the wall in sluggish motility and the three watched the event carefully.

As Ginny was about to shoot the killing torment on Harry, a drop of split fell upon the baton and instead of the expected commons light, a white beam escaped from its tip instead. Then mere inches after it left the wand, Harry waved his lag manus slightly and the white beam was transformed into a green one.

`` That, my booster, is one of the curiosity of illusion. As what Bellatrix, your former friend, had told me, the words are not enough ... .you need to really think of it ... you have to take intense pleasure in inflicting pain and in my grammatical case -- death. You were not meant to be a murderer, Ginny and I 'm glad of that fact. '' said Harry as he halted the demonstration.

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

`` Yes, why not ? You did not leave my consistency to rot in that wretched place - that in itself was singular enough. Then I heard your apology earlier and the promise to change. I am not a God but I 'm bequeath to forgive you because I know that it is the rightfulness to do. '' explained Harry.

`` Oh, I 'm really regretful, Harry. Thank you for being so variety. '' said Ginny and she kissed him lightly on the boldness in gratitude. Dragon did not attend too pleased with it, though, but he did not say anything.

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

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

`` It was not that potent for me. If you could remember correctly, I stayed conscious long enough to interrogate you then I allowed myself to 'pass out'so that you could bring me to wherever your master was. To be fair, Voldemort 's eerie silence had been bugging me for months and I wanted to take on him soon to end my agony. I have to take that your little charade was very timely ... '' said Harry then he gave another taunting grin at Dragon. `` ... and besides, I enjoyed the show ... immensely ! '' He laughed out loud at the ken of Draco 's redden face and tensed expression.

`` You 're sick, Potter. '' spat genus Draco angrily.

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

`` Fine. We can drop that. Anyway, if you 're so powerful how come you did not use the killing curse then ? You had the double-dyed chance. '' said Draco.

`` I wish I could. I have the ability but unfortunately, I do n't have the purport. Not to mention the fact that if I had indeed finished him off, I would be forever wondering about your loyalty. No, I have other plans for Voldemort and I am not just after him ... I want ALL of his devoted champion and slave, too. `` respond Harry and after a spell he added. `` Consider yourselves very fortunate that I have decided to give up you. ``

The three looked at one another and instantly made a resolution not to be swayed by evil temptation again. Harry did not need to elaborate. The big terror underlying his assuredness words was enough.
`` I have to go somewhere. '' said Wormtail uneasily after a while.

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

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

Harry held his arm where the dark mark was located. A few proceedings of excruciating pain sensation followed then Harry waved him off. `` Go on but do n't demand too long. ''

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

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

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

`` How did you take all those stuff ? '' asked genus Draco curiously, a fiddling sure-footed now that he was certain that Harry was not on a vengeful streak.

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

With nothing better to do, Harry wandered around the house with Draco while Ginny prepared some food for thought for them including whoever Wormtail was going to bring with him.

`` Your firm is not that bad, ceramicist. '' said Draco in admiration as they viewed the marvelous ingathering of Quran at the mini-library, the extensive array of sorcerous objects and all other detail that depicted the ceramicist circumstances so lavishly.

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

`` Wan na take on wizard chess ? ``

`` No, thanks ... It 's outdoor my playing field of expertise. Ron 's the in force at that game. '' said Harry and smiled at Draco 's look of disbelief.

`` I did n't retrieve Weasley was ever good at anything. '' said Dragon then clamped one hand at his oral fissure, afraid that he had offended Harry.

`` You 'd be surprised. Ron 's good at a lot of things ... and he 's very weather too. You know during our first year, Ron beat McGonagall 's Bromus secalinus set and he urged us to go on even if he was already injured. Then on our irregular year, we had to go to the dark forest to follow the wanderer. Ron has a phobia with those creatures but he still came with me ... amazing ! '' said Harry, smiling as he recalled his escapade with his considerably friend.

`` Why are you telling me these, Harry ? '' asked Dragon in disarray, not realizing that he had just referred to his late schoolhouse foeman by his first name. Harry raised one eyebrow before he replied.

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

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

`` Of course of action, Draco. I think we proficient come down. I have a impression that Wormtail would be back soon. '' said Harry.

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

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

Harry was dumbfounded. Snape ? Smiled ? And at him, too. This was unearthly but he decided to play it cool. `` So, Peter, what help could he possibly return us ? ``

`` Snape was one of the most cunning spy of Voldemort before his defection. He could provide us with informations on places where Voldemort would not be capable to retrieve us so easily and being free to interact with other wizards, he could also furnish us with essential contingent regarding Voldemort 's activities. '' said Wormtail nervously.

To everyone 's amazement, Harry gave a flaccid chuckle at low, then a rebuff laugh until finally he could n't control his mirthfulness anymore. He rolled with laughter as if person was tickling his ribs and the looker-on were already suspecting that individual had sent a tickling charm on him.

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

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

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

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

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

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

`` No, the DA and order member believe someone was just impersonating you but we 've been pretending that we believe in the report. Also, Luna has made an bewilder recuperation. '' reported Snape.

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

`` No. ''

Harry 's nerve fell.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

`` Unfortunately for you, pal. I 'm choosing Snape sign of the zodiac and that 's where we are going succeeding. '' replied Harry and was amused to see the disappointment on the faces of the other two teenagers. However, his conclusion was not mainly to annoy the them. He wanted to get to cognize Snape better and a hint of a smile showed that his previous professor was pleased by his choice.

`` I would groom the firm and I 'll inform you as soon as it is essential for you to go there. '' said Snape cheerfully, ignoring the steamed voicelessness of Draco and Ginny.

`` Thank you, Professor. '' said Harry. Then adopting a unplayful step, he beckoned to Snape and whispered a request. `` Listen. Voldemort will soon announce that I 'm deadened so you better dissemble to believe it too. And do n't severalize anyone that you have seen me. I 'm planning a little surprise for everyone. When certain people begin to vanish, crack to look for them. You will act as if you 're really exerting an effort into finding them but you 're going to follow up with null. Will you do that ? ``

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

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


generator 'S NOTE : It does not deal me too long to publish the chapters ... unfortunately, I do n't sustain internet accession at domicile so it 's very hard for me to brand more often ... .anyway, I hoped yo revel the last three chapters and do n't leave to go over. Thanks !
Chapter 9 - Polite word


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

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

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

`` So we 're back to our convention term of endearment. That 's a relief ! I do n't think it would be good for my sanity if we become palsy-walsy all of a sudden. '' said Harry, shuddering slightly for effect. `` Well, to answer your question, I 've realized that citizenry now find it terribly difficult to think my stories ... I miss the clip when Dumbledore only had to say that he believes me and then everyone else will follow. '' Snape raised one dark eyebrow at that. `` ... -- about of the people that matters at to the lowest degree -- but since the alleged licking of Voldemort, people tend to be blind. Maybe it 's because they prefer to believe that the immorality had passed and that our world is rule again. ``

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

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

Harry groaned at having to go over his design with them. He still had to adjust to this unexpected armistice. Unfortunately, he had to swear them with it in order for his program to work. `` All right field, the program is simple actually. We 'll just let Voldemort go on with his plan -- ''

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

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

`` You said something about disappearance of some people ... '' prodded Snape while placing one secure mitt on genus Draco 's oral cavity to refrain him from sputtering early nonsensical garbage.

`` I was planning on asking Hermione 's help into finding other ways to decimate the opposition then of course, I also want Luna with me ... then train the others until it 's meter ... '' The others looked dubiously at him. Harry threw up his hands in defeat. `` okeh, fine. I admit the design is not consummate yet. I 'm counting on your noesis of the shadow arts and Voldemort himself to round off it if you 're up to the challenge. '' said Harry, disgruntled. For a second, he seemed like his old self again -- unassuming and vulnerable -- and clearly, he was not pleased with it. He scowled at the others as he waited for their response.

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

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

`` No, not that one. About the early prophecy ? '' said Wormtail reluctantly.

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

`` What do you mean, Peter ? '' asked Severus mildly but the thin set of his back talk revealed his cold-shoulder discomfort about the protracted introduction.

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

`` To whom was the prophecy given ? Why was it not completed ? How do you be intimate about it ? '' asked Draco curiously.

`` T-to me ... Unfortunately, before she could finish the prophecy, the dark Creator called me and I left immediately. '' admitted Wormtail. `` She was predicting HOW the chosen one would vanquish the dark overlord. ``

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

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

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

`` No, not only that. '' said Wormtail, the strain in his voice was worth a thousand words of regret. `` ... but I think it was better that way. At least the morose noble did not learn of how you 're going to defeat him. ``

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

`` Sandra Trelawny, the only sister of Sybill. She was killed during the starting time war. '' was the answer.

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

`` It is possible that some former seer could pass on that information but it would probably subscribe geezerhood to find out who and we could not stomach guard duty to each and everyone of them to wait until they make a similar prognostication. '' stated Snape.

`` Too bad her sister is an old dupery or we could ask for her help with that. '' said genus Draco, pursing his back talk at the cite of the professor who had a habit of 'predicting'everyone 's wrong and trigger-happy demise with every chance she got.

`` professor Trelawny may not be logical but she had already made two correct prophecies. One was that I would be the alone one who could vote down the dark lord and the other ... '' Harry looked directly at Wormtail 's center before continuing. '' ... .Voldemort 's loyal servant would return and avail him regain his consistence. '' Wormtail averted his gaze in pity. `` Unfortunately, she also claimed that visionary do not 'see'at will and they could not even tell when a prophecy is going to be made. ''

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

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

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

`` We need to sustain some inner information regarding the enemies'current activities. The trouble is we have no spy there anymore and I 'm very much sure that He knows about Draco and Wormtails'apostasy when they failed to return on clock time. It 's grievous for any of you and of course, Harry and Ginny are supposed to be dead. '' declared Snape suddenly, catching the care of all whose head were wandering.

`` What about my chum Ron ? Maybe we could blab him into joining His rank and file in the guise of avenging me. '' said Ginny but without often conviction.

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

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

`` Not her, Dragon. Too dangerous. '' reacted Snape at seeing the mistrustful expression of his pet student. He did not need to get word the person 's figure. He only had to look at his font and he already knew who he was referring to.

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

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

`` My mother. ``

No one was able to say anything as they all watched genus Draco gaze hard at the ceiling, pretending to look up to the magnificent top view that was so a good deal standardised to Hogwarts, but they all knew he was just fighting the urge to cry in despair at the prospect of putting his mother 's life in peril for defying the dark Maker.

Harry could almost find the turmoil that was hammering inside Draco'head. He was amazed. Draco used to be so cool off and collected. His eyes were always like cold ice especially when he stared at him during his taunting moods but now the ice had melted. The Slytherin prince stood before them like a commoner -- capable of smell. And he was not yet trusted if it was a goodness thing or not.

`` Come on. Let 's eat. I 'm starving. '' said Harry to stop the uncomfortable secretiveness.

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

`` All right. Be careful. ''

After the departure of the professor, the four proceeded to consume the scrumptious dinner that Ginny had prepared for all of them. But the brightness atmosphere was gone. They all brooded in silence as they chewed each tasty bit in their lip. Not even polite phrases like 'Please pass the common salt'or 'More rice please'were uttered. Why should they bother ? It was not necessary. They could all use the summoning magical spell for that.

When they were all finished with their meal, a very tired-looking Ginny declared that she needed a rest while a guilt-stricken Wormtail decided to search the house where he was once considered a treasure appendage -- not only to rack himself more with the retentiveness of his treachery but also to clean his soul. Draco returned to the living way and started writing on a piece of sheepskin but the words were printed so unhurriedly that Harry, who was observing him closely, could imagine how practically it was hurting him to write that varsity letter to his mother.

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

Draco forlornly crumpled the parchment and set fire on it. `` You 're right. Someone could easily tap this letter and we 'll all be in deep trouble. '' He uttered weakly and covered his face with his hands.

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

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

`` Hey, get real ! I have no design whatsoever of joining that hideous creature 's army. That 's simply laughable for me. I am just thought of going back to Hogwarts and bear on our education. The condition has not started yet. We could still make up for lost meter. '' genus Draco looked incredulous at him as if he finally lost his marbles. `` But we 're not going as ourselves. We could disquise ourselves and go as transferee from other wizarding school day. Only the Headmistress and Snape would cognize and they could rank us all at Slytherin home. It could work out. What do you think ? ''

The unknown expression of Dragon was immediately replaced by a cunning smile, a Slytherin trait that was unconsciously being adopted by Harry.

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

`` Did you know I was almost sorted to your menage ? '' he said with maximum joy. Draco looked surprise. `` The sorting hat was adamantine in placing me there and I had to admit your business firm uniform would perfectly equalize the semblance of my eyes but I chose Gryffindor instead because someone tipped me off that all bad wizards came from your theatre. ``

`` That person was Weas -- - Ron, I suppose. That 's a shame but what 's done is done. I 'm surely you 're regreting your pitiable choice now. See, you 're even planning an elaborate outline just so you could stay at our house. '' said genus Draco jokingly.

`` In your dreams ! Besides, you 're Quidditch team sucks. I would n't be caught all in playing with a team like that. '' said Harry in the same teasing flavour. Draco playfully punched his aright arm in mock dissent but Harry only laughed. The brightness give-and-take was a nice respite for them after everything that had just happened.

Chapter 10 - The Term Begins


prof McGonagall and Professor Snape made some elaborate request to pander three additional wands for the 'transferees'and now they surveyed the transformed teen with satisfied looks on their faces. They had performed some tour to alter their lineament and to conceal Harry 's very noticeable scar. The girl now had jet sinister whisker with a distinct mole on her leave behind brass. She was wearing dark brown lusterlessness lip rouge and inglorious eyeshadow that contrasted with her pale color, giving her the haunt visual aspect of a lamia. Both boy had colorful spiked hair's-breadth and metallic element chain with weird-shaped pendants dangling loosely on their neck. The ugly scowl on their faces which showed their vivid displeasure with their new 'look'only made them appear more menacing.

`` Professor, can you please iterate why we ca n't receive the Lapp vampire look as Ginny ? We look like -- - `` said Harry indignantly.

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

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

`` Now, now. Do n't be stubborn, male child. That look would fall in everyone the impression that you are trouble-makers - perfect tense ticket to get into the `` in '' bunch at Slytherin. '' reminded Professor McGonagall sternly but the faint twitching on her mouth was a short giveaway. Both son glared at the others. `` And Draco, remember that I placed you on one-seventh year even though you missed the unit 6th year just because you received high mark on your bird of Minerva so I expect you to do very well this schooltime year. infer ? '' she added. genus Draco nodded mutely but he still did not look too pleased.

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

`` Indeed, we are ! '' declared Snape triumphantly. `` But think of the bright side. At least you would be able finish your field and kill the dark Lord at once. That 's like hitting two razzing with one stone, is n't it ? '' he added in everlasting delight. The male child'frown deepened at the mention of birds but did not argue.

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

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

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

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The Great Hall was already filled with restless students when they arrived. The fresher were fidgeting nervously as they waited for the sorting ceremony to begin.

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

`` Oh, my God ! Is that true up ? I do n't fuck any spells at all ... '' grimaced another terrified freshmen.

`` Of line not ! Have n't you read Hogwarts - A history ? A categorisation hat would place us to the firm that suited our personality most. '' said a rather smug-faced picayune girl with curly dark-brown hair.

The three snickered as they listened to their spat. The girlfriend reminded them so much of Hermione that they could not serve but laugh. Such naturalness ! When all had settled down, the three distanced themselves from the younger radical. It would simply be too awkward to be identified with such naive troupe.

`` Anderson, sherbet '' shouted professor Snape, the new lieutenant Headmaster, to begin the sorting.

`` Hufflepuff ! ``

The three impatiently waited for the categorisation to commence while shooting dangerous stares at those who were foolish enough to pass on them curious glances.

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

`` Shhh ! Not so tatty ! '' Ginny whispered back while Harry was meddling scanning the worried newcomers waiting for their turn.

`` Engel, Queen Victoria ''

`` Ravenclaw ! ``

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

`` But I thought you do n't need the location. I, for one, am so glad to be rid of my prefect badge. '' said Ginny sternly to sway some sensation into him.

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

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

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

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

`` fountainhead, he 's a little stoutness with lots of brawniness. And he 's supposed to be in fifth class now unless he failed the accreditation exam set by the Ministry. '' said Harry hastily before his gaze fell on the Ravenclaw board where he caught sight of a daughter with foresightful blond hair engrossed in a light conversation with a newcomer. The girl immediately looked in his focus as if sensing his front. He smiled hesitantly and was surprised to see the young lady smiling back at him. His smile faded at that and he moodily broke the eye contact with her.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

`` Welcome, first years ! Now, I am pleased to announce that another student would be joining the fifth years in Gryffindor planetary house. Dudley Evans, you may go to their board now. '' said the Headmistress after the freshmen had been sorted.

Harry 's jaw dropped as he stared at his cousin-german. Dudley had lost considerable weight unit and he looked far better than he imagined. The protruding muscles was a plus element for him, too. Several girls turned to give him appreciative glances as he walked anxiously to the Gryffindor mesa.

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

Draco glared at Ginny but she ignored him.

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

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

The three approached the Slytherin table with all the aplomb elegance that they could summon. They heard several multitude from former houses gasp in surprise at their coming into court while others merely shook their heads in disgust. But it did n't matter to them. The multitude they need to ingrain were now eyeing them approvingly.

`` Now that we 're all settled, may I remind you that the Forbidden forest is out of bounds to all students and that the products from Weasleys'Wizarding Wheezes are still prohibited in this schooltime. '' stated the Headmistress and she looked at each student sternly to instill the warning on their nous. `` To all students, please be informed that Hermione granger is the new head Girl and Ernie Macmillan is the new promontory Boy. You may seek for their help if you have any trouble. Your household prefects shall also be beaming to assist you in any way they can. Let the feast Begin ! '' she said after a while and the dinner party mesa was immediately load up with mouth-watering delicacies.

`` cool outfit ! '' commented Blaise Zabini, one of Dragon 's nigh ally. `` What year are you in ? ``

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

`` That 's slap-up ! By the way, I 'm Blaise and these are Pansy, Crabbe, Goyle and Nott. '' he introduced themselves proudly, as if he was announcing the members of the imperial family.

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

`` How did you do it ? '' Pansy eyed him suspiciously.

`` It 's all over the papers, pal. Nothing to it. Besides, it 's bloody brilliant ! How was it ? '' drawled Draco aka Devonshire lazily.

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

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

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

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

`` well, we usually make fun of bookman from the other star sign - hex themselves sometimes for drill .... '' Blaise scrutinized the three. `` ... and if you 're worthy, then we can let you in on early really great poppycock. ``

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

`` ... if you 're suitable, you 'll recognize. '' replied Pansy mysteriously.

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

`` That drumhead missy is one of potter 's bestfriend. She 's bad news, I tell you. Nothing would constitute you an outcast here faster than making friend with her and the red-header git who follows her around. He was her boyfriend and also a great friend of Potter. They 're the wrong kind, understand ? '' stated Blaise while Crabbe and Goyle flanked his face protectively like escort and nodded dumbly at everything he said.

Devon was annoyed by their actions but tried hard not to let it point. To them, Draco Malfoy does not live anymore and Blaise Zabini is their new drawing card. He had to deal with that fact and besides, he did not require to sense this way. They were not a capital release on his portion.

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

Blaise looked pissed at his Son but he relaxed after a import. `` A challenge, eh ? We like that, do n't we boys ? '' again his cronies nodded without a 2d view. `` watch us squash those poop tomorrow before our potions session. '' he declared arrogantly.

`` make sure you win. '' said Lander with the Same step as Devon's.

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

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

Lander mutely acknowledged his commentary and stared at the Slytherin common way. It still had the same fierce stone walls with round, greenish lamps hanging on chains to the cap. There were still no cushy and comfortable lounge like in their own common room - only high-backed chairs which, from his experience, was not really satisfying to sit on. A fire also crackled merrily under a carved mantelpiece with an intricate innovation that depicted a very outmoded fashion of a wiz affaire d'honneur. Looking around the eerie environs, he slightly wondered if they were doing the right thing.

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

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

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

`` How the underworld did you two get in ? '' queried Devon, a trivial miffed that some educatee from early mansion were able to figure their mysterious domain without his knowledge.

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

`` No, I 'm blinking singular. Who was the unworthy git who betrayed our cuss of secrecy ? '' he asked heatedly.

Lander raised one brow and his mouth twitched in amusement. `` As I have said, you might not want to hear the answer. The slimy git who let us in was YOU. '' he laughed at the look of disbelief on Devonshire 's face. `` ... and I would not ask more questions if I were you. ``

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

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

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

`` well, he better not make it too dangerous or that might just be the most abase present moment of his life story ... ''


Chapter 11 - The annunciation of Harry 's Death


The shock had worn off and the overwhelming influence of Hermione and the rest of the older Gryffindors had trickled down to the to the lowest degree impressible residents of their house. Unfortunately, the atmosphere at their common room was far from jubilant. Almost two hebdomad had passed and there was still no news as to the whereabouts of Harry and Ginny. So much for the DA and the Order 's program - they have not learned a single thing yet and it was driving them crazy.

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

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

Neville, who was listening to their rantings, dropped the ledger he was holding with so practically strength that almost everybody turned to look at his direction. `` will you two please cut that out ? You 've been blaming yourselves since Harry 's disappearance. It 's not helping anybody, you know. '' he declared irritatedly. `` It 's nobody 's fault and that 's final. And if you really take yourselves Harry 's ally, you would be doing something constructive by now instead of whining pathetically ! ''

Ron and Hermione stared in surprise at the tearing gush of their usually laid back supporter. They had forgotten that they were not the only 1 suffering here and Neville 's right. Moaning and moping would n't avail them in their flow predicament especially now that the Order members have n't visited Hogwarts yet.

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

`` Why do n't you beleaguer your forefather until he gives you the informations we need ? '' said Neville moodily to Ron but before he could reply, the door opened to bring out the creepily somber Fred and George Weasley. They looked so pall and decrepit that nobody had the heart to oppugn them. The twin eyed them guardedly before one of them spoke.

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

`` And we were there when they brought the torso ... '' said George V, his representative hesitation as he uttered the words.

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

`` I - I think we respectable go to McGonagall now. Dad and the other members of the rescript would be there shortly to talk over the -- - `` said Fred with the same strained tone. `` ... Recent epoch umm - developments. ``

`` NO, TELL US ! WHOSE soundbox ? ! ? '' yelled Ron with a mixture of scare and anger.

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

Without a moment 's hesitation, Ron, Hermione and Neville followed their lead and immediately grabbed the DA 's special galleon to squall on the other extremity. Within proceedings, several former DA phallus joined them at the office to await for the arriver of the minister.

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

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

Luna discreetly retreated to one niche, boring her horn in down a musty diachronic book which partially shielded her from everyone 's panorama. One by one, the Order members turned up with equally serious expressions on their faces.

`` The pursuit is over .... '' professor McGonagall began. `` individual tipped off the minister that a consistency of a star was found near Tom Riddle 's graveyard .... '' At this point, the professor could not insure her emotions anymore.

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

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

`` We were not sure at maiden - until we saw the lightning shaped scratch which was unequalled to him alone. '' replied the diplomatic minister sadly. `` And if you do n't heed, I would rather not hash out the details of his death right now. ``

His auditor nodded fervently. Nobody really wanted to hear anyway. It was just too depressing.

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

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

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

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

prof Snape watched the young girl 's chemical reaction carefully. Her response was not instinctive. It seemed a piffling draw and out of melodic line. She even appeared disinterested about the current matter of the conversation. Did Harry stray from the program and communicated with her despite of their premature agreement ? Or did any of the three slip up and somehow alerted Luna to their bearing ?

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

Hermione felt a flyspeck gleaming of promise. Maybe, this was just another of Voldemort 's illusion and Luna could still sense Harry 's mien that 's why she was taking everything so calmly. `` You do n't believe it was really him, Luna ? '' she tentatively asked the girl.

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

`` Yes, I do. '' was her unproblematic reply that crushed the bantam Hope that Hermione 's question had inspired into the others'eye. `` But no amount of grieving would impart him back to life. There 's only one matter that we could do - and that is to finally defeat the instigant of all this vicious matter ... Voldemort and his army. ``

`` Luna is right. By tomorrow, Harry 's decease would be all over the wizard newspapers and we could soon bear Voldemort to make an explosive come back. We have to be prepared. DA would have to be reinstated to help other students learn to fight back themselves. '' said the minister.

`` Warnings have to be propagated to the wizarding community through the Quibbler. And I suggest that we drop the pretext. It is utterly unfair for Harry to let them intend he had turned evil at the end moments of his lifetime. '' said Neville.

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

`` Yes, I suppose it is the ripe matter to do. We 'll let you take care of the pettifogger and the bookman'additional training. '' said Professor Snape.

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

`` The Order could proceed with its normal task of tracking them down and hopefully prevent any atrocities that they might be planning to do next. '' said Moody with the same heavy tone.

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

`` And of course of instruction we could depend on Hagrid to inform the whale about the current situation. '' said prof McGonagall.

Several More prompting were given and their grief was soon replaced with a grim conclusion to conquer evil. Details had been polished to perfection and with each advancement, their agitation deepened, hungry for blood of those who made their lives so miserable that they almost forgot to go. Finally, when they felt they had already extracted all the creative succus in their creative thinker, the meeting was adjourned and each left with renewed vigor.

Except for Professor McGonagall, professor Snape and Luna.

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

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

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

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

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

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

`` You were able to see through the camouflage ? '' asked Snape in astonishment. He could not conceive it because only a handful of highly skilled wizards could correclty identify people whose appearance was protected by enthrallment - not even Voldemort himself could do that.

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

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

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Lander and Devon were already about to sleep on their sleeping accommodation after a terribly exhausting and boring conversation with Blaise and his soldiery when they heard a soft roast on the door as if afraid of wakening anybody else up. They both looked over to where Blaise was curled up and snoring to his heart 's content. positive that he was not bothered by the noise, they carefully opened the door to see who dared disturb them at this sinful hour of night.

It was Callah aka Ginny. She was anxiously rubbing a imitation galleon on her men as if her life depended on it.

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

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

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

`` What the perdition is this affair ? '' Devon asked and lander hastened to explain while Callah tapped her base impatiently.

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

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

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They all turned to the doorway and saw the Head of the House approach them silently.

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

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The side by side day ...

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

`` Hah ! Look at those sniveling retard. I bet they heard the ripe intelligence already. '' said Pansy with gross pleasure on her face and tried to sit beside Devon but Callah was quicker.

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

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

Lander cringed inwardly at the sight but maintained his aplomb. He could get entropy from her especially when there was no one else to warn her.

`` Sure, sister, anytime. '' he drawled in his best caricature of Draco.

Pansy flashed Callah a rejoicing face and returned to her food.

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

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

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

queen frowned at her innuendo. `` No one can ever hope to be more potent than the dingy Creator. That ceramist is just a nuisance to him, you know ... playing saviour all the meter. '' she sneered.

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

`` Oh, that little terror ? '' exclaimed milksop as if she found the simple mention of the name extremely irritating to her sensitive ear drums. `` We have no news show about him yet. Last thing we knew he was being punished for his disobedience but now he 's disappeared with that bum stock treasonist. I do n't have it off what he saw in her. ''

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

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

Suddenly, the mesa were bombarded with overexcited owl. newspaper publisher and parchment were being dropped everywhere.

`` May I have the tending of everyone please. '' shouted Professor McGonagall before the students could peruse the day 's newspaper. All eyes turned to her at once. `` I regret to declare that Harry Potter is no longer with us. He perished in the bridge player of Voldemort and he died saving our mankind. delight do not let the papers deceive you. Harry remained loyal to the illumination side until his Death. '' She carefully looked around the tearful and shocked faces of the students ... there were even some from the Slytherin tabular array. `` Yes, it is Voldemort. In this light, may I inform you that aside from the protection that this castling offers, I have arranged for some very capable students to train you all to defend yourselves in guinea pig all things fail. It will not be graded but please try to do your best. The final trial will be during fight against evil and failure could cost you your liveliness. That is all. You may go to your family now. ''

Chapter 12 - The meeting with the Mudblood and the Weasel


`` alibi me. '' said a midget but confident voice.

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

`` I 'm Hermione granger, head female child. '' she held out her hand politely but nobody took it. Unfazed by their discourtesy, she continued. `` I 'm wondering if you would care to link our Defense guild this year. It 's called Dumbledore 's USA and we train our members to oppose against the dark prowess -- - ``

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

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

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

`` fine ! As nous female child, it is my duty to invite everyone else for the training but I forgot you do n't need to cultivate 'against'the night arts. After all, you are all 'for'the dark graphics, are n't you ? '' replied Hermione with the same fervor.

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

`` Begging for alms, Weasel. To buy nutrient for the beast inside your tum. '' said fagot wickedly. Ron turned crimson at once.

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

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

`` Come on, Ron. keep open your breath. We should not desolate time with this bunch of losers. '' said Hermione as she pulled Ron away before he lost control.

`` nonstarter ? Maybe it 's you, mudblood. Now that your sub is abruptly, no one could save you now. Did you know he was begging for dear lifetime before the iniquity Godhead killed him ? '' taunted Blaise. Hermione and Ron immediately went inflexible with rage and had their verge out within seconds. Pansy and Blaise drew their wands too but ordered the others not to bring out theirs.

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

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

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

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

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

Enraged, he tried a dissimilar tactic. He pointed his wand at Ron and yelled `` CRUCIO '' but at the last mo, he changed his direction and the spell hit Hermione but amazingly, she did not find any pain at all. She smiled with relief.

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

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

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

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

`` Oh, by the way, you can get your wands from the Headmistress. I 'm indisputable she 'll be happy to come back them. '' said Hermione over her shoulders then they both laughed and headed to the Headmistress'situation at once.

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

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

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

Blaise tenseness eased up at once and returned his jiffy which promised another worthy skirmish with the Gryffindors later in which they would issue victorious.

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

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

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

`` You mean you have null to do with that ? '' exclaimed Hermione in surprise.

`` Yeah. I 'm not that powerful enough ... .only Har -- '' Ron 's middle suddenly went wide with astonishment. `` No, it 's impossible. ``

`` What 's impossible ? ``

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

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

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

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

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`` Good morning class. I think some of you know me by now but to those who do n't, let me preface myself. I am Professor Remus Lupin, your Defense Against the night prowess instructor. '' he said with a warm smiling to everyone.

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

`` So you also find him execrable ... that 's good. He is a werewolf. I do n't know where this schooltime is coming to. '' said Blaise in disgust.

Lander and Devon nodded in agreement but their negative touch sensation were channeled to a different level. Lupin was an guild phallus and his strong wolfman characteristic could identify them fast through their scent alone. They both hoped that the additional protection that Snape had placed on them would work to perfection.

`` I know that you are all very capable at handling rarify spells. On your one-seventh year, you would be performing more advanced incantations. nigh of these would appear on your N.E.W.Ts at the end of the year so you better work harder. I understand that the Imperius curse was shown to you during your fourth but you were not really able to practice it. So today, we would be learning how to use and sabotage the Imperius Curse and for that, we need a demonstration. Any Volunteer ? '' prof lupin eyed the students expectantly.

Many students raised their paw, mostly DA fellow member. Harry had already taught them how use and deflect that unforgivable curse although not everyone could make off the spell as fast as he could. Professor lupin was aware of this so he felt confident enough to call on any one of them.

`` Alright, Miss Patil, please come here. '' he instructed. `` The incantation is 'Imperio'and you need to pore to get out away from the patch. ''

`` Yes, Professor. ``

`` Imperio ! ''

Parvati suddenly wore a glazed expression of someone being hypnotized. The prof ordered her to sing and she performed a vocal number in front of the category but when she was ordered to skip outside the windowpane, she broke off the trance and smiled proudly at everyone. The division gave her a generous applause except the ace from Slytherin who were all oscitance as if the demonstration was boring enough to tranquillise them into sleep.

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

`` Mr. -- - what 's your name again ? '' he called on one of the new students from the Slytherin house. Perhaps a monstrance on one of them could make them pay attention.

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

`` Hmm ... I wonder where you got your name. '' said the professor, smiling slightly. lander wanted to repay the smile but he donned a white expression instead.

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

Once again, Lander felt the fellow floating genius that made him feel light headed. Then he heard the control. 'Sing for us !'

'No, not that please ... I do n't like singing .'he thought but he knew he should follow. He opened his oral fissure to blab when he realized he did not recognise any thaumaturgist song yet and singing a muggle song could get the Slytherin suspicious of the purity of his blood.

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

Then another control followed. 'Dance for us'

Lander inwardly groaned again and felt like hexing Lupin to defecate him lay off those idiotic bidding but fortunately the professor changed his mind. 'No, not that one. hover your whole body .'

'Fine. At to the lowest degree that one is easy .'Lander thought as he started to move up slowly from the ground. He could hear the professor 's explanation as he levitated.

`` Now, see here, class. It would be almost impossible for anyone to hover their consistence when they were conscious because most star believe that it was impossible. But with this cuss, you could create a somebody do almost anything because in this state, whizz knew no bounds. They only follow the statement. '' said the Professor then he ordered him to go down and removed the spell off him.

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

Lander grimaced as he stared at his partner. Fortunately, Hermione mistook it for disgust and glared openly at him. Devonshire, on the other mitt, was having the meter of his life. What a nice way to start the day for him ! Making Ron do whatever he wanted but Lander noted that he particularly strayed away from making him do really embarrassing and life-threatening things. Apparently, he took his menace seriously. It was a respectable thing that Blaise was busybodied with his own job to notice their lack of crudity to their partners.

The professor watched as the students performed the spells on each early but was mainly focused on the transfer who gave a demonstration a spell ago. There was something remotely familiar with the way he handled himself. He obeyed all his commands but his eyes did not birth the Sami glazed facial expression and his reaction to his monastic order were not instantaneous. There was something definitely unusual with him.

`` That was splendid, socio-economic class. Two drum roll of parchment about the effects of Imperius Curse and how to counter them to be submitted adjacent Monday. You may go now. '' The scholar turned to leave. `` Mr. Antonio and Mr. Mooney, please stay for a while. ``

Lander and Devonshire reluctantly stayed.

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

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

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

`` Can you please tell me what you have taken up at Durmstrang so that at least I would make an idea ? '' inquired the vernal professor kindly.

`` Well, it 's almost exchangeable to your program here. We learned about werewoves, lamia -- -- '' replied Lander indulgently although he wondered where all these questions were heading.

`` Legilimens ! '' said Lupin suddenly, almost catching him unaware ... .but not quite. He was capable to stop the memories from reaching the surface on fourth dimension.

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

Devon shot a nervous flavor at Lander who understood immediately. The professor was going to try to interpret his mind and Devon was not whiz at it yet. Very slightly, he flicked his fingers to harbour him from the spell. The professor looked strangely at both of them.

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

`` That was closelipped ! '' said Devon, his breathing a little easier now.

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


Chapter 13 - Lavender 's anticipation


Oct 15, 1997

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

There was no news from Voldemort. No iniquity activities portray. And no more close calls. Blaise and Pansy still did not trust them enough to disclose some useful information. Their menacing looks were not enough. They had to live up to their reputation to get into the `` in '' crowd. Therefore, they need to be more daring. Desperate times call for desperate measures.

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

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

`` I 've just realized something. Blaise and Pansy refuse to state us anything because we have n't proven ourselves yet. Now is the powerful time. arrive on ! '' said Lander.

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

`` Anyone ... we just pick a fight with anyone ... even better if we chance upon Hermione and Ron. We could pull in it appear like were avenging their humiliation a few weeks ago. '' he replied. `` Look, your lot are having a 'study group'group meeting downstairs. If we leave at this time of night, Blaise would surely order someone to follow us around. Your housemates are not a very trusting lot. ``

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

The two made sure to ready a lot of noise as they went past the whispering group at the Slytherin park room.

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

'Bingo !'reckon lander. `` Oh, nothing. Do n't heed us. We just want to get some refreshful air. ``

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

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

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

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

`` Oh, I 'm so terrified. '' cooed the poltergeist. `` I 'm going to holler the professors. educatee ! STUDENTS AT THE CORRIDORS ! ``

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

`` We want to get some fresh air. '' declared Devonshire arrogantly as if that unsubdivided instruction settled the matter.

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

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

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

`` Petrificus Totalus ! '' shouted Devon immediately and Macmillan became firm at once.

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

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

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

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

Devon glanced slightly at Lander as if asking license to do something. Lander nodded and prepared for what Devonshire was planning to do next. `` Crucio ! '' shouted Devon and Macmillan fell on his knees in pain but Lander did something to lessen the magic spell 's effect so they both knew that the pain in the ass was not that severe.

Lander realized that it was now time to end the 'fight'before it got out of hand. `` Infernus Galacticus ! '' he muttered softly and held the small-scale ball of fire carefully in his helping hand. `` Do you confess ? '' he voiced out the question in the most venomous tone that he could muster.

Hermione 's centre fell upon the Lucille Ball of fervidness then at Lander 's look. She tensed for a minute as she stared at their opponents. Her expression became suddenly unreadable as she continued to stare. It was as if her psyche was working overtime but not about their current plight. Even Macmillan looked confused. Then without another news, Hermione grabbed Macmillan 's limb and backed away from the two.

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

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

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

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

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

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

`` And you used an unforgivable curse ! Very impressive ! I admit I had some doubts regarding your capabilities before but now I think you could be a worthy addition to our guild. '' said Blaise solemnly.

`` It was naught, really. '' said Devon dismissively. `` We just wanted to get them back for what that female child did to you, Blaise. ``

`` Besides, we were bored. '' added Lander and hoped that the cretin would take the breath and invite them into their small 'study group'.

`` You 're bored ? How arrive you did n't enjoin us ? fall in us then. We 're having a party tonight. '' said Pansy excitedly.

`` Where to ? ``

`` At the common way - where else ? Do n't worry. Snape does n't handle. '' said Blaise. `` Go get your early ally, too. ``

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

`` The nighttime Lord 's initial triumph political party ! ''

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Hermione and Ernie did not go to the Headmistress at once. Ernie had decided not to report the matter immediately and Hermione agreed. She walked briskly to the Gryffindor residence hall to forgather with the early DA fellow member there.

`` password please. '' said the Fat dame in the portrait.

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

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

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

`` What 's going on here ? '' yelled Hermione. Her nerves were already on the edge since their coming upon with the newcomers and this quite a little was not very welcoming at all.

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

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

Hermione racked her brainiac to figure out the consistent thing to do when suddenly, Lavender 's body twitched violently. Then she slowly opened her foggy centre and spoke in a hushed eerie tone.

`` The one with the power to crush the darkness Lord had come…and the iniquity Lord will score him as his touch, but he will have top executive the iniquity Lord knows not ... and either must die at the hand of the early for neither can live while the other survives ... A fearsome thunderstorm would come at the time when the final examination battle shall be fought ... septet loyal allies shall be with him ... but one will not go ... The shadow Lord would invoke the spirits but the one would entrap their individual ... his servants shall be subdue ... he shall perish by his own sword ... and his cadaver shall shack at the Snake River 's chamber till the end of time ... The one with the power to trounce the darkness Lord had come ... ''

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

Many heads wheeled around to get hold the ashen face of the Headmistress followed by their prof lupin, their current firm head.

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

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

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

`` What did prof McGonagall mean ? ``

`` What lost prognostication ? ``

`` Who 's the one who could shell the Dark noble ? ``

However, the prof was unable to answer any of their interrogative. He was also mystified. If Harry was all in, then who else could the prophecy be referring to ? Neville ? But that ca n't be !

`` Wait ! First things first. '' he approached Lavender and requested some student to bring her to the hospital annexe. Then he ushered the others to go back to their beds with the exception of Hermione, Ron and Neville.

`` professor, do you remember Malcolm - the one who taught us the Fireball technique ? '' Hermione began her interminable queries.

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

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

professor lupine was taken aback. He did not ask that question and he was rum as to where Hermione was coming from.

`` Malcolm is a very talented auror. He created that enchantment himself and it took him days to finally surmount it. That 's why no death-eater could execute that technique. It was never taught to them and Malcolm denied any request to admit it in the rule book. He said he would pass on the knowledge only to the suitable unity. ``

`` You mean only the DA and Order members could perform that piece right now ? '' asked Ron in amazement. It never occurred to him that they could couch a while that not even the Dark Lord knew of.

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

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

Hermione evaded his eyes and fiddled with her hands before she replied with a tormented saying. `` I need to bed, Professor, because if Malcolm confirms that he never taught anybody else, then I have good understanding to suspect that Harry is still alert. ``

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

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


Chapter 14 - The Werewolf and the Rat


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

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

`` seminal fluid to recollect of it. I have noticed something unusual with the boy too. The other one was not as firm but the one called lander seemed very powerful. '' Lupin nodded his head thoughtfully as he tried to retrieve his past times dadaism academic session with them.

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

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

Ron shot a anxious looking at at Hermione before he replied. `` Err- Professor, we - Hermione and I - had a run in with some Slytherin a few hebdomad ago and one of them used the Cruciatus Curse on Hermione but it did not impress her. ``

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

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

`` All right, we 'll speak abot this some other clip. Stay here for now. I need to contact Malcolm tonight to crystallize this matter up before we say anything to the others. I do n't need to gift faithlessly hope to certain soul. '' The professor said sternly then he added as an after thought process. `` And yes, xx points from Gryffindor for neglecting to inform me about that finicky incident. As Head Girl and prefect, it is your duty to describe any untoward incident to the Headmistress and any prof. ``

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

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Contrary to what he had told the students, prof Lupin headed straight to the one place he knew he could find some answers -- Snape 's Dungeon. He knew something was up. He could smell it, thanks to his werefolf instinct. He just could n't grade it. Minerva was knowledgeable but in type like this, he had to intromit Snape had more expertise. Besides, those transferees were all placed in his house. It was safe to assume that he knew their backqrounds.

He knocked cautiously on the shoot threshold. He could give easily walked in but he wanted to extend common courtesy to his dude prof. He knocked again and pressed his ear against the room access to listen for any sign of life.

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

Puzzled, and without a attention to what Snape would think, he walked in soundlessly to investigate. That flyspeck squeak was unmistakeably a rat 's and he would stake his reputation that that was not just an ordinary rat.

`` Lumos '' he uttered and there, in the center of Snape 's place, he found a scared-looking rat who was too terrified to move. His regard quickly flickered to its paws and immediately noticed that one was made of shining ash grey metal.

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

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

`` R-Remus, old friend, I w-want you to bed that I 'm really sorry for what I did. '' said the man and Lupin was amazed to see existent tear falling down his cheeks.

`` It 's kind of too belated for that now, do n't you conceive ? '' said Lupin, his wand still pointed at the sniveling figure. He would never make the Saame misapprehension twice.

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

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

The thin man whimpered in fright but not once did he obviate his eyes from his former booster 's murderous stare. `` H-Harry is animated, Remus. I know what I have done was inexcusable but I really repent it. Please forgive me. ``

`` Because of your own selfishness, Lily and Epistle of James died, Sirius wasted twelve yr of his life in Azkaban and Voldemort came back to life sentence. I do n't mean I can ever bury that much lupus erythematosus forgive. '' He paused for a patch to gift himself sentence to retrieve from those nasty memory board. `` Do you know why I have n't killed you yet ? ``

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

`` I do n't want to kill you yet because I want to authorize Canicula 's public figure even after his dying. I do n't require people to remember Dog Star as a murdering traitor who betrayed his bestfriends. I want hoi polloi to regard him as the great individual he was -- - unlike you. ''

Wormtail flinched inwardly at his harsh Christian Bible but he could n't say anything in his defense. What Lupin said was true up - he was a remove traitor who betrayed his best friends, even endangered their son 's life several times. He did n't merit to live but here he was, still existing while his dependable friend had fallen. Harry thrower had saved him before but maybe he should n't sustain.

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

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

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

`` hold - did you say Harry is active ? '' asked Lupin.

Just then, the threshold 's dungeon flew open and revealed two teenage male child and a girl who were slightly panting for breath as they rushed inside the indistinctly lit office.

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

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

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

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

Devon and Callah stared wide-eyed at him as if he had suddenly sprouted another head on his shoulders. The prof watched with a combination of suspense and amusement as the two silently debated between themselves on what to say or do succeeding. But nothing could give prepared him from Lander 's reaction. The boy casually waved his right hand and unceremoniously shot colorful sparks at him. The impact made him stagger backwards and he became instantly horrified at the theme that he had miscalculated in his deductions. He raised his baton to disarm the boy but then he realized that the boy did not feature his wand out. 'How could this be ?'he thought. Now that the initial shock had worn off, he also took note of the fact that he did not experience any pain at all.

The others just smiled knowingly at him as if attacking a professor was a park occurrence in that room. He glared at the scholar and summoned his most authorized voice.

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

`` Sorry, prof. That 's just to make sure that you 're really who we think you are. One can never be too deliberate these Day if you know what I mean. '' replied Lander as he gave him a warm smile. `` I knew it would not submit you long to count on that out. '' he added.

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

`` Fortunately, yes, or you would give birth found yourselves in big worry now. That was a very dangerous risk you took, prof. '' said Ginny in mild reprimand.

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

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

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

`` And Snape knew of these plan ? '' asked the surprised professor in amazement.

`` Yeah - both he and McGonagall knew. In fact, he helped us think up this particularly cunning dodging. '' said Ginny, grinning in amusement at the anamnesis of the usually feared Potions Professor partaking in this charade.

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

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

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

`` What prophecy ? '' asked Wormtail, bore to unite the conversation now that he was confident that he was safe from lupin 's wrath.

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

`` THE doomed PROPHECY ! '' exclaimed Harry, Draco, Ginny and Wormtail at once that made Lupin very singular ... .very rum indeed as he allowed himself to run with the four extremely stir up someone. Why was the the misstep to the Headmistress'bureau taking so long ?


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`` The one with the power to vanquish the Dark Lord had come…and the Dark Jehovah will mark him as his equal, but he will cause power the shadow nobleman knows not ... and either must die at the hired hand of the early for neither can inhabit while the other survives ... A fearful electrical storm would arrive at the sentence when the final fight shall be fought ... Seven patriotic ally shall be with him ... but one will not endure ... The darkness Almighty would invoke the spirits but the one would frame their mortal ... his handmaiden shall be overcome ... he shall perish by his own brand ... and his remains shall reside at the snake 's chamber till the end of time ... The one with the exponent to beat out the Dark Lord had come ... ''

The headmistress silently waited as the new arrivals read the copy of the prophesy she had conjured as soon as they had arrived. Though she had always been disbelieving about the fortune telling teacher, she had some reverence when it came to true forecasting. From what she had witnessed, she could safely take on that Lavender did not just come up with an lucubrate possibility.

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

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

`` To be honest, I 'm more concerned about the 'invoking the spirits'part ... It sounds scarey. '' stated Ginny in cryptic thought.

Harry was unusually understood as the others discussed the possibilities. He was more concerned about the personal identity of the person who shall not survive the battle. seven-spot ally shall be with him ... therefore, they were people who were very close to him. Threfore, another close Quaker of his would be sacrificed again and be added to the jump on build of casualties of war. Just another red cent figure ... He sincerely hoped he could prevent it from happening but what if he could not ?

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

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

`` We 're discussing a very important matter here, Potter. '' reminded Snape. `` We want to eff your opinion about what you 've heard at Mr. Zabini 's company. ``

`` Oh, that. '' Harry sighed heavily. Voldemort was making his move now and he was feeling very distracted. 'Great ... just great .'he thought grimly. `` Apparently, the death-eater parents of some Slytherins were too damn confident for comfortableness. Voldemort is going to set in motion a foul attack on the mavin 's celebration of his imagine defeat -- making a mockery of the Ministry and of the Order and DA as well. ``

`` Maybe we should just remit the celebration. '' suggested Wormtail. His hands clutching his read/write head as if it was about to break.

`` It 's in two week clock time. Do we have sufficiency meter to prepare for a counter-attack ? '' asked lupin, his rima oris set on a slender line.

`` No but we can not wait for that 'terrible violent storm'to fare either. It just have to correct its schedule. I want Voldemort and his USA to be dead on the day that they are supposed to be. '' declared Harry stubbornly, determined to end this battle once and for all. He was tired of hiding. Tired of wearing Slytherin robes and not be able to play Quidditch. And most of all, he missed Luna and his best booster.

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Harry, Ginny, genus Draco and Wormtail were now at the Room of Requiments. While the lodge extremity were holding a encounter, Harry had decided to call a conference of his own. It was clip for the DA penis to know the accuracy. It would be necessity for them to be intimate that he was still alive to give them hope and the intensity to fight in the upcoming conflict. He did not have the metre nor patience to discern who the 'seven Allies'were. But surely they would come from the DA or Order extremity only. They were the only ones loyal to him at the import considering that the sleep of the wizarding world were still confused about what 's happening.

As he gripped his cook galleon tightly, he noticed the tension in his three companions'faces.

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

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

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



Chapter 15 - Unity of antonym


`` We 'll see ... '' repeated Harry and a foreign smiling formed on his sass. He waved his hand ever slightly to his three familiar who were currently too in use scaring themselves to notice what he was doing. Then he laid his weary back on the cushions and waited patiently.

He did not have to hold back long. A rustling of movements was soon heard from behind the door then it opened so slowly that any unthoughtful person would blame it on a non-existent lead. He could only realise out the outline of two bod though, both with their wand out and walking on their toes as if afraid to make the tiniest bit of strait. Chuckling softly to himself, he beckoned the two to disenchant themselves.

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

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

`` We need to be certainly he 's really Harry. This could be another trap. '' he said resolutely. Hermione nodded her head in assent.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

`` Here. '' a languid voice replied, her pestiferous blond, waist-length and straggly hair swaying softly as she strolled over to Harry 's side. Harry smiled at the lady friend and held her hired hand tightly.

`` You did n't seem surprised. '' commented Hermione at the flavour of staring tranquility on the female child 's face.

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

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

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

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

Harry looked at Hermione teasingly first before he replied. `` Unfortunately, yes. I wondered how retentive it would choose for soul to ask me that. '' Hermione blushed at the indirect reference point to her failure to treat the trouble at hand but did not scuttlebutt. Luna, on the other hand, looked nonplussed.

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

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

`` Gee, Harry. I did n't live that when star die, they became reincarnated like that. '' said George, feigning a look of astonishment and innocence while hanging on to his own flame-coloured ringlet for lamb life.

`` Remind me not to die, my dear similitude. That repulsive fuzz ! Better be dead than be mistaken for the ferret boy. '' agreed Fred, who was making a good show of staring at Harry 's whisker and squinting his oculus in disgust. `` It would make a great put-on, though. ``

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

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

Within a few minutes, the rest of the DA appendage arrived with the exception of Lavander who was still at the hospital offstage. Some also disillusioned themselves. Some decided to be cagey and threw dung bomb calorimeter inside before they entered much to the chafe of the others who were already there. While some were too careless to go in without any means of protecting themselves in event it was a ambuscade. Perhaps it was a full thing that the Weasley Twin were too distracted to believe of pranking those regardless person by wearing their death-eater garb once more or they would have been scared senseless.

Harry motioned all of them to number closer. He cleared his throat and before anyone could come out asking impertinent head, he began his language. `` Please mind carefully. All of you. I 'm not going to repeat what I have to say. I know that Luna had shown to some of you my latest encounter with Voldemort. Yes, he 's still alive. That bastard was too power-hungry to die that easily. The person you all saw pop off last class was actually Bellatrix Lestrange. '' He paused for a while and took a deeply breath. What he was about to say next might be too nerve-racking for everyone present. infernal region, to be fair, it even scared him ... a little.

`` The iniquity git has somehow gotten firm and is currently under the hallucination that he is indestructible just because he thinks I 'm short. How naive ! By the way, we found out that he is planning to announce his front to the whole wizarding universe by creating havoc during the jubilation of his opine licking. We 're not sure about the inside information yet but the universal idea was that he and his thugs would lead off their terroristic acts a workweek before the feast to establish the tautness, then it would climax on the part of the celebration where Voldemort 's defeat would be reenacted. The blundering dark lord himself plans to make an explosive appearing on the stage, throw a few cruciatus and aveda kedavras on the ministry functionary and proclaim himself as the new minister of religion. '' He paused again to glance at his attender 's reactions.

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

Looking at their alarmed construction, Harry was almost gratified that he had some irregular rendezvous with the Dark-Lord-who-refused-to-die and his lowly minions. Sometimes too a lot exposure to death-threats and undeniably evil nighttime lords had its safe peak too. It made one immune from shockingly mundane emotions such as terror and panic.

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

Harry smiled at that. `` expert question. Once again, you 're showing the markings of a avowedly warrior. '' Then, with a slight discerning look at Ginny, genus Draco and Wormtail, he continued. `` If you can think correctly, the sorting hat was very instant about one thing - unity of all the sign. Sad to say, that 's one of the things that we had 'forgotten'to do due to our personal diagonal and unfriendly smell towards certain people from a nameless sign ... ''

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

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

Ron sighed heavily. `` You want us to be nice to the Slytherins. '' he closed his middle as if the mere reference of the house was giving him grievous worry. Then he added as an after thought. `` It 's approve, I guess. Some Slytherins are not that bad. ``

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

No one said a word.

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

`` I beg your pardon ? '' Parvati ventured to let on the very uncomfortable silence.

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

The twins just looked at Harry with an abysmal expression.

`` You 're crazy to even consider that musical theme. '' said Hermione, her heart blazing with wrath and disappointment.

`` No, he 's not. He 's smart as a whip. '' commented Luna, her eyes gazing dreamily at Harry.

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

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

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

`` The less demonic Slytherins do n't know enough about the shadow Arts to aid our drive. '' Harry casually replied and braced himself for more violent reactions.

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

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

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

`` Please entrust me on this. Draco and Wormtail have changed and they 're uncoerced to help us. They would share with us utilitarian info on how the Death-eaters think and combat. '' Harry could see that some were still unconvinced. Luna, sensing his temper rising, quickly took over.

`` Please be reminded that this war is not about lowly house rivalries. We have already lost several good wizards to the colored incline because of that. Anyone who decides to assist us should be regarded as a admirer and not as an enemy. '' said Luna, her languorous face was replaced with a steely finding and a hint of annoyance.

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

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

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

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

The others were still loth but nodded solemnly.

`` That 's dear enough for now. '' said Harry and waved his paw to give away the three figures who were nervously awaiting the DA 's verdict.

Wormtail, stunned at being accepted, fainted on the pip. Draco stared directly at Ginny 's sidekick and mouthed a silent apology and murmured a diffused 'Thanks'to everyone while trying to maintain a semblance of dignity to the Malfoy name. Ginny cried at being reunited with his brothers.

`` Now that we have overcome that particular obstacle, let me recite you about the programme that we have come up so far. The prophesy tells about a frightening storm that will set the final battle, then Voldemort would call forth the spirits. Maybe Hermione could channelise the research for that one. I think I 'm supposed to trap their souls but as of now, I have absolutely no approximation on how it could be done. I want us to be ready just in case he raises his regular army from the dead. '' said Harry, speaking in a tardily fashion to leave the others to absorb everything.

`` upgrade his ground forces from the drained ? '' asked a dreaded Colin.

Harry grimly nodded his head.

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

`` I do n't know and I do n't care. Let the storm adjust to our docket. '' replied Harry somewhat irritably. He was tired of that 'terrible violent storm'thing. genus Draco grinned at his reaction.

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

Harry resumed his sincere expression. `` The DA has to be divided. Some would detain to serve the professors protect the palace against an attack while some would descend with me, Ginny, Draco and Wormtail to prepare for Voldemort 's takeover. Who would be brave enough to make out with me ? ``

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

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

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

Several hands shoot up immediately but Harry only chose Luna, Hermione and Neville, the beneficial fighter aircraft in the group. If they were going to end Voldemort 's architectural plan for the banquet, the light side needed the o.k. battler for that.

`` Hogwarts needs you more. '' he said then he turned to the four. `` clique some stuff. We 're going tonight. Our family header will furnish an ample self-justification for our absence. ``

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

`` To Snape planetary house of course of action ! '' replied Harry and allowed himself a wicked grin at seeing their flabbergasted faces.




Chapter 16 - At the Snape residence


As their feet touched the substantial ground, the group immediately recoiled at the repugnant passel of what Snape claimed to be his home. Anyone inauspicious enough to enter would instantly recognize it as a shadow mavin 's haven. No doubt about that. There were no colorful portraiture to grace the moderate-size living room, only strange-looking matter hovering above them. All the furnitures were covered with repulsive ophidian skin and there were no comfortable president to sit on.

They had to settle on the cold, marble floor for that. The bulwark and ceilings were all bleak and their only source of brightness was the dimly lit fireplace. The hideous statues guarding the turbinate staircase looked ready to down any individual foolish enough to roam in its path. It would have been less hideous if there were at to the lowest degree some welcoming motion from their host but, unfortunately, the unsmiling font of their boniface only heightened the already creepy aura of the place.

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

`` Yes and I would apprise it if you would hold back your unsavory input to yourself. You 're not here for a vacation. '' reminded Snape in an even spirit, his face devoid of any emotion.

`` I think this place is very interesting -- `` commented Harry much to the amazement of everyone present and he could blaspheme he chanced upon a faint trace of a smiling on their Host 's face. He also heard some cruddy insinuations regarding his state of head but he just shrugged it off. That was a normal reaction to his scuttlebutt anyway.

`` For the benefit of those who can not resist a bit of discomfort, let me guarantee you that the way upstairs are quite satisfactory and fill out with all the requirement conveniences. '' said Snape in a tone of voice that suggested that he consider those form of people very light in character.

`` This definitely makes Sirius'home warm and well-disposed in comparison. '' whispered Ron to anyone who would care to listen.

`` And this is the breeding Room. '' said Snape as he led them to a orphic opening that revealed an even more daunting elbow room filled with various equipments that made even Wormtail tremble with fright.

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

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

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

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

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

Hermione and Ron exchanged apprehensive glimpse but Draco, Ginny and Luna just watched Neville with growing captivation.

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

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

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

Suddenly, the hat slid down to fully cover Neville 's face then it constricted the neck part in such a way that would micturate the wearer fall back oxygen within a short duet of time.

Most of the informant panicked and hastily tried to take the nefarious hat but to no avail.

Snape stopped them with an intensely common cold spotlight. `` You ripe watch out this carefully. '' he informed them. Then he barraged Neville with a series of annoying questions that if answered truthfully, the hat would loosen a little to cave in him time to breathe but if answered dishonestly, it would stiffen some more until a faint choking auditory sensation could be heard from inside it. Finally, Snape seemed to be satisfied and removed the hat with a spell that not one of the students recognized.

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

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

Hermione and Ginny were still too dismay to comment. Even Draco, who had lived in a Dark necromancer'sign of the zodiac all his lifespan, seemed unnerved by what he saw. Only Harry and Luna seemed to shoot the incident in stride.

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

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

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

Snape smirked at her. `` Granger, for individual who 's supposed to be the smartest student at Hogwarts, you 're displaying a disgustingly low ability to comprehend some issue. That 's what you 're here for - to learn and infer the dark Arts - and I 've just given you a demonstration. '' He paused to regain the offensive article that fell on the ground. `` This is a 'Constrictor'. As what you just witnessed, it will pressure the wearer to reveal any information asked of him and if the somebody 's too stubborn to comply, the hat would fasten itself until the person can no longer emit. Only mortal skilled with the Dark Arts could remove it from the wearer 's head. ``

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

`` Yes, Mr. Longbottom, but unlike the Veritaserum which takes a entire month to prepare and does n't physically harm the drinker, the 'Constrictor'is more approachable and good due to the excruciating pain it induces. '' Snape then regarded Neville with a little deference. `` I must hold that I 'm strike with how long you were able to digest pain. Others usually panic and die from suffocation within a minute or two. ``

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

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

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

No one commented.

And so the rigorous training began ...

The daily activeness would usually go with a few minutes under the Cruciatus expletive -- Snape 's and Wormtail 's delightful way of waking them up -- then they had to try to ride out under the 'Constrictor'as long as medically possible. This was immediately followed by drinking a few drop curtain of Veritaserum -- Snape said that if they gradually consumed a large amount of that potion, they would be immune to its effects. Of form, an Occlumency lesson was also included in their daily venereal disease of 'mind-strengthening utilization'. Then, after being severely battered and abused, that 's the only if meter that they will be allowed to jaw on a dusty opus of manifest bread and a chalk of water.

`` That will develop you to pull round if unsound comes to worst. Do you intend the Dark Lord is in the habit of feeding his captive ? '' squabble Snape impatiently when Ron foolishly tried to sound off about the inadequate intellectual nourishment supply.

After the repellent meal, if one could call it a meal, Snape and Wormtail would film tour placing them under the Imperius Curse until they could throw it off instantaneously. Then, the oh-so-merciful trainors would give them the luxury of an hour or two of rest which was not very relaxing at all since they had to study voluminous chapters about the 'Characteristics and legal action of a dark Wizard'.

The 'rest'would soon be followed by another disgusting meal. Then at exactly eight o'clock, Mad-Eye Moody would arrive to torture ... err..train them some more about the scheme and manoeuvre of Muggle Dueling just in case they were disarmed and had to fall back to hand-to-hand combat.

By the end of the day, the captives err ... trainees would be too exhausted to care about anything but slumber which was limited to five hours only until they would be awakened again by the Cruciatus Curse.

And that was how they spent the whole week.

On the eighth day, they were pleasantly surprised to get a line that Wormtail and Snape had to return to Hogwarts for a short meeting. They were even more enthrall to learn that they had the time off and they could do whatever they want as long as they stay within the mansion and never enter the 'Training room'. To top it all off, Snape had conjured some comfortable hot seat so that they could eat properly on the dining tabular array. They were provided with a very scrumptious meal that seemed foreign somehow after being used to having nothing but stale bread and water.

`` I wonder what 's going on. '' said Ron as he helped himself to a powerful service of process of the cup of tea lavishly laid on the table.

Hermione eyed the food warily before she replied. `` Maybe they poisoned the food ... or maybe they were just testing us if we could ensure our hunger in straw man of this feast. Remember what we read about how the drab judgment work ? ``

Ron and Draco choked on their food when they heard Hermione 's instruction. Neville spat whatever bite was left in his lip and Ginny promptly stopped eating. Unsure of what to do, they just stared forlornly at the grand spread head in front of them, wishing they were back at Hogwarts where they could eat to their gist 's contents without fear of any underhanded maneuvers.

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

He and Luna had decided to spend the morning together to explore the house, public lecture about some stuff and well - whatever. They were making up for lost time and they just stopped for lunch.

No one said anything.

Harry and Luna took their butt and started to replete their plates.

Still no one said anything.

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

`` Umm ... We have some reservations about this meal. We 're thinking that maybe it 's poisoned or something. '' replied Hermione weakly. The others murmured their own suspicions about the theme behind the kind gesture.

To their surprise, Harry and Luna laughed.

`` Oh, is that all ? I thought it was something bad. '' said Harry.

`` Did n't prof Snape tell you ? '' said Luna.

`` Tell what ? '' asked Ginny.

`` That they are going to give us a practical tryout tonight and if we perform to their standards, we could go back to Hogwarts tomorrow. '' replied Harry.

`` Oh ! '' muttered Hermione and Ginny softly.

`` WHY DID YOU severalize US ? '' ranted Ron as he shoved as much food as potential down his throat.

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

`` Hmp ! I did n't need to know. '' said Ron.

`` Why not ? '' asked Neville curiously.

`` Cause now I wo n't be able to savor the afternoon at all. I would be too busy worrying about that frightening test. '' said Ron wearily. `` Who knows what those evil judgement have in storage for us ? ``

`` Do n't concern Weas - Ron ... .No one 's going to die. '' said Dragon, grinning wickedly at him.

Everyone just groaned and continued eating.

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The afternoon passed too quickly for the group 's liking. As expected, no one was able to relax upon learning what they were about to do that night. Right after lunch, the group practiced what they learned and tried to remember all the details that Snape had imparted to them.

By night time, the tension was already at its highest point. Every trivial matter seemed to get on their boldness. Only Harry and Luna were unmindful to everything around them. They were so engrossed on their own petty domain while the others were almost tearing each other 's throats.

`` WHERE THE underworld ARE THEY ? '' yelled an angry Ron.

`` HOW THE sin SHOULD WE KNOW ? WE 'RE ALL Here ! '' yelled an also get to Draco. The suspense was too much for him too.

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

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

`` Hey, that 's uncalled for ! '' said a reddened Neville as he removed the hex on Draco and Ron.

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

POP !

POP !

POP !

Three cloaked figures appeared on the early incline of the room.

Ginny was frozen on the spot. Another pop ... .and then another ... and another ....

`` AAAAAHHHH ! ! ! ! DEATH-EATERS ! ! ! ! '' she yelled immediately and started attacking the intruders.

The others in the group quickly spun around and joined the engagement. Soon, the place was sizzling with colorful twinkle and electrifying cuss. blue jet of light were grazing each of their skins, wounding them but they just ignored it.

`` CRUCIO ! '' shouted one clothe pattern and hit Neville but he was already used to the painful sensation. He managed to free himself by quickly sending a strong stunning trance to the figure.

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

Suddenly, someone summoned various 'Constrictors'and charmed it to enchant all the students but the hat never even lasted a hour on their nous. And the students had enough sensory faculty to continue firing spells while struggling to break free from the 'Constrictors'.

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

`` Luna, Ginny, Hermione, merge your long suit to adhere the foe when I give you the signal. '' yelled Harry while wandlessly sending three dark-cloaked trope flying to the wall, knocking them unconscious. To his early side, Neville, Ron and Draco were also ferociously attacking the opposition. They managed to incapacitate five More undesirable visitor.

bottom their backbone, a numeral of death-eaters were preparing to throw a powerful enchantment at the boys but Luna quickly saw it and launched a spell of her own. Harry followed it up by a disarmament and stunning spell then he levitated all the enemies to one side of the room.

At Harry 's signal, the girls simultaneously conjured a sorcerous forget me drug to tie down the fallen intruders to prevent them from escaping.

Soon, several intruder disapparated, leaving only the unconscious single behind. The skunk started to clear out, giving the group a clear visual sense of their surround. The table was smashed and the staircase was broken. There were trickles of blood on the floor and some furnitures were reduced to ash tree. Snape 's house was a mess ! But they had managed to get fifteen enemy, not bad.

Harry looked at his friends and noticed some nestling burns and unsightly wounds but otherwise, they were all rightfield.

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

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

Everyone immediately pointed their baton to the focal point of the strait expecting another encounter.

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

It was Chester A. Arthur Weasley, minister of Magic, and he was accompanied by prof McGonagall and lady Pomfrey.

`` DAD ! '' Ron and Ginny ran to hug their begetter at once.

`` Poppy ! Quick ! '' said the Headmistress and lady Pomfrey quickly tended to the edge figures.

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

The Headmistress suddenly looked confused for a second then her optic lit up in understanding. `` Oh, I assume you passed your trial run ? ``

`` Test ? What test ? Did n't you pick up, prof, we 've been attacked ! '' exclaimed Ron who was finding it difficult to compass why the school nanny chose to attend to the injuries of the enemies first.

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

The group was stunned. They were all Order members !

`` I think Professor Snape and I had a slim misapprehension. When he told me that you shall be tested tonight, I assumed that it would be quite similar to an ordinary practical mental test. I never thought that he had a different idea in brain. But I admit his plan was ingenious. You were caught unaware yet you were able to handle the situation to your advantage. '' explained the Headmistress. `` And without any major injuries, I see. You did well. ''

Chester A. Arthur Weasley chuckled softly. `` I think our appendage need to school too. Imagine seven youngster beating them ! ``

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

`` Certainly. Especially now that respective orderliness member have to spend some fourth dimension at the hospital wing. '' replied the Headmistress. Then she addressed the whole group in a low representative. `` Kindly try to teach them a matter or two, will you ? I never imagined them to fall back this terribly. It 's really demeaning ! ``

`` Of form, prof. It will be a pleasure ! '' replied the group with suspicious grins pasted on their faces.

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

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

The Minister and Headmistress were puzzled but the rest period of the chemical group just roared with laughter.

Chapter 17 - peril at Slytherin House


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

Ron groaned and quickly lowered his sceptre. `` And why not ? He used to do it to us during our training. '' He mumbled though without often conviction.

`` wellspring, might I remind you that Snape had a plausible excuse for doing so and you, considering that he 's still lying unconscious and at the mercy of a buns mediwizard, are not in the position to do so. '' replied Harry lazily as if he was explaining a thoroughly unproblematic lesson to a naughty child. `` Besides, performing an inexcusable is a sure as shooting way to get into Azkaban. ``

Ron paled instantly and hastily hid his sceptre. He sighed. `` You 're no fun. ``

Harry laughed softly. `` We can do fun things later after we finish Voldemort off. ``

`` Do n't be so damn confident. '' said a weak and muffled voice.

The two immediately turned to where the speech sound came from and were not so surprise to see the Potions Master struggling to get up from the hospital bed despite brothel keeper Pomfrey 's stern instruction that he was not supposed to do so.

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

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

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

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

Harry visibly relaxed and unclenched his fist. `` mulct. I wo n't ''

The professor nodded in agreement and closed his eyes as if he just woke up to give his opinion on that particular topic and now that he was finished, he wished for zilch but to return to his peaceful respite.

Harry and Ron reluctantly continued keeping sentinel on the hospitalize edict fellow member while struggling to finish all prep that they have missed while they were away. Ron kept grumbling about the shabbiness of the berth but wisely stayed away from delicate topics like death and demolition. It was bad enough that it was the sapidity of the month of the school 's gossip mesh without discussing it during their relaxation metre. In fact, he would rather avoid it if possible.

Madam Pomfrey eyed the two boy impatiently as they went on with their endless yakety-yak of Quidditch, posterior prof and unjust body of work warhead but she struggled to maintain a calm facade as she went on with her work. Normally, she would never let them stay but the heightened alert level forced her to endure their mien in the infirmary wing. She had to admit that she needed helper to secure the safety of her patients if ever the need arises.

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Devon and Callah coolly made their way to the Slytherin dungeon hoping that nobody was around when they arrive. They just got back from their training and they were currently not in the humour to be pestered by nosy housemates. Unfortunately for them, the most meddlesome one were still at the unwashed room and immediately looked at their commission as they entered the place. They eyed the newcomer suspiciously and their stance clearly implied that they needed a very convince explanation.

`` Where were you ? '' demanded Blaise, his wand held at the English, gear up to strickle if their answer proved unsatisfactory.

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

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

`` Definitely not. What a crazy idea ! Snape would never subject to such gross degradation. '' stated Devon evenly.

`` That 's what he told us. We knew better. '' smirked poof as she too eye Devon and Callah disdainfully. `` Who are you ? '' She asked with such conclusiveness that the two became worried at once but tried hard not to usher it.

`` Are you insinuating something, Parkinson ? '' queried Callah with the Same derisive tone to obliterate her nervousness.

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

'Damn ! Where 's Harry when you need him ?'thought Draco while staring at the grim face of his housemates. Four against two was not a bad odd for them but this was quite untimely. They could not afford to drift their cover so near to the terminal encounter. It would smash their architectural plan !

`` Maybe they made a error, big spate. It happens, you know. '' replied Callah in a feeble attempt to salve the situation.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The two immediately froze. They knew that representative. It used to ghost their nightmares and now it seemed that the nightmares had come confessedly. The soma slowly stepped away from the shadow and surveyed the disbelieving faces of the supposed 'traitors'of the Slytherin planetary house. His farsighted, argent blond hair swaying lazily only added to their horror. His wand was pointed at them and the cane with a serpent carved on the handle was held loosely by his other hand.

It was Lucius Malfoy ... as menacing as ever ... and he was looking at them with so much abomination that the two knew they were in a very finespun billet.

Lucius turned to seem at his Danton True Young comrades and gave them a expression of utter disgust. `` How ridiculous ! I 've wasted so lots time in training you and you could n't even defeat two -- -- - `` His verge almost fell as he noticed the unclouded emanating from the 'traitors'as they gradually reverted to their archetype appearances.

`` Malfoy ! ``

`` Weasley ! ``

The four young opponent gasped in surprise while Dragon and Callah cringed inwardly at the impending danger. The game was up and all they could do now was to grin, bear it and try to hightail it unscathed.

`` Well, well. What do we give here ? It seems that the Dark lord is even out once again. '' stated Lucius coldly while shooting daggers at his own son.

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

`` Of course. When Draco and pecker failed to come back to the Manor that night, he knew. He just did not actualize that you 'd be foolish enough to go back to Hogwarts. Surely, you do n't think that this school could declare oneself you protective cover from the Dark Lord 's wrath. '' sneered Lucius. `` Fortunately, Blaise here was able to offer us with a rather interesting entropy about three inquisitive transferees at Slytherin House. It did not take much long to estimate out that you, Dragon and prick were those three. '' He appeared very pleased with himself for his clever synthesis.

Draco glanced at Ginny, grateful that her face did not give away any chemical reaction on the mistake on Lucius'interpreting of event. With an almost unperceivable nod of his head, the two started to run out of the unwashed room but immediately froze on their tracks when they heard the malefic laughter or Voldemort 's right bridge player.

`` How silly can you get ! Certainly, we sealed the common way after you came in. Do n't frivol away yourself into thinking that you 're too important to be taken awake. '' said another fellow voice.

It was Macnair - another Death-eater ! The man was followed by another dark-robed figure. Dragon and Ginny paled instantly. They did not recognize the thirdly man but he must be another death-eater to be in the company of Lucius and Macnair. 'Probably a new recruit .'they thought in dismay.

`` The Headmistress would notice the interference in the ward if you attack us now. '' declared Ginny bravely.

Lucius stared malevolently at the offspring couple while his two fellow only laughed at her declaration. The other four were just enjoying the show, clearly confident that Draco and Callah had no means to get by especially with three adult wizards in their side.

`` We have no intention of explaining our intricate methodologies to your feeble head but residual assured that we could down you in repose without anyone outside this room being the wiser. ``

`` I 'm your son. '' stated Dragon simply, vainly hoping that the fact would make the one-time man lenient on them.

`` You ? An ungrateful and traitorous cocksucker who apparently had no acantha on his organic structure to continue the category tradition ! No, thank you. I 'm quite proud to say that I have no son. '' retorted Lucius viciously that genus Draco flinched at his cruel words.

`` family line tradition ? What 's that - to be a striver to a raving lunatic half-blood who acts like he owned the humankind but can not even defeat a one-year-old baby ? '' shouted Draco angrily. He felt Ginny 's paw reached for his in an attempt to chill out him down but he refused to budge. `` Groveling at the shadow Lord 's quaggy fundament, Falco columbarius ! Have you no dignity at all ? ``

`` CRUCIO ! '' Lucius exclaimed but he was astonished when the spell that used to ready his son beg for clemency did not make a lasting issue anymore.

`` Surprised ? '' Draco gloated at the feeling of surprisal on his male parent 's face.

`` Stupefy ! '' yelled Blaise, nance, Crabbe and Goyle at once but Draco and Ginny deftly dodged the curse and sent their own, careful to aim some of their curses on the common room door to wedge it open.

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

Lucius carefully assessed the situation and sensed that the two were more fit for a minor encounter like this one. Swiftly, he unearthed a wizard circle from the secret pocket of his cloak and expertly whipped the two traitors. The two were fast but it was very unmanageable to avoid all the curse and the rope at once.

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

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

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

It hit Draco squarely on the back as he covered his weeping girlfriend and the wand fell from his hand from the excruciating bother that followed. The impact made him cough up for breathe and was horrified when he saw blood coming out of his mouth. He stared at Ginny and saw that she too was having some difficulty in breathing.
He tiredly reached for his sceptre and braced himself for another attack. He forced himself to face their aggressor and projected a brave front.

`` What now ? '' he smirked and tried to act as irritation as ever. He refused to pay them the satisfaction of seeing him beg for mercifulness. Even another trouncing that crossed his chest and made him cough up more blood did not wipe the smirk from his look. 'Let it be known that Draco Malfoy and Ginny Weasley died fighting evil courageously .'he thought, resigned to the hopelessness of the situation.

As if sensing his morbid idea, embraced him tightly and whispered weakly. `` D-do n't feed up. There 's still hope ... '' She then gripped the galleon tightly and hoped that help would get in soon.

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The caput Boy and Head little girl have just finished making the concluding round for that nighttime and were set to return to their respective dorm when they felt the familiar burning sensation from their pockets. They paled immediately when they saw who was in trouble.

`` Quick ! If Draco and Ginny needs aid, then the situation must be very weighty ! '' exclaimed Hermione as she dragged Ernie to the Slytherin common room only to be blasted away by an invisible wall that hindered them from coming in.

`` It ... is ... very ... .grave ! '' agreed Ernie as he struggled to get up from his ungraceful fall.

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

`` Whoever was in there put up a knock-down ward to stamp down us from entering the room. '' commented Padma Patil who was one of the recent victims of the inconspicuous force.

`` Yes and I know Harry 's not in there so we really need to maintain extreme cause to break the roadblock. Maybe the Fireball technique could work if we simultaneously barrage the room access with it. '' said Hermione.

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

`` Because confidence me, if Harry 's in there, Ginny and Draco wo n't be having this trouble. Besides, I know that he and Ron are at the hospital wing to watch over the affected role. '' she replied as politely as she can. `` Why do n't you inform the Headmistress of the situation while we try to offend down the doorway ? '' suggested Hermione to which Seamus quickly agreed.

Hermione, Ernie, Neville, Padma, Parvati, and Colin quickly formed Fireballs and hurled it at the door at the Lapplander time. At first, they thought it did not work but after a few more minutes, a small cakehole formed on the door.

`` At the rate we 're going, it would be prosperous if we could open up it before break of day. '' whined Parvati as her powerhouse started to diffuse. The others were inclined to accord but could not do much but hold on and marvel what the hell was taking the others so long to answer to the call.

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Harry and Ron were busy playing Wizard 's Chess when they felt the burning sensation in their pockets. Both immediately took out the fake galleon but with unlike reaction. Ron quickly got up and started to run but Harry held him off.

`` Why ? That 's my sister ! '' exclaimed Ron and tried to fail costless from the branding iron hold of his bestfriend.

`` I know but they 've been trained well. They should learn how to make out. Our responsibility is to guard the patients. What if person attacks them while we 're out ? They 're quite a defenseless and the Order could lose the most powerful and well-read members if we act rashly. '' stated Harry calmly but he knew his explanation was falling into deaf ears.

Ron glared at him. `` That 's my sister ! I need to help her. If you do n't require to serve then fine ! plenty with it ! ``

`` It 's not just a whim and you know that. '' said Harry coldly but relented when he noticed the look of despair on Ron 's face. `` looking at, I 'm sure the others will aid them quickly enough. But for now, we need to guard them. If there 's an attack, then this is where we are most necessitate. ``

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

Ron reluctantly agreed and they continued with the game although Ron was still too pre-occupied to hold back his focus. He was continually fidgeting nervously and his center were darting from side to side as if waiting for something.

`` Ron ! ``

`` What ? ``

`` Do n't be paranoiac ! ``

`` I am not paranoid ! ``

`` Yes, you are ! ``

`` No ! ``

`` If you do n't mind keeping your part down ... The patient role need rest, you know. '' stated Madam Pomfrey irritatedly.

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As the intensity of the fireballs diminished, so was the look of the brave protector. They were fully aware that every bit counts and it only takes a few minute for the killing curse to be cast. Whatever was happening inside, they just hoped that Ginny and Draco could stall long enough to break down the barriers.

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

Hermione snuck a coup d'oeil at the room access and was dismayed to incur that the ding was still too humble. She glanced at the pall figures of Ernie, Parvati and Padma trying to retrieve their persuasiveness and gripping their galleons tightly. She gestured for Neville to let go for a piece and they, too, called for help. After catching a few breathes, the five conjured powerhouse again for a lack of more efficacious affair to do.

Luna, still in her nightdress and looking as if she just rolled out of her bed, ran to Hermione 's side and taking her cue from the older miss, she conjured her own but instead of an ordinary one, hers took the shape of a dragon that swallowed all the other human dynamo before forming into a very mighty flaming blade. She fearlessly held the brand and traced the room access until it fell on the ground, effectively startling all those inside into inaction.

All the DA fellow member ran inside, with wand ready for battle and seemed slightly disappointed to find only three death-eaters and just four young dullard followers inside the dark and eerie common room. They noticed the two unconscious trope lying on the ground and all of them only had one affair in psyche as they glared with utter abhorrence at their perennial enemies -- - 'It 's retribution time !'

`` What the -- - `` shout Blaise but was quickly shut off by a furious paralyzing spell from Ernie while Neville, Hermione, and Luna took vantage of the element of surprise and quickly stunned the three adult wizards.

Padma and Anapurna evidently enjoyed hexing Pansy for being an obnoxious beef who took pride in spreading malicious rumor about anyone outside her sign of the zodiac while Crabbe and Goyle ran cowardly out of the room to merlin-knows-where.

prof McGonagall appeared with Seamus a few minute of arc later, a lilliputian disoriented at the sudden bend of consequence but was quite relieved to find Ginny and Draco had some wound but were still alive.

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`` Harry ! The others are also calling us ! Are n't we going to do anything ? '' Ron was almost hysterical now as he stared at the continous blinking of the official DA galleons with different names for each blink but with like location.

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

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

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

`` I 'm trying to arrive at them strong. ``

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

`` THEY ARE NOT GOING TO -- - `` Harry 's words were stuck on his throat as he noticed several people hastily approaching the hospital wing led by the Headmistress who was carefully levitating the battered and bloodied bodies of two soul onto the vacant seam. madam Pomfrey became immediately worried and went to regain some healing potion and pain-relievers from her medicinal drug wrack. She quickly administered cure as soon as the torso were settled.

Ron, after the blow at seeing the combat injury, took one feeling at his sister 's condition ( never mind the former ) and his look darkened immediately. He glared ferociously at Harry and before anyone could do anything else, his bottled anger and defeat came out in the anatomy of one very substantial biff on the guilt-stricken face of the-boy-who-lived.

`` BASTARD ! '' he spat angrily and walked off.
source 's Note : Hey, sorry for the former update for chapter 17. It 's just that I 've been very officious with work that metre. Anyway, I 've already fixed the problem with Chapter 16 so if any of you have not study it properly yet, you may do so now. By the way, I think there will be only two or three to a greater extent chapters left.

Thank you very much for reading and please continue to review. Thanks again !


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Chapter 18 - Too Smart to Notice the Obvious


'Bastard !'

The horrible sound echoed in Harry 's ears as he stared at the precipitous departure of his bestfriend followed by Hermione, probably to regain out what was improper. No one would have guessed that he felt anything but incredulity at his ally 's effusion as he struggled inwardly to foreclose the instinct to lash back from surfacing beneath his calm exterior. To others, he just appeared confused and a little unnerved by the situation.

`` What 's that all about ? '' asked McGonagall as she scrutinized his brass for any sign but the stony aspect of the boy revealed nothing.

`` Maybe he was just upset, professor. '' He replied calmly. What he definitely did not need right then was parental advise from the people present. He was surely that such a fiddling misinterpretation did not merit a total Order and DA meeting. There were things that he had to screen out on his own. He noticed that Luna was just staring directly at him for a reason that he could not fathom in his stream DoS of mind but maybe he was just being paranoid. 'Was I mistaken ?'he thought. 'But how could we possibly hope to present a war if we did not believe in each early 's capability ? It would all boil down to me…and it was not evenhandedly ! I could n't possibly relieve them all from danger even if I already became hefty. Hell, even Dumbledore could n't save all who perished during Grindelwald 's metre !'

'Calm down, hon. Ron will come around. As you 've said, he 's just upset. search, you 're making everyone neural .'

Harry nodded subconsciously before he realized that Luna had not spoken aloud.

`` ma'am Pomfrey, will they be all right ? '' he asked the schoolhouse nurse instead.

`` Yes, dearest. Do n't vex. They will be here for a day or two to recuperate and their wounds would take thirster to heal but otherwise, they will be all right. '' replied the nanny good-naturedly.

Harry sighed with stand-in and turned to the Headmistress. `` What about the Death-Eaters and the Slytherins, professor ? ``

`` I have already alerted the Ministry. Arthur and various aurors will be arriving soon to get them. '' she replied wearily. `` I believe Madam Pomfrey can deal for tonight. I suggest you all go to your respective dormitories and rest. ``

Harry and the others nodded solemnly. They were all about to leave when they felt another conversant virtuoso in their scoop.

`` What the perdition -- ``

`` Not another attempt ! ``

`` IT 'S HERMIONE ! ! ! ``

Harry swore under his breathe and led the others to Hermione 's location while the Headmistress and other DA members remained at the Hospital annex. It seemed that the castling was not secure anymore. 'Wherever she was, Ron might be there, too but why did n't he call in for assistant earlier ? Maybe Ron was too mad at me right now ... maybe he thought I would not issue forth to his rescue .'he thought ruefully.

When he reached the door to the Slytherin dungeon, he steeled himself for another conflict but was horrified to instead find Hermione slumped on the undercoat, crying hysterically and with a look of double-dyed feces and bitterment on her face. Sizing up the state of affairs, Luna quickly instructed their friends to look into the seat as Harry attended to Hermione.

`` Where 's Ron ? What happened ? '' he asked her gently.

`` Oh, Harry ! They got him ! I 'm so dreary, I was n't able to do anything ! '' exclaimed Hermione in an anguished tone.

`` Him ? You mean Ron ? Who got him ? ``

`` Death-eaters ... Ron ran here to get revenge but he found himself surrounded by them instead. If I had only arrived sooner ... '' said Hermione in between hiccups as she struggled to find her composure.

Harry felt a gnawing guilt on his belly as he listened to her story but he tried to push it away to be able-bodied to think clearly. Then, an alarming idea suddenly formed on his psyche ... '' Accio marauder 's Map ! '' He shouted and within second, the old parchment reached his work force. He tapped it softly with his wand. `` I solemnly swear that I am up to no good. '' Slowly the lines and letter appeared on the map.

Harry studied it carefully to see if there were any more than enemies around. He found none. 'They must possess gotten what they came here for. I wonder why they got Ron ...'He looked at the parchment again and was pleased to find prof Flitwick heading towards their location.

`` Mischief Managed. '' he murmured softly and map went blank immediately as the tiny professor entered the threshold. It was clip to let the professor in on their little secret.

`` Mr. Mooney, would you wish to explain what happened here ? Minerva said there has been an attempt. '' said the professor as he tried to value the situation.

`` I 'll explicate later, prof ... First, we need to strengthen the Mrs. Humphrey Ward. The palace is not safe anymore. '' Harry said quickly.

`` But I ca n't possibly do that alone, Mr. Mooney. It needs at least four firm wizards to do that and if you 're not aware yet, only the Headmistress and I are physically capable as of the moment. Maybe we could ask some help from the Ministry though ... ''

`` Professor, we can not look that long. It would be very dangerous. Besides, you 're forgetting that there 's a student here who could perform in that capacity ... ''

`` Yes, I know ... unfortunately, that scholarly person has already perished in the mitt of you-know-who. '' replied the professor almost tearfully as if the bare remembrance brought back some sad retention to him.

`` No, he 's not. '' replied Harry cryptically as he bent down to whisper the information on the prof 's ears.

The professor 's eyes widened for a minute then it was followed by a radiant smile and a fragile nod of discernment. `` Well ... if that 's the case, shall we begin ? ``

Harry nodded and started to centralise on their almost urgent undertaking. His lone thought was that they must not fail as he poured all his zip to augment Mr. Flitwick 's insufficiency. The safety of hundreds of students and teacher was in their hands. As the colorful light flowed from their baton to the ward outside the castle, Harry felt a certain mother wit of fulfillment even though he was gradually beginning to brook the brunt of such acute magical release.

Despite the tremendous pounding in his head and severe magic drain, he kept his engrossment, barely looking at everyone else. He vaguely heard Professor Flitwick 's remark that the Mrs. Humphrey Ward were stronger already and that they could stop. He ignored him and continued what he was doing ... .only a few more hollow ... .only a few seconds more ... .there ... it 's finished. The rook was good ... at least for the have in mind time.

He managed a weakly smile at the similarly worn-out professor before he collapsed on the ground.

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October 29, 1997
At the Hospital annex


Harry opened his eyes slowly and was just starting to conform to his surroundings when he heard a fellow drawl from a nearby bed.

`` Glad you 're awake now, Harry. ''

Harry smiled at the companion silvery-blond-haired boy who spoke. He was looking quite healthy and rested unlike the last-place fourth dimension he saw him.

`` Nice to see you 're still alive, genus Draco. ``

`` I thought you 're going to miss the last showdown though ... '' replied the boy.

`` What do you mean ? What 's the particular date today ? '' a surprised Harry asked. Then he frowned as a thought occurred to him. `` Why are n't you in disquise ? ``

The boy shifted position to be able to converse properly. There was no trace of humour in his articulation when he replied. `` It 's October 29, just two days before the you-know-what ... ''

`` WHAT ? ? ? '' yelled Harry, alarmed that he had been out for so long.

The boy ignored him and continued. `` Anyway, the Night that we 've been attacked, Lucius ... '' Harry raised his brow at hearing him pertain to his beginner by his name only. `` ... performed an anti-illusion spell on us. They know. ``

`` How much ? ``

`` Not much actually. The setback spell only confirmed what they already knew however, they are wrong on one bill. '' Draco paused for effect. `` ... .They thought the third transferee was Wormtail. ''

A slow grin scatter on both of the son'lips.

`` Well ... that misunderstanding could be their precipitation. '' said Harry then he eyed Draco carefully. `` Are you sure you do n't need to stay away for that event ? I mean ... ''

Dragon looked downcast for a moment before he replied. `` I know what you mean ... and much as I 'm not exactly jumping up and down with joy at the prospect of another skirmish with my father, I realize that it is something that I must do for my own ataraxis of mind. ``

Harry considered this for a mo. There was something that he wanted to do right after the engagement if they got lucky ... futurity architectural plan that only involved him and Luna ... his early friends too if they wanted to ... but what about Dragon ? What 's going to happen to him afterwards ? The boy had so much pent-up hatred in his mind that if left to his own devices too much, he just might grow up to be the next dark lord.

`` What 's your program ... I mean after the fighting ? '' he asked Draco tentatively.

The boy just shrugged his shoulders and sighed heavily. `` I honestly do n't cognize ... finish schoolhouse perhaps ... then take over our family business ... expend some time with my mother ... other than that, I have no approximation. '' Draco got up slowly and tried to sit on Harry 's bed. `` Before, I thought my future program were made. I 'm going to follow my father 's footfall and be another firm Death-Eater but now, everything has changed and I suddenly found myself living lifespan on a daily cornerstone with a very uncertain prospect of a future tense. Heck, I do n't even know if I 'm going to endure for that. For all I know, I might not even live long enough to graduate. ``

Harry nodded thoughtfully as he pondered his reply. `` I feel the same way, too. '' He stared directly at Draco 's eyes as if trying to make up his intellect about something crucial. `` Actually, I have some sort of a plan. If we 're rosy enough to emerge victorious in this war, I plan to leave behind the wizarding world ... permanently. Luna has a choice to graduate first or come with me at once. We 're planning to live a convention life-time afterwards ... progress a school for the gifted perhaps or any other 'normal'business organization. If you want, you may arrive with us. We can start anew ... a life sentence without prejudices. It 's your choice. ``

genus Draco stared dumbfounded at him and immediately pointed one trembling finger at himself. `` You want ME to come with you ? Are you serious ? '' Harry nodded solemnly and smiled encouragingly at his new friend to instil the seriousness of his offer.

Dragon became misty-eyed at once but he carefully hid it by turning his back at Harry and heading quickly to his own bed. `` I 'll think about it, Harry. Thank you. ``

`` Do n't mention it. That 's what supporter are for. ''

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Hermille, Neville and Luna were all huddled at his bedside. Hermione and Neville were impatiently trying to dissuade him from pursuing his plan while Luna only listened intently at their give-and-take. Dragon and Ginny were still sleeping peacefully on their beds.

`` Harry, please do n't recount me you 're life-threatening ! '' exclaimed Hermione.

`` I already told you my plan ages ago. Why act so surprise ? '' replied Harry calmly, making it obvious that he was already determined to pursue his plans and that no one could possibly pee him alter his mind.

`` You ca n't possibly do that ! '' said Hermione, her face turning the Lapplander coloring material as Ron 's hair.

`` Why not ? And it 's not as if we 'd lose contact, you know. You could even fall with me if you want to. ``

`` Are n't you going to be an Auror ? '' commented Neville, trying to make him see sense.

Before Harry could take any reasoning response, Professor McGonagall came rushing inside, her center flooded with concern as she waved a small bit of parchment in front of Harry.

`` Mr. Potter, what is the import of this asking ? '' she queried as if she could not quite believe that such an idea would pass off to Harry.

`` Just what I stated Professor. I want to look at the NEWTS tomorrow so that I could be considered a full-pledge wizard by the 31st. ``

`` But the yr is not yet over. You could n't possibly take that exam and pass. ``

`` Not to go too arrogant but I believe I have learned all I need to make it my NEWTs. Please, Professor, this is of import to me. I have n't requested for anything since I got here, please grant my postulation just for this once. I need something to look forward to. I need to be capable to think that after the war, I have something to LIVE for. ``

prof McGonagall could not look to regain an appropriate response for that. `` I see. ``

`` In that shell, Professor, I would like to demand the exam early, too. '' declared Hermione resolutely.

An involuntary coughing escaped Neville 's throat when he heard it. `` Hermione ? ``

`` I do n't know about you, Neville, but I am already tired of this war. I wish to know a passive life after. Besides, is n't it unjust for the prof to organise for the NEWTs of only one person ? ``

`` I guess ... but I ca n't possibly make the triton with you ... I do n't think I would pass. '' said Neville ruefully.

`` You do n't have to do it, Neville. You can rest here. Your family is here whereas Luna and I have none. Hermione 's parents are muggles so it would not be amiss if she wanted to spend more clip with them in the muggle macrocosm. '' explained Harry, effectively shielding the disappointment he felt at his response. As much as he wanted to live a new life with his champion, he was also very practically aware that they have their own life to live too.

`` What about you, Luna ? '' asked Hermione to the unseasoned girl.

`` Harry would be tutoring me so I do n't call for to continue here. If I 'm ready, I would come back here to take my NEWTs. '' said Luna as if it was the most obvious thing to do.

`` Hey, I could do that, too. Hermione and Harry could teach us, right ? '' said Neville excitedly.

Harry did not respond immediately. Instead, he turned to the astonished Headmistress and asked her opinion. `` Is it all rightfield for us to do that, Professor ? ``

`` Well, it 's not a normal practice in this institution but given your sacrifices, the to the lowest degree I could to is to make water an exception in your lawsuit as a souvenir of gratitude. Yes, Harry and Hermione could take the NEWTs tomorrow if they 're ready and the rest of you could be home-schooled and carry the exams at a previous date. '' replied the wear down professor but she also seemed pleased by their decisiveness for a cause that she did not break to them.

`` Does that also include us, professor ? '' asked Ginny timidly. Both she and Draco eyed the Headmistress hopefully.

`` Yes, of course. '' replied the Headmistress good-naturedly.

`` DAMN ! '' swore Harry as he remembered something.

`` oral communication, Mr. ceramist. '' Harry mumbled a hasty apology. `` What seems to be the trouble, Mr. Potter ? ``

`` I just remembered ! How could I have forgotten ! '' Harry berated himself. `` What happened to Ron ? ``

The Headmistress lowered her head at once and Hermione became teary but thankfully, she did not break down.

`` I can only assume that Ron is being kept safe. '' replied the Headmistress nervously. `` According to our intelligence net, they kidnapped Ron to see to it a win-win post on the 31st. ``

`` What do you mean, Professor ? ``

`` We found out through the Slytherins that the enemy already knew of our program to counteract their onset on the festivity but they are still going to labor through with it. If they win, then they would bolt down Ron for he no longer serves a intent but if they find themselves at a disadvantage, they would use Ron to force the minister of religion - Ron 's father - to stick with their bidding. ``

`` But that 's atrocious ! '' commented Harry and swore under his breathe once more.

Ginny was too shocked to react but genus Draco looked occupy.

`` Yes, Harry. But that 's how the evil judgment works. ''
Chapter 19 - The Proposal


Oct 30, 1997


Harry and Hermione were both sitting at the opposite ends of a vacant classroom near the Headmistress'office. They smiled at each other for financial backing but somehow they both knew that they did not need it. Their grammatical construction bore no semblance of jitteriness or arrest towards the early NEWTs. If anything, they were more nervous about Ron 's condition than anything else and the test was just a welcome diversion.

The get-go written exam was account of magic. Harry glanced at Hermione and groaned inwardly when he noticed her enthusiasm. She was clearly in her element and though he was n't exactly dunderhead in that topic, he still felt a fiddling resentful about her readiness. He found it very odd. He liked Professor Binns and had utmost respect for his wide cognition but his uncanny power to put students to restless stupor was not really endearing -- he alone could constitute students descend asleep through a elaborated discussion of Vampire kindred wars and the wild take over of the dark Creator of the previous century. Fortunately, Harry had a more competent teacher who patiently drilled the history of illusion into his wandering brain jail cell or he would n't be able to answer any of the questions.

... How did Albus Dumbledore licking Grindelwand during his time ? ...

'Well, this is easy ...'Harry cerebration. He and prof had an in-depth discussion on this theme before hoping that he could learn a lesson or two from the old man 's experience.

... incentive interrogative : In your popular opinion, how can You-Know-Who be defeated ? ...

'This is so pitiful ! They could n't even pen his public figure on composition for good'rice beer ! Anyway, this is tardily ...'He was a slight put-off by the interrogation. He could publish a detailed narrative of his face-off with Voldemort, the Resurrection of Christ at the burial site, the prophecy and his plans to vanquish the Dark Divine ... potential attacks and oath that he could employ but he restrained himself ... This was a tactical and rhetorical question that must be treated with caution. Surely the professor was not seriously expecting him to do it truthfully so he settled for a simple response that he hoped would resume his whole persuasion - TEAM WORK. That should be enough.

After that came Defense Against the night Arts. Both written and practical tests were as easy as boiling pee as he had expected. There was no question in anyone 's brain that he knew more about it that the professor himself. Charms and Care for Magical Creatures were fairly well-heeled too. He could safely take that his respective professor for those subjects became very considerate when they formulated the test. Potions was a totally dissimilar matter, though. Snape deliberately made his exam more difficult than usual. It was either Snape was challenging him or he just possess a high heed for Harry 's capabilities but nevertheless, Harry did not mind at all. Apparently, Snape was someone who would n't let up just because the scholarly person was extra and he was thankful for that.

Transfiguration was also no better but Harry welcomed the challenge. No favoritism - that was an honorable insurance policy and he would n't be the one to ask for anything substandard.

Harry was mindful that the prof were still not happy with his request. After all, if they win the war, there would be no penury to go. Unfortunately, peace was not just the absence seizure of war in Harry 's vox populi. He wanted pacification within himself. To be capable to walk around without being mobbed ... to be able-bodied to stay in a way without being goggled at just because he had the 'scar'... to be capable to relish his youth, something that he had been deprived of for so long ... a life without extreme first moment. But perhaps they just did n't realize.

Hermione, Draco, Ginny and Neville must have felt the same too. Whatever happens, they would never be the same again. Dragon would definitely continue to put up the stigma of being the traitorous son of a death-eater whichever side he was fighting for. Of course, it would temporarily be overshadowed by his share to the fall of darkness but once things have settled down a bit, people would revert to their common character assassination err - analytic thinking of his character - whether he really turned to the visible light side of meat because it was the justly thing to do or he just did it for selfish reasons.

Hermione would also be forever thought of as the 'brain'in the radical - the one who had the answer to everything, another one destined to make great affair. People would begin to look more first-class achievements from her - perhaps discover a remedy for some obscure illness or maybe create a counter-curse for Aveda Kedavra - yes, something to that effect. With all due esteem, she would most probably be able-bodied to do that someday but the pressure would be decent to repel her insane any day.

As for Ginny, maybe she was just tired too and a dignified escape would dedicate her enough time to convalesce psychologically and socially. Her activity had severely damaged her category 's combine in her and she was not ready to face that yet.

And Neville, he really did not ask to go. The wizarding community was his cosmos. If they could only find a cure for his parents, then he would be perfectly contented to stay there and do up for lost metre.

With that thought, Harry finalized his resolution and handed it to the monitor who were plainly astounded that he had finished earlier than expected.

`` Are you sure, Mr. ceramist ? We were instructed to give you more time if you requested it since your showcase is a little unusual. '' said an elderly crone who looked a lot like Professor McGonagall except that she had a soft and large-hearted facial expression of a mother hen.

Harry smiled. `` Thank you Madam but I 'm already done. There 's no need to extend the fourth dimension. And I believe my supporter does n't need it too. '' He said when he saw Hermione lazily got up from her chair too and handed her own solvent tack which was considerably heavyset than his.

`` Hey, Herm. Are you sure you did n't quote the all book there ? '' said Harry jokingly.

Hermione eyed him exasperatedly. `` Of grade not. I just had to explain some things in detail. You know they might be looking for a special answer and I had to take in sure that I covered all possibleness ... '' she paused for breathing spell for a while `` ... I 'm not really for sure about the animagus August 6 though. I 'm afraid I would get a deduction there because I was not able-bodied to properly report the look since I have n't experienced it first-hand yet besides ... ''

Harry quickly decided to change the topic before she could launche a thorough discussion of the psychometric test that he wanted to forget for the time being. `` Shh ... Hermione ... it 's ok ... You 're going to get a high score ... possibly mellow even. Quit worrying. Just be thankful that it 's over. ``

`` Oh, but it 's not yet over, Harry ! '' cried Hermione in torment, flinging her blazonry at him.

`` I know. But do n't concern. We 'll be able to redeem Ron somehow. I wo n't let any of my be intimate single suffer in evil hands again. '' declared Harry with a murderous spark in his eyes as he thought about the enemies who just did not recognise when to lay off. `` Why do n't you rest for now ? You 'll need your strength tomorrow ... for Ron, okay ? ``

Hermione discreetly wiped her tears away and went back to her elbow room. Harry smiled at her sadly as he watched her go and subconsciously walked towards the Quidditch field. It was one of the matter that he would lack the most when he return to the muggle populace -- the exhilaration he feels when he was flying, the mind-numbing satisfaction he experiences when he caught the fink mere seconds away from the hands of a desirable rival. But it was not as if he would n't be able to fly anymore, he rationalized to himself. Perhaps there would come a time when he would be easy enough to come back and see the new squad play, maybe grant them a few crest or play a game with them himself. Perhaps in a few twelvemonth ...

`` Harry ... ''

He turned around and saw the familiar blond-haired young man approaching with a broomstick held loosely at his side. He smiled as an outraqeous melodic theme crossed his mind.

`` Accio Firebolt ! '' he yelled and the external measure broomstick rushed to his hand, pulsating vibrantly as if it was itching to be used too.

`` Accio snitcher ! '' he yelled once more and the sneaker he had caught during his fifth twelvemonth before Umbridge banned him flew right to his waiting hand. It was just flying around the Gryffindor common room and everyone just ignored it. For some unusual reason, Dumbledore did not ask him to bring back the golden snitch. He just procured a new one from the store.

The blond-haired bod waited patiently as if he already knew what was going to chance next. `` Just like old times eh ? '' He raised one supercilium as he mounted his broom.

`` Yes, but no rascal business please. '' said Harry teasingly.

`` Hey, I do n't screw ! '' snorted Draco as he flew around the field to warm up up.

`` Yeah right hand ! Like pulling my broomstick to preclude me from winning was definitely a near show of sportsmanship. '' Harry replied good-naturedly

`` Those were the commodity old days ... ''

`` Nasty old years, you mean ... ''

`` Whatever ... '' Draco casually waved his hand and signalled him to begin the game.

Harry rolled his oculus as he let go of the snitch. `` Now, let 's bid ! ''

The two about excellent flyers at Hogwarts raised their Calluna vulgaris simultaneously, almost hitting each former but their accomplishment and velocity prevented them from a very life-threatening collision. The snitch suddenly went up several meter more but the two was capable to take after it quite impressively. Their centre never left the stoolie. There were no other histrion to suppose of, no bludgers to look out for. It was only the elusive stoolie out there and only the serious role player would be able to pick up it.

The two were accelerating more and more and anyone who were watching would not even acknowledge the players. They would only see two twinkling of putting green blending through the night sky. Then, the snitch changed its course, forcing the seekers to change their tactic and charge, too. No one would catch it by just following it relentlessly. Harry went around to where he thought it was heading but genus Draco beat him to it. He laughed as Draco tried to clasp his hand around the winged ball only to savvy abandon air as the snitch escaped once more.

They were so engrossed with their biz that they did not note two female name following their every movement, cheering their every move.

Harry and Draco performed some airy acrobats first as they searched for the sneak, enjoying the plot for what it was, not for house points or Quidditch cup. Just a game. Then, they both caught sight of the golden flash bulb down below, near their limited interview and both dove at break-neck speed, trying to outdo one another.

Harry could see it now, just a few feet more and he stretched his hand. At the street corner of his eye, he saw that genus Draco was doing the same matter.

`` Go Harry ! ''

`` Go Dragon ! ``

Harry was snickering now as he saw the panic aspect of Draco as his digit touched the fender ... then suddenly his laughter vanished and his hand unconsciously went to touch his forehead. His scrape did not hurt anymore but he could still feel any emotion that Voldemort was exuding. He was used to feeling his anger and annoyance but never elation and pure pleasure. It was unnerving ... whatever it was that made Voldemort happy must be bad for the luminousness incline.

`` I 've got it ! You lost ! '' shouted Dragon, waving the golden sneak triumphantly. Ginny was hugging him as if he won the Quidditch finals.

`` H-huh ! '' said Harry, caught unaware. His second of distraction was enough for Draco to catch the testis but it did not bother him at all. What he wanted to get it on was why Voldemort suddenly felt those emotions a day before the engagement. What the hell happened ?

`` Harry, I did n't do it you were such a sore nonstarter. '' teased Dragon but his smile vanished too when he saw Harry 's sincere facial expression. `` Hey, what 's wrong ? ``

`` It 's Voldemort. He 's well-chosen and I do n't know why. This is bad. '' replied Harry.

`` Maybe he discovered something that he could use against you tomorrow. '' stated Luna. `` Perhaps he had taken control of the Heliopaths and Crumple-horned snorkacks but they were very nice and friendly fauna. They would not obey him unless they were being threatened. ``

`` Uh-huh ! '' commented Draco for a lack of something intelligent to say.

A very uncomfortable secrecy followed. Ginny and Luna stared at one another and it seemed that they reached a silent agreement for Ginny suddenly linked her arm to Dragon 's and started to pull out him away.

`` Come on, Drake. You need to wash off yourself, you stink. '' Ginny broke the strain windlessness, wrinkling her tiny nose in disgust.

`` I do not ! '' protested genus Draco in mock horror but followed Ginny back to the castle leaving Harry and Luna alone.

Harry and Luna sat on the ground, ignoring the tickly grasses and moist earth.

`` I hate to think of what it could possibly mean. '' said Harry after a while.

Luna embraced him tightly. `` Then do n't think. It could be a ruse, you know, to confound you and have you lose your confidence. ``

`` I guess you have a point there. '' said Harry and shifted his posture so he could properly keep her in his coat of arms. `` So are you really trusted you want to follow with me ? ``

`` Of line, why do you ask ? '' Luna looked at him with her pinnace eyes that seemed to melt his heart.

`` zippo, just wanted to work indisputable that I have n't pressured you into doing something you do n't desire to do. '' replied Harry weakly.

`` Oh, hon. You know I would keep an eye on you to neverland if you tell me to. I love you with all my eye. Do n't you make bold think otherwise. '' said Luna and leaned forward to physically reassure her fellow that he really mean a lot to her.

The fire in both of them ignited furiously and the kiss deepened to make believe up for lost fourth dimension. It had been a long time and no one was there to intercept them. As they looked up, they caught a glimpse of the stars shining above them, the twinkle reflected in their heart. They kissed once more, this time Harry 's hands started to roam around Luna 's delicate soundbox. He could finger her quiver slightly at his tactual sensation and he realized that if they did not stop now, then he would not be capable to control himself anymore. With great hesitation on his part, he extricated himself gently from Luna 's embrace.

`` Umm ... .hon ... It 's latterly ... Maybe we should go to bed now. '' he said hoarsely as if he had trouble controlling his breathing. 'Uh-oh ! Did it fall out all right ?'he thought as he noticed Luna 's mischievous smile.

`` I think so too. '' replied Luna as she led him somewhere.

`` Hey, where are we going ? '' he asked dumbly.

`` To your dormitory. '' she replied innocently.

`` Umm ... Luna, should n't I be the one to bring you to your dormitory ? '' he asked weakly. He did n't really want to end that dark but he did n't want to blackmail her into anything.

`` Harry James IV ceramist ! Sometimes you 're just so thick ... '' she said exasperatedly and started to lead him in the centre of the Quidditch pitch.

Harry was stunned by her response. `` Wait, postponement ! '' he ran after Luna who was walking aimlessly around the field.

`` What now ? '' she asked not looking back, still a petty miffed by his reaction.

`` W-why ? '' He turned her around and saw that there were tears threatening to fall down her rosy cheeks.

`` Aaaaarrrgh ! ! ! ! ! '' she screamed in thwarting and the bust started to menstruate uncontrollably. `` What if something happens tomorrow ? What if I die, you die or we both die and we would n't have the fortune again ? ``

Harry looked around in terror and a sudden actualisation suddenly struck him. She was right. What if something happens that they could not hold in ? `` calmness down, please. Wait ... .please ... just hold here. Do n't leave. I 'm just going to get something. ``

Without waiting for her answer, Harry quickly ran to the Gryffindor common room, ignoring the ma'am asking for the password. He bumped the portrait rather forcefully and trust under his breathe as he rubbed his throbbing forehead.

`` You did n't kick in the password ! '' declared the Fat Lady accusingly, rubbing her ankles.

`` I was in a haste ! '' yelled Harry.

`` But you 're not supposed to be in here ! '' argued the portrait, glaring at him.

`` But you know who I am, do n't you ? '' he asked rather stubbornly.

`` Yes, of course, but still, you 're not supposed to be here. You do n't lie with the word. ''

Harry took enceinte breathes to sedate himself. He realized that he had to change his strategy so that he could get inside. `` Umm ... I apologize for barging in here unannounced. It 's just that there 's something that I must get from my late way. It is obliterate very well and I could n't just marshal it. It 's for my girlfriend ... I hope you understand. ``

`` Is it the ring ? '' asked the portrait as she eyed him suspiciously.

`` Umm ... .yeah. But delight do n't evidence anyone. It 's supposed to be a hush-hush. '' he said, staring at the floor in embarrassment.

To his surprise, the Fat Lady clasped her hands and sang in delight. `` Oh ! Merlin, why did n't you say so ? I would have let you in immediately. '' she said and the door opened instantaneously.

Harry thanked her profusely and quickly ran to his room, ignoring the curious glance sent his way. He retrieved the ring and stared at it intently. He had been planning to nominate after the battle but he just realized that he needed to do it as soon as potential for the next day might be too tardy. bit later, he returned to where he left Luna and was sword lily when she saw her lying on the Mary Jane, star-gazing.

He approached her silently, relishing the beautiful picture she presented. He tightened his hold on the slice of jewelry in his helping hand. It was a legacy from her mother. Something that was handed to him by Dumbledore, among other things, before he passed away.

`` I 'm distressing. '' he whispered, afraid to speak in a normal voice for it could destroy the mood of the moment.

`` For what ? '' queried Luna in a hushed tone, still refusing to appear in his direction.

`` For acting like an insensitive jerking. '' he replied earnestly. He dropped to his human knee and reached for Luna 's leave hand. `` I just did n't jazz what to do. ``

That was true up. He did not fully encompass how unnatural his adolescent life had been until then. Heck, even Neville had Thomas More action than he did ... but not due to lack of offer though. He just did not give birth the inclination to do such a consecrated act with anybody else. It was a very serious affair for him. He believed that it should only be done at the flop time by two hoi polloi genuinely in love with each early. But what if the right time never came ?

Draco and Ginny had already done it. He saw it when he intruded on Ginny 's psyche before. Perhaps Ron and Hermione too though they never talked about it. Maybe he was just too busy to cogitate about it and the fact that the only person he considered doing it with was catatonic for almost a year only made it worse. He was not that primitive. He had read and ogled the Playwitch magazine with Ron out of curiousity but that seemed such a foresighted fourth dimension ago.

`` Err ... are you still mad at me ? '' he asked tentatively, kissing her paw lightly as he did so.

Luna slowly got up to face him. `` No, I 'm not mad. A little pissed off ... yes ... but not mad. ``

Harry stared at her, biting his depress lip, unsure of what to do next. He kept on caressing her left paw, not fully cognisant that his natural action was starting to make her feel warm and tingly all over. Luna raised one lovely eyebrow and pinched his decent cheek playfully.

`` Oh, Harry ! You look so adorable when you do that. How could you possibly think that I could stay mad at you when you stare at me like that ? '' said Luna, licking her backtalk nervously.

Harry tensed when he saw her bowel movement and gazed at her lips as if he could not think of anything else. Then, a chirp of a overtaking bird brought him back to his senses. Prying his eyes away from her inviting lips, he carefully slipped his mother 's bequest to one of her finger's breadth and kissed it softly.

Luna was speechless as she fixed her eyes on the magnificent sky-blue pit etched with a lilliputian symbol of a unicorn on her ringfinger. She looked at Harry and almost melted on the spot when she saw the earnestness and tenderness in his eyes.

`` After the war has ended, will you give this misfortunate soul a chance to spend the rest of his life with you, Miss Luna Lovegood ? '' Harry asked her with so much emotion in his part that she knew it stemmed from the very core of his being.

She threw her arms around him and cried at the sheer dainty nature of his proposal of marriage. `` I will. Oh, Harry ! I will. thank you for loving me so often. ''

`` No, the pleasure is mine. '' he replied and bent to seal the proposal of marriage with a heart-felt gesture of love.

Glancing at the stars once more, he noticed that Mar was very lustrous that night ... but Urania was brighter ... considerably brighter than on any other night. Then as if sensing their pauperism for privateness, the swarm gradually moved to cover the moon, effectively shielding them from the light. Mars was temporarily forgotten as two phantasm intertwined and moved in rhythm to a symphony that they alone could hear.

Chapter 20 - Voldemort 's Proposition


October 31, 1997


After the breath-taking act that strengthened their bond, Harry and Luna continued to lay in each former 's arms, just contented on staring at the dispel dots shining brightly above their headland. The flabby cushion and warm up cover that Harry conjured made them comfortable enough to refrain from going elsewhere. The night was fading, the impending doom hid around the turning point, but they were not afraid anymore. They had become link and the strength of one became the strength of the other.

As they watched the sun cost increase gradually, they realized that they must return to their common rooms now but both were loth to do so. They were still savoring the moment and it was toilsome to let go of the emotions that had engulfed them a few hours ago.

'Who would have thought that we would end up together ?'Harry mused as he stole a glance at the lovely person snuggled on his dresser. 'And to think, I, myself, thought her strange when I first met her ...'

`` I thought you 're quite outre that fourth dimension too ... '' commented Luna lazily, caressing his chest in random way. At seeing his incredulous reflection, she added. `` You 're thinking out loud, hon. But do n't vex, I 'm very much in dearest with you now and that 's what matters. ``

`` True ... true ... Did I mention that'I love you'already ? ''

`` I believe you did, Mr. Potter, respective times actually. '' replied Luna, giggling softly.

`` Well, let me show you once more ... '' said Harry, his eyes twinkling mischievously but a flashy crack distracted him.

It was Dobby.

Harry groaned inwardly. From the flavor of the elf 's red facial expression with capitulum drooping shamefully at the side, he knew that he saw something he should not and was quite abashed by his intrusion.

`` Bad Dobby ! Bad Dobby ! I am so sorry, Mister Harry Potter. I did not mean to go against you or anything. '' said the house-elf as he repeatedly bumped his pass on the ground as punishment.

Harry quickly put on his clothes and pulled Dobby from his self-inflicted bawling out. `` Dobby, stop that ! I 'm not mad at you, just a little stymy. ``

`` Mister Harry not angry with Dobby ? '' The house-elf slowly looked up and eyed him hopefully.

`` Hi Dobby ! What brought you here ? '' asked Luna after fixing herself.

The house-elf jumped up and down, whether it was due to panic or excitement was indistinguishable. `` The headmistress wanted you in her office now. She said you must get ready. ``

`` Oh ! '' murmured Harry and quickly vanished the shock absorber and cover. `` We 'll go there now and by the way, you must be there, too. ``

Dobby puffed his dresser proudly at his run-in and apparated immediately to the Headmistress'office. Harry and Luna opted to walk.

The first affair they noticed when they set hoof it inside the castling was the large bit of students milling chaotically around the corridors and some hovering above the fireplaces as if they did not love how to use one. No professor was in sight, except for Madam Hooch and Filch who were attempting to put some order to the pandemonium that erupted.

They never stopped to ask anyone what the commotion was all about. Instead, they ran as fast as they could to McGonagall 's office.

The coming together has started and all of them could finger the mounting tension as they finalized their plans.

`` I have already ordered Madam hooch to send the pupil to Crigod Commune immediately. We do n't want any casualties here. Harry, have you already stationed some dementors to guard the office ? Please be reminded that they should be near enough to secure the place yet far enough to cause no effect on the people inside. '' said McGonagall in a wear tone.

`` Yes, prof, that has been taken tutelage of. '' replied Harry then he turned to the house-elves present. `` Kindly assure that the dark effect wo n't be able to apparate out once the battle has begun. We want to terminate this war today. ``

The house-elves nodded reverently. `` We are most happy to oblige, form sir. ``

Harry gave them a ardent grinning of gratitude before he switched his attention to the government minister. `` Mister Weasley, I 'm trusted this situation is very hard for you knowing that they might use Ron for bargaining, are you sure you could palm today 's program ? We can issue forth up with some alternative if you ca n't. ``

The red-faced sea captain of the Burrow shook his headspring furiously. `` No ! I have to do this not only for my son but for the others as well. I believe we could deplumate this off. ``

Harry thought for a moment but relented. `` Very well. ``

`` And I 'm going as well. '' said a easygoing interpreter from a person sitting timidly at the far end of the room.

`` Dudley ? '' Harry stared in shock at his cousin. With all that has happened, he had almost forgotten that Dudley was also in Hogwarts. `` What are you doing here ? You 're supposed to be flooing to your mom 's home base. ``

`` I know but mum said that I should fend by your incline today. She said it is picayune compared to what you have done for us. '' came the reply.

`` And what about you ? What do you think ? '' asked Harry shrewdly.

`` I think she 's right ... I want to facilitate. ``

prof McGonagall worriedly stepped in. `` Harry, I really hope you 're not considering letting him go. He 's far too Edward Young for that and is not that adept in dueling yet. ``

Harry sighed inadvertently. `` The headmistress is mighty, Dud. Besides, your mum needs you more. There are lots of multitude who need protective cover at Crigod 's. ``

`` B-but -- ``

`` No arguments now, please. I really appreciate the fact that you offered to help and that alone is enough for me. I also know you 're gifted but, Dud, you 're needed elsewhere. Do you understand ? '' said Harry in a comfort voice.

`` Oh, ok. '' agreed Dudley reluctantly and left the room as quietly as he had come.

When Dudley has left, Harry surveyed the grim but determined faces around the room. One could arrogate that they were all ready to face destruction but Harry knew they were all nervous as pit. Who would n't ? Well, it seemed that a pep speech was in order ...

`` I know what we 're going to do today is very difficult and I believe it 's scaring the hell out of everyone but we have trained comprehensively. There 's nothing to fear. We are better prepared in this war now. We have more powerful allies on our side. Let me collapse you the odds : Due to our past exploit, Voldemort 's death-eaters have dwindled down to a measly 539
and most of them are child. We have 317 fully direct aurors and wizards, 84 highly adequate to DA members, not to advert the advanced DA members who could take on at to the lowest degree five death-eaters each and the other noncombatants who are most willing to aid us should the motive arises. The horror-inducing dementors are also on our side of meat ... We also have some goblins ... heavyweight .... centaurs ... house-elves ... faery ... supporting our cause. What else do we need ? Voldemort 's only hold over the wizarding is the frightening memory of the putting to death, anguish, and Chaos during his reign of terror but it 's all in the yesteryear now. '' Harry paused for a patch and noticed the group relaxing slightly as they listened to his speech. `` We can do this ... We can win this war ... We just have to believe in ourselves. Remember, we have more to recede but even more to gain. ``

The radical applauded him warmly when he concluded his little pep talk.

`` So, are we ready for old Voldie now ? ''

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At the Hogsmeade center


The programme has begun with a abbreviated background about Voldemort, how he came into ability and what he had done before the-boy-who-lived defeated him for the first time.

Then for the following part, the ministry erected a exaggerate pensive ( courtesy of Harry ) that depicted what happened to the necromancer 's stone, the basilisk and finally the resurrection of the dour lord during the end of the Triwizard Tournament.

various citizenry were instantly aghast at what they saw. They knew renowned Harry thrower, the-boy-who-lived, but no one actually realized the horrors he must have endured to hold up up to his public figure. For a minute, they questioned the righteousness of their feeling of pinning all their hope on a young boy. They had unwittingly stripped him of his youth. Falco columbarius, it was abrasive for anyone !

This was followed by a short breather -- a demo of a proper sorcerer affaire d'honneur and a melancholy wizard dance that involved a man and a womanhood swaying to a haunting tune while riding a broomstick and flying slowly around the stage.

Then the curate announced the next part of the program - the reenactment of Voldemort 's frustration exactly a year ago. Everyone paused to watch. This was the consequence that they have all been waiting for. They have read in the papers that 'You-know-who'was defeated but only a select few knew how.

As the reenactment was being performed, the Minister and the others eyed all the entrances with trepidation. The performance was about to end when citizenry felt a sudden change in the air. Gone was the excitement and captivation in the hearing storey. It was replaced with dread and panic as someone slowly approached the stage.

It was lord Voldemort. There was no mistaking the crimson red eyes that was glowing dangerously, the claw-like fingers and the malevolent posture he exuded. He walked towards the leg like royal line. masses parted to render way to the fledgling. Some even fainted at the stack of his revolting face that seemed to belong to the daemon himself. His claw threatened to squeeze the life out of anyone who dared stand in his way.

Following him were his most confide sidekick, swaying their gown in a self-respectful fashion and removing their hoods as if to proudly display their face to the hushed crew. Some of them came from the most prestigious kin and their duplicity was evident as they dragged a bound and bloodied teenage boy whose clothes was almost unrecognisable from the cutting and bruise he suffered while in captivity. The red whisker was the solely thing that gave his identity away.

Hermione fumed at the wad of his swain but her good gumption dictated that she should not do anything yet. It would be too dangerous to act on impulse. She glanced at the minister and was impressed with the almost ethereal calmness he emanated. It was almost as if he was not staring at his injured son but it was just an act. trench interior, she knew the government minister would like nothing to a greater extent than to literally pull the man who dared harm his son into miniscule pieces.

`` Fancy seeing you here, Voldemort, or is it Tom ? '' greeted the government minister, devoid of any emotion.

`` Do n't ever anticipate me that again. Where 's the boy ? '' demanded Voldemort.

Harry stepped on the stage and hastily removed the concealing charm on his typeface for everyone to see. `` I 'm here, Tom. ''

`` I know. '' master Voldemort grinned maliciously at him and he did not like it all. Something about Voldemort 's arrogant mien made him a little untrusting. It was as if the dark lord knew something he did not.

As if sensing his thoughts, Voldemort leered at him once more, baring his painfully horrid face in his behalf then spoke in a cold vocalization that was supposed to send tremble down his spine ; only what he felt was revulsion instead of fear.

`` …neither can last while the other survives… '' The wickedness nobleman stated. `` Do you have any idea that recently, I have been seriously harboring the persuasion of recruiting you ? You would make been a suitable addition to my favour ranks. Together, we could have reigned the wizarding world and purge it with all the impure races but I 've changed my psyche. Thanks to your piteous and ugly friend here. I am now cognisant that it 's not possible. ``

Harry forced a stoic expression and glanced at the bloodied face of his Charles Herbert Best champion and instantly felt pity for what he must birth undergone. There was no trace of anger in his friend 's fount, only remorse and exhaustion, and that was enough for him to understand that Ron did not betray him purposely.

`` I 'm sorry, Harry. I 've tried but I 'm not just good enough. '' Ron managed to say, his optic pleading for forgiveness.

`` That 's all right, Ron. He would induce found out eventually anyway. '' He tried to conciliate his friend 's guilt.

`` I am such a behind ... '' said Ron and Harry realized he was apologizing for a different reason.

`` Yes, you are. But you 're still my best admirer, Ron. ``

`` T-thanks, Ilex paraguariensis ... ''

`` How touching ! '' mocked the dark lord before shifting his gaze back to Harry. `` And do you roll in the hay what else I 've learned, thrower ? ``

`` well, actually no, but I 'm sure you 'd tell apart me anyway so better get on with it. '' replied Harry lazily, yawning for effect, as if the unharmed thing was too oil production for him. The issue he 'd been aiming for was soon visible in his opponent 's face. Voldemort was now staring warily at him though not as obvious as Harry had preferred.

`` The prophecy only stated that it is potential for you to kill me but still, the probability of it taking place was only fifty percent. Meaning, it could also be the other way around. Tsk…tsk…tsk…what a disgrace ! All those years of preparation …and all for zip ! '' Voldemort suddenly laughed and peered intently into Harry 's face as if searching for a reaction of some sort but failed. `` But I 'm not that cruel you know… '' Harry merely raised an eyebrow at this, patiently urging him to go on. `` I will pass water you a deal. Let 's receive some fun first. Choose any secret plan you want and I 'll let your friend go if you win. ``

`` And what if I lose ? ``

`` Then I shall stimulate your chief. ``

Harry 's mind worked overtime. This was a chance to lessen the amount of roue shed in the terminal battle. Of course, he could not really bank the dark Lord to follow with the dominion and agreements but there was no harm in trying.

`` Let 's kindle the bet higher then…If I win, you and your followers will be at our disposal. If you win, the wizarding world shall be yours… ''

Everyone gasped and stared at their supposed-to-be Redeemer as if he was losing his mind. Even Voldemort eyed him apprehensively for a moment.

`` Harry ! You 're being totally idiotic ! '' yelled Hermione in foiling but Harry ignored her plea.

`` Bloody stupid Gryffindors ! '' Dragon murmured under his breathing place, glaring at Harry for effect but found himself observing the case with growing enthrallment. Harry 's unique approaching to the office intrigued him greatly.

Voldemort sneered with apparent disgust at the traitorous son of his most trusted follower before addressing his perennial foe. `` Your madness astounds me ! Do n't you realize that you 're just making things easier for us ? '' stated Voldemort evenly. He was still puzzled by thrower 's sudden change of tack.

Harry ignored him too. `` So, do you agree ? ``

`` Naturally. What 's the plot then ? ``

`` toss coin. '' He declared defiantly, daring Voldemort to refuse to bring the muggle game but the dismal lord did not say anything except cast a suspicious eye on him, silently weighing his need for choosing it.

The response of the audience was more vocal. Some muggle-borns laughed nervously at the seemingly derisory suggestion while pure-blood sensation seemed curious yet highly skeptical at the Lapp time.

`` He lost it ! ``

`` What 's a 'Toss Coin'?

`` Harry, are you out of your mind ? ! ? ``

`` He ca n't be serious ! ``

Amidst the commotion, Luna instantly sent a telepathic message to assure Harry .'I told you…you are really bizarre but I like it…play with his mind. Old Voldie 's already growing uneasy. Maybe you should try my technique later…see if it works…'
'What technique ? The spaced-out one ?'replied Harry through his mind.

'Yeah, if you want to pretend him really uncomfortable. That one never failed to give people the creeps before .'said Luna in an amused tone.

Harry laughed inwardly .'I 'll hold back that in creative thinker .'

The death-eaters noticed his amusement and were extremely disturbed by it. `` Master, are you quite sure enough this is not a trap ? ``

They eyed Harry warily. They were no dubiety coming up with their own horrendous interpretation of the game - imagining it to be some kind of an exceedingly brutal and violent duel of some kind. After all, was n't it what they came here for ? The origin and panel ? The joy of killing, torturing and instilling fear in the hearts of those who oppose their baronial vision ?

`` secrecy ! '' the night lord hissed angrily. matter were not going exactly as he planned and the thing that he hated most next to thrower was the desperate feeling of not being in command. Unfortunately, he could not back out of ceramicist 's challenge now. `` Shall we begin ? '' he spat as contemptuously as he could muster.

`` Certainly. Here is a galleon. Pick the side you want and the one who wins two out three tosses wins the game. '' declared Harry, his lips curling slightly at the end in mild amusement.

Voldemort spitefully chose the 'Head'function. Harry only smirked at his choice.

`` physique ... You always had to be the 'Head'of something, do n't you ? But unluckily for you, I 'll always be here to 'Tail'you. '' commented Harry as he calmly enlarged the coin for everyone to see. Then he addressed the consultation. `` Kindly listen everyone. This is a vastly known MUGGLE secret plan and was probably played by our old supporter here once or twice when he was not yet busy being the dark Almighty ... ''

Voldemort nodded his head unconsciously and was horrified when he realized what he had just done. several hoi polloi were astounded as they witnessed the action and realized the full logical implication of his words. Even the death-eaters flinched at the revelation. They had never truly believed that the boy was telling the verity when he taunted them before of Voldemort 's confutable heritage but here was an indisputable grounds and they were quite unnerved by it.

Harry stole a glance at Voldemort 's fumigate figure and decided not to overstretch his patience this early. `` Anyway, the coin has two incline - the straits and the can. To be comely, both Voldemort and I are going to toss it then whoever 's face appears wins that round. '' Harry raised his baton. `` On the numeration of three ... ..1 ... ..2 ... ..3 .... ''

Both Voldemort and Harry used their wands to toss the galleon then waited in antipation for the outcome.
The interview, too, held their breath as they intently observed the steadily declining swirl of the coin until it finally stopped.

Tailb

The entire light face cheered and were doing high-fives of their own while death-eaters pointed their wands ominously at them but could not really do anything.

Harry sighed with relief and grinned. `` Well, I win. Sorry, Tom. '' he said though not feeling sorry at all.

Voldemort glared at him in return and concentrated hard for the second toss.

`` On the count of three ... 1 ... .2 ... ..3 .... ''

Again, they both used their wands to toss the galleon, but this clock time, Harry felt something that he should not have. He glanced surreptitiously at Voldemort and noticed his head furrowed in immersion. He shifted his regard to the galleon and confirmed with disgust that Voldemort was wandlessly controlling the galleon for it to descend in his favor.

fountainhead

The death-eaters immediately sent dark marks on the sky in their exhilaration, shocking the mental capacity out of those who were not able to witness the festivity, while the lightly side booed and tried to shove some dark cloaked frame out of the way to get a advantageously view, momentarily forgetting that those were death-eaters they were jostling aside.

'Damn !'Harry thought. 'This man could not even play decently .'

`` smell like I won, Potter. '' Voldemort had regained his confidence in winning the second base toss and was taking majuscule joy in rubbing it in.

`` Just as I have expected ... you wo n't reward the rule of the game, Tom. You could never play a fairish game if your life depended on it. '' stated Harry, his face clearly showing his disgust at the man.

`` That 's what makes me who I am, ceramicist. '' sneered the shadow lord.

`` fine ... If that 's what you want, then I 'll give it to you -- full eruption. Do n't say I did n't warn you. '' Harry said as the air startled to sizzle with energy.

`` On the count of three ... 1 .... ''

`` wreak it all you 've got, Tom. Do n't hold back. '' mouth Harry ominously, his eyes never leaving his opponent 's face.

`` ... 2 .... ''

`` I wo n't. '' declared Voldemort with the Sami intensity but Harry did not leave out the slight waver in his tone.

`` ... 3 .... ''

The galleon was tossed for the end time and everyone waited with bated breath as the strike spun continuously but instead of losing speed, the galleon appeared to twirl loyal than before until no one could clearly promise the possible outcome of the final pass ...

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Chapter 21 : The Final toss


The entire wakeful side watched with great trepidation as Voldemort launched a wide attack on the galleon, staging some highly complicated maneuvers to force it to come in his party favor. With a combination of wand and wandless spells hurled at it, the defenseless coin slowly started to bend towards the evil man while its swirling became more phrenetic. For one dreaded second, they had all thought that the dark noble would win. It was only a mere in from the ground and the wizard savior seemed unable to do anything but hold out one deal to keep it from falling.

Evidently anticipating his triumph, Voldemort gave a triumphant sneer at Harry. `` Thank you for making thing easier, potter, and for that, I might even let you endure but I ca n't speak for your friends though. They might even be plotting your grisly execution as I speak. Is n't it depressing that the the great unwashed you swore to protect will be the ones to wipe off you from existence ? poor kid ... tsk..tsk ... tsk ... and to think I really enjoyed the metre we spent together. Perhaps we can hold a proper duel again some meter ... if you 're still alert, that is. ''

To his surprise, however, Harry seemed unfazed by his taunts.

'' The one with the power to vanquish the Dark Lord had come…and the dark Almighty will mark him as his match, but he will have index the Dark Lord knows not ...

`` What are you talking about, Tom ? The plot 's not over yet. '' said Harry. `` In fact, it 's just warming up. '' With that, he promptly flicked one finger and the coin swung to the former side at a eye blink of an eye.

Voldemort 's agitation as Harry tipped the coin was priceless. The nighttime lord exerted considerable great power to prevent the coin from falling. He barely made it in meter and now his grammatical construction was just sheer deadly. No mirthfulness ... No playing game anymore ... and Harry realized that, too, for he immediately enclosed the area surrounding him and Voldemort with a carapace charm to protect the people from being hit by any stray or reverberate curse.

Once more, the coin was stuck in the middle, whirling in a state of anarchy and the air began to stink of burnt metal as the final toss intensified. They did not have it away it yet but the countless enchantment thrown was beginning to postulate its toll on the coin. The only thing that was preventing it from being destroyed was its go forward circular apparent motion holding all spells at bay. Then for some peculiar ground, all the violence applied gravitated towards the effect then shot upwards at a speed of light.

Harry looked stunned for a second, at a loss as to what could possibly be causing this unearthly occurrence, then his eyes widened in alarm as he realized what Voldemort was intending to do. He tried to block the compound spells from going upwards but between controlling the coin and maintaining a shield charm around them, he realized that he may not let sufficiency intensity level to execute everything at once.

Voldemort was harnessing their combined energy to open a portal -- a portal that would release who-knows-what-kind-of-spirits but knowing him, it would definitely not be angel and querubins. Harry 's fears were confirmed as the once peaceful earth began to judder tremendously at the blazing commotion of nature 's Libra. More and more people were succumbing into the dopy whimsey that 'apocalypse'had come to end all thing. And as if that was not enough, a direful storm started to brew ... with jerking of lightning forming eery bod in the sky.

Harry took a few second gear to absorb everything that was happening around him. The rain had poured and the big H and lightning added a certain sense of foreboding to the current situation. Summoning his remaining effectiveness, Harry pointed his scepter at the galleon.

`` MAXIMO REDUCTO ! ! ! '' He felt the rush of energy grade through his wand, blasting the coin into tiny pieces. The endeavor greatly drained his long suit but he hoped it would be sufficiency to halt the invocation.

The grinding sound of exploding metallic element disrupted everyone 's concentration and time seemed to stick out still as every single eye followed each particle that was falling on the earth. Harry thought that it had gone well until he felt a stinging wiz on his right hired man.

`` Look ! The boy 's scepter is on fire ! '' exclaimed one observer.

Harry promptly dropped the scepter as the heat became unbearable and watched in frustration as it was consumed by the flame. Apparently, the rain was not enough to celebrate it from burning. 'Damn wand ! Too weak for my need… I wish I could deliver my old verge back…'he thought wryly. Wandless magic was not bad but he was also aware that he would be overcome with fatigue sooner than he preferred.

The onlookers stared at each former, wondering who won the game and what would happen now that Harry no longer had a scepter but nonentity could leave an acceptable resolution.

`` You-know-who was obviously using some underhanded joke therefore Harry ceramicist won by default. '' said an old wise man, nodding his head slightly in musing.

`` half-wit ! Did n't you see he destroyed that damn coin causa he was losing ? '' yelled one of Voldemort 's hard worker, raging that anyone dared to suggest that his maestro lost.

`` Hey, hey ! see your oral communication, youth man ! Mister thrower only did that because your master was damaging the ozone layer by directing all the vigour upwards. '' quipped another one. Clearly, no one had correctly guessed what the dark lord was doing yet.

Voldemort, however, was warm to point his finger on his competitor. `` That 's conspicuous cheating, ceramicist ! '' he roared in Erinyes as the energy faded gradually.

`` And what do you squall that - carnival play ? '' Harry retorted angrily, pointing at the remaining rays of light source. He had hoped that he had halted the summoning but he was too previous ... a small hole has already been created ... and he had no sceptre now.

Voldemort noticed his wand 's absence too and the malevolent smirk returned to decorate his sear brim. `` It would n't be long now, potter. Just delay ... '' the dark nobleman stated with speak malice then, completely ignoring the boy, he raised his hands and began chanting an antediluvian spell that no one has heard of before. His most firm servants apparated later to form a human shield around him.

…ku ya ba ri no ku wes
Ti tee kumen
Ah ha….ah ha
Ti kumen ah ha….

Upon realizing that the game was over, people ran around like madmen, unsure of what to do and where to take refuge. chaos consumed the entire plaza. Some had the honorable sensory faculty to apparate to safety but others seemed to forget the little thing called 'magic'that all witches and virtuoso could perform especially in sentence of dire need.

The death-eaters outside the lot took the hoo-ha as a signaling to hex the disoriented people to their centre'depicted object. Trolls, giants, lycanthrope and other dark fauna shortly joined in the uproar. Fortunately, the sun has not fallen yet, effectively hindering the arrival of Voldemort 's most knock-down allies -- the blood-sucking predators and zombies. But at the pace they were going, it would not be long before it comes to that.

Aurors and Order appendage did not emaciate any time though. As soon as they noticed the new arrivals, they quickly shot red Muriel Spark on the sky to signal that it was clock time for the reinforcing stimulus to make it. The majestic centaurs were the world-class ones to answer the 'call', followed by the hobgoblin ... and there were giants and spiders too ! They were led by a grim-faced Hagrid whom none had seen for a prospicient time but it later became apparent that his strong work with the creatures had paid off.

Soon, a full-pledged battle had erupted at the still crowded center. Troll against trolling ... behemoth against giants ... centaurs against werewolves ... giant spiders against other dark animal ... wizards against wizards ...

'This war causes nothing but death and devastation .'Harry thought as he witnessed the fight unfold. 'Our cosmos should not be like this. We could all co-exist and live peacefully .'He was sickened by the state of affairs thus, strengthening his resolution to end the war that day.

As per agreed battle position, adult wizards tackled the death-eaters attacking innocuous and defenseless civilians and the DA member handled those in the immediate neighbourhood of Harry. On inaugural coup d'oeil, the arrangement seemed foolish and severe but they all agreed that although DA members could manage dark wizards, it would be very difficult for them to cast go where there were several noncombatants in the melodic line of flack so the Order just assigned the Danton True Young protector to watch their backs and serve the portkey makers in their job.

prof McGonagall, Flitwick and Vector ( portkey makers ) were the ones in guardianship of the production of pre-arranged portkeys that would transport the innocent bystanders to respective safe house. Unfortunately, its statistical distribution was proving to be a very challenging project for the designate DA appendage since death-eaters had a cruddy habit of getting in their way. vehement confrontations just could not be avoided even if they wanted to. Once or twice, each of them missed death by a few inches but fortunately ended up with only aching soundbox, badly broken osseous tissue and severely wounded flesh. Nothing major. No causa for alarm. It was just the usual.

gentlewoman Pomfrey, Madam Pince and other volunteer healers from St. Mungo 's were the ones handling the injured party. There was simply no fourth dimension to go to the Hogwart 's hospital wing and they had to arouse an lag clinic behind the level. They worked extra time healing the wound and mending expose osseous tissue while prof Severus Snape labored on the quite a little production of healing, reviving and strengthening potions in his make-shift science lab beside the clinic. Saint Peter the Apostle Pettigrew worked as his assistant. Some ministry officials and aurors were sent to protect them from harm. Only heaven knew how many would have been dead if they were not that adept in their chosen field.

As for Harry, he concentrated on the despicable animate being before him who spearheaded the human action of furiousness and destruction. Hopefully, the house-elves led by Dobby were faring well in their posts. He would n't want Voldemort and his pal to just disappear when the going gets too rough for them like what happened in the department of Mysteries.

He looked up again. The golf hole was getting wider and if he did not remediate it at once, affair could go really ugly for them. 'Damn ! He was really invoking the life !'He cursed himself mentally as he realized that he did not have any inkling at all on how to anticipate that ancient spell. He should have paid more attention to the contentedness of the vaticination.


…yariks ariks …yariks ariks
ti kumen ah-ha
ah-ha ku ya ba rin …..


`` ABSOLUTO SCELLER ! '' Harry wandlessly attempted to fold the hole but to his alarm, his downright sealing charm had no effect whatsoever. It did not even reach the target.

At the corner of his eye, Harry noted that the elevate DA extremity seized the chance to rescue Ron. There was no reluctance in their movements. Ginny and Neville viciously attacked the death-eaters while Luna and Hermione attempted to heal and recreate Ron. Draco, being the natural leader that he was, rapidly assigned DA appendage to strategic localisation while the red-headed boy was being healed. 'Good. At least Ron 's in safe hired hand now .'he thought.

`` INCENDIO ! impediment ! '' Harry furiously flung the scourge at the death-eaters within the circle. There was only one thing in his mind. He had to split through Voldemort 's barrier.

The death-eaters erected their own protective ward while throwing their own hexes at Harry.

`` Stupid boy ! Why do n't you just give up ? '' snarled Mcnair as he hurled a staring reductor bane at Harry but the boy only diffused the spell.

`` NEVER ! '' shouted Harry in between defensive and vile spells. He was already worn out from all his to begin with effort but he did not want to stake out.

`` LATIGO INFLAMORE ! ! ! '' a flaming forget me drug emerged from Rookwood 's hand and whipped Harry with it.

One thong collided with Harry 's back and he almost fell over from the stinging whizz of burning physique but he did not let it distract him from his independent objective. Fuming with fad, he retaliated with an ultimate freeze charm to render the vile tool unusable.

`` You have children too, Rookwood. How would you feel if someone of your own form wound your children just because they happened to be on the opposite side ? '' he queried the man who used to mold for the ministry, an authority sworn to protect the people.

`` No children of mine shall fight our noble cause. If they do, I will kill them myself. '' Rookwood retorted in an icy tone, leaving Harry with no doubt that his loyalty to his master was above any other.

`` Merlin ! You 've really sold your soul to the heller and for what -- a few thousand galleons ? '' shouted Harry in mental rejection.

`` For magnate, potter ... .and glory ... '' It was Lucius who answered this time, eyeing Harry with so much scorn that had it been possible, he would have died immediately from his withering glare.

`` Really ? As far as I can see, Voldemort was hoarding all the power and as for gloriole ... .there 's nothing glorifying about what you 're doing. In fact, you 're just disgracing your name. '' stated Harry dryly.

`` PETRIFICUS TOTALUS ! ``

`` CRUCIO ! ``

`` IMMOBILUS ! ``

`` STUPEFY ! ``

`` AVEDA KEDAVRA ! ``

The execration from the enraged death-eaters came flying simultaneously. Harry struggled to dodge them all while shooting offensive jinx of his own but his exhaustion was catching up with him. His reflex was slowing down.

`` HYDROXY OXYDUS ! ! ! '' Three voices yelled at once.

Harry spun around to see who had cast the spell. One was Ron. There was still some tracing of the torture but he seemed definitely better. Behind him were Luna and Hermione who were smiling warmly at him.

`` Glad you 're back, mate. Are you sure enough you 're all right hand ? '' said Harry excitedly as he clapped his bestfriend on the back.

`` I 've been better but there 's no way you can hold me miss the fun. '' replied Ron, grinning from ear to ear.

`` Hey, need any help ? ''

One hand tapped Harry 's shoulder and a fellow affectionateness immediately flooded his whole being as he saw Ginny, Neville and Dragon standing behind, set to fight with him. He was very fortunate indeed to have such patriotic champion. He smiled and nodded. `` I could definitely use your help against those changeling. '' he said, pointing his finger's breadth on the death-eaters who were still slightly disoriented after the urine Cannon spell.

Voldemort 's flunky were greatly dismayed by the encroachment and conveniently forgot that they were supposed to guard their master. They each tackled one of the kick upstairs DA appendage who were more than than eager to drill what they 've trained so operose for.

Harry was thankful to be away from Voldemort 's menacing and revolting presence for a while but his momentaneous rest period was over. He tried every herculean tour imaginable to disquiet the dark overlord but nothing seemed to be working. It was patent that the antediluvian incantation was protecting him until he could land up the conjury. Getting desperate, he scanned the bunch once more to look for someone who could potential give him some relevant solution but all was busy fighting or healing.

He dared to look up once more and was deeply appalled when he witnessed some ghostlike figures emerging from the portal vein and several more were fighting to run away from their confinement. To name things worse, the storm had already escalated into a tropical cyclone and thunder and lightning were multiplying the veneration gene for almost a thousand times.

'Potter .'A voice spoke softly in his head.

'... and I 'm hearing articulation again ... great ... just great !'

'POTTER .'

'... the voice just would n't go away ...'

'POTTER ! ! ! !'The voice was more insistent this time.

A lightning suddenly blinded him from everything and he could see nada but ashen ... pure white..and the part seemed so hollow ... could it be..'God, is that you ? Have you gone to take back the bad spirits ?'asked Harry tentatively, feeling ridiculous yet curious at the Lapplander time.

'What the hell are you rambling about, potter ?'The voice roared in his head, followed by a sealed nasty remark about dim-witted saviors blah-blah-blah ...

'Professor Snape ... ?'Harry slowly turned around saw a disheveled professor Snape who was still carrying several containers of freshly made potions on his custody. The professor must have realized what happened too and decided to help. He was mentally communicating with him and there was no doubt that too much exhaust fumes and chemical were making him a little cranky.

'Good. I thought we 've lost you for a second there .'A huge sigh of relievo followed then ... 'WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU WAITING FOR ? SUMMON THE DE-MEN-TORS NOW ! ! ! THEY 'RE THE ONLY ONES THAT CAN TRAP THE SPIRITS ! ! !'

No response.

'POTTER ? ! ?'the spokesperson inquired in an aggravate tone yet there was also a slight undertone of concern.

'Ooops, sorry, professor. Just wanted to micturate sure that it 's not old Voldie toying with my top dog .'

Snape 's sole response was a sharp and sarcastic retort. Harry smiled inspite of himself. 'Still the like old git ...'

'I heard that, Potter !'

'Just kidding ...'Harry summoned the dementors, measured to leave enough numbers to protect the safehouses.

Within minute of arc, the temperature dropped down than before and the standard atmosphere became instantly subdued as several dementors glided towards Harry and waited for instructions. The few remaining noncombatants fainted and DA penis rushed over to bring their torso to safety.

`` It 's time for you to fertilise. gaining control those malignant spirits ! '' The dementors bowed slightly and went on their way to hunt the roving souls.

Soon, the shopping mall was filled with gaudy shrieks of protest by the disembodied spirit. They had just escaped their prison and were definitely agonized by the prospect of being locked up once to a greater extent. Voldemort was positively livid when he saw what Harry was doing and more so when he noticed that his minions were being beaten to a pulp but for some reason, he did not look too concerned.

... The wickedness lord would put forward the spirit but the one would trammel their souls ... his servants shall be overcome ...

Harry then slumped on the dry land in exhaustion and decided to watch how the others were doing. He was rapturous to find out that they were winning. All the clean-handed bystanders had been led to safety. Ministry aurors had rounded up the defeated death-eaters and were currently transporting them to Azkaban. nigh of the dark creatures were slaughtered and the few survivor had fled. The dementors were having a field day and near of the spirits had been contained. But he did not allow himself to be complacent. Anything could take place within the next few min and the tide could still rick against their favour easily. His warmness swelled with pride when he observed that none of his friends needed any service at all except for Draco who seemed to be struggling within himself as he fought with his own father. This is going to be very interesting .'he thought.

`` founder, how could you be so blind ? The dark lord has given you cypher. You 've traded your soul for nil. Is n't your family more of import than that teras ? '' stated Dragon calmly, pleading his father to sympathise.

`` nonsensicality ! You 've spent too much clock time with the mudbloods and muggle-lovers to fully comprehend the nobility of our cause. The Malfoy 's have always been healthy enough to recognise where our loyalties should lie and I thought you 're just as clever but no -- you had to associate with inferior mass. You 're a disgrace ! '' With that, Lucius threw curse word at genus Draco with such furiousness that no one would even consider that they were related.

Dragon threw spells meant to conquer and not to harm his father while Lucius, being the heartless mother fucker that he was, showed no mercy at all as he hurled powerful wickedness bane on his merely small fry. In fact, he did not even waffle to say the fearsome Holy Scripture when his son fell down after being hit with a particularly nasty spell.

`` How daring you humiliate me in forepart of my Master ! Aveda ... ... ... ... ... Kedavra ! ''

Harry suddenly went numb. He saw genus Draco 's eye widened with horror and sadness as the fiddling William Green spark sped towards his limp form.

Draco closed his optic, accepting his unspeakable luck. He would n't scarper anyway ... he could n't propel. He just could n't believe that his own flesh and blood could be that ruthless.

Harry saw all this and felt remorse for the boy. He used to feel no-account for himself because his parents were killed when he was still a infant but genus Draco definitely had it bad and though he used to be an chesty brat, he did not deserve this treatment from anyone especially from that poor exculpation of a man.

... a terrible thunderstorm would get in at the time when the final battle shall be fought ... seven-spot firm Allies shall be with him ... but one will not survive ...

`` NOOOOOOO ! ! ! ! '' With a sudden upsurge of adrenaline, Harry attempted to deflect the killing torment but it was too hard. Lucius must receive felt such muscular hatred towards his son. Without a thought for his own safety, Harry swiftly leapt to push him out of the way. He thought they both made it to safe until he felt something hit him sharply at the back. As he fell on the ground, a uncanny thought occurred to him ... 'Is this how decease 's supposed to feel like ?'

He sensed someone surge to his incline, embracing him tightly. `` Oh, my God ! Are you all right, hon ? ``

'Hon ?'Harry opened his eyes tentatively and was stunned at the view before him. Ginny and Neville had their wands pointed at an immobilized Lucius. genus Draco was weakly attempting to stand up and judging from his glazed formula, he also could n't believe that he was still alert. But the image of Ron consoling a dolourous Hermione was deeply disturbing.

`` W-what happened ? '' he asked worriedly.

Ron did not reply. Instead, he let his mind hang low and pointed one trembling finger at a figure lying on the ground.

Harry gradually turned his regard to where Ron 's finger led to, fearing the unfit but he had to know. A gloomy quiet followed as he stared in blow at the limp and lifeless signifier of the one who saved his animation.

It was Dobby -- - Dobby, the house-elf.

It was then that he realized how much he must take in meant to Dobby for him to do that. And before he realized it, bout had begun to descend on his face as everything that Dobby had done for him occur flashing back in his memories.



`` Dobby has come…to warn you…There 's a plot…a plot to induce terrible things… ''

`` Err…Dobby, why do n't you sit down ? ``

`` Sit down ? Sit down ? I 've never been asked to sit down by a wizard…like an equal… ''

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`` Why are you doing this, Dobby ? ``

`` Dobby has to discourage Harry potter and if my lord knew….Dobby had to press his hands… ''

`` So you sent those bludgers to avail me ? ! ? Be glad that my bones have not grown back or I 'd accept strangled you to death… ''

`` Dobby is used to death threats, sir. Dobby gets them five times a day at home…. ``

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`` What can Dobby do for you, Mister Harry Potter ? Do you want some biscuit ? ``

`` No, Dobby. I just dropped by to give your talent. ``

`` Oh, Mr Harry ceramist is so kind. Thank you very much ! ! ! '' Dobby hugged him and jumped up and down as if seven pairs of socks were the most wanted talent in the world.

`` Just cry me Harry. That 's what my champion name me. ``

`` A f-friend ? You think of Dobby as a f-friend ? ``


Dobby had risked his lifetime legion time to help him. He broke the house-elf code to warn him of the risk ahead and suffered severe accidental injury because of it. If it were not for Dobby, he would n't have found out about the Room of demand -- where the DA was formed in defiance to Dolores Umbridge 's dingy teaching ; where they took recourse after the fall of Hogwarts ; and to the highest degree importantly, it was where Harry and Luna had been drawn to each former.

Dobby had always been there for him even if he and his Friend just needed something as trivial as midnight snack or hot chocolate. And what had he given him in income tax return -- air-sleeve ?

Another tart wailing brought him back to his senses.

`` Mr. Potter is the great wizard alive. He gave Dobby his freedom. He treated elves as equals…Mister potter gave our lordliness back. '' The humble elf 's shoulders trembled as she spoke those devout lyric. It was Winky and Harry felt more contrite than ever. Dobby was the one who inspired the gremlin to believe that they were not inferior beings…and now, he was gone.

`` I 'm gloomy, Winky. '' was all that Harry could manage to say. He felt that a lump had formed in his throat and he could n't say anything else. His friends were silent as well.

`` It was not your break, sir. It was the evil man 's fault. '' cried the elf and hugged Harry as if to comfort him.

`` How adjoin ! I never thought you had any real worry for that animate being. ''

The group wheeled around to see who had dared make a mockery of their heartbreak. It was Voldemort. The invocation was completed and he strode to them with so much confidence that it was quite unnerving.

`` You 're alone now, Tom. You 're minions were gone. Why do n't just give up while you still got the opportunity ? I really do n't want to kill anyone -- even you….especially you. I do n't require my hands to be tainted with your poisoned blood. '' stated Harry, his furor building once more.

`` Give up ? You must be kidding, Potter. Once I 've won, I can always uprise my followers and inscribe some more powerful ones. '' replied the dark lord, his pose display of ataraxis baffling the group. `` I have finished the evocation. '' he declared triumphantly.

`` well, that 's rather obvious. '' said Harry dryly. `` But it 's also obvious that the dementors have managed to entrap the someone. ``

`` Oh, that…I forgot to mention that I only need one ... ''

`` W-what do you think of ? '' asked Ginny anxiously.

`` Slytherin 's soul had come and transferred his ability to me. '' the iniquity lord replied proudly.

Harry laughed derisively. `` You mean you went to all that trouble for that ? My good ! I thought that you, after claiming that you 're Slytherin 's heir, had already inherited it. But of course you had do something extra since you 're not a pure roue. ``

The dark lord merely scowled at his input. `` I 'm trusted you wo n't find it humorous once I 'm through with you. ``

`` demonstrate it then. '' challenged Harry, his tone not wavering a bit. The sooner he learned what his enemy 's new powers were, the better.

The dark lord 's centre turned blood red with fury at the provocation. He raised his men and turned everything to ice.

`` How about that, Potter ? '' Voldemort grinned maliciously. Before Harry could say anything, he swept his deal once more and trapped everyone nowadays in a flash-frozen square block. `` Or that ? They would die there, Potter…no one could hold up that insensate but at least, they would stay put that way forever. '' The darkness cackled merrily at his achievement.

`` You 've become an elemental… '' whispered Harry in surprise.

`` Brilliant deduction ! And our nexus was the only thing that saved you from that fate. But it does n't count. Now they would find your death and would not be able to do anything. We 're both alone. ''

The shadow Creator rambled more about his achievement, how great and right he had become, and what he would do after…unfortunately, he had lost his lonely hearing. Harry had already conjured a huge fireball and was currently thawing the ice to give up his supporter. Half-way through, Voldemort had noticed the lack of raging retort and terrified shrieks.

`` CRUCIO ! '' he yelled and roared with malicious laughter as he watched Harry collapse on the ground, writhing in pain.

Harry struggled to see how his friends were doing and was puzzled to see them all frantically pointing their finger's breadth upwards. Curiously, he looked up to view what the hullabaloo was all about. The portal was still candid -- - so what ? Then he saw it, or them to be precise. Then he smiled. help has arrived and just in time…

smell of his parents, Dumbledore, Sirius, Cedric and Dobby formed a ghostly shield around him to distract Voldemort while another swiftly entered the circle.

`` What are you doing, boy ? You 'll never realise this without your old wand. '' admonished the spirit of an old man with astray wan middle that shines like the lunar month luminousness. Harry wondered how he ever got the creepy intuitive feeling when he had bought his baton from him before. The old man had a kind expression and a wise, penetrating gaze that reminded him of Dumbledore.

`` But my wand was broken ... '' argued Harry weakly.

`` Is it your verge or not ? '' Harry nodded reluctantly. `` Then cite it and let me do the rest. ``

Harry held out his hired man and focused his head on his wand. It was an unusual combining - holly and phoenix plumage, 11 inches, decent and lissom. `` Accio sceptre ! '' To his amazement, a rustling of malarkey paved the path for Fawkes as it zoomed towards him. Then the Phoenix stopped and flew directly to Mr. Ollivander, dropping Harry 's baton to his outstretched hand.

Harry watched in awe as Mr. Ollivander voiced out another ancient conjuration. The Phoenix flew around the old man and a gold flaming began to gird both of them. The beloved wand disintegrated but its mote remained suspended in mid-air. Mr Ollivander danced around the raging fire that seemed untouched by the electric storm, waving his manus in a smooth-flowing apparent motion. cipher else mattered as the Phoenix plume wrapped around the splinters of wood, joining them together.

Harry stood transfixed as the fabled raspberry shed a teardrop on his verge 's core. The cognitive process was complete. Finally, the greatest wandmaker of all sentence, handed the revived wand to its rightful owner.

`` Try it. '' said the wandmaker.

Harry raised the sceptre above his head, brought it swishing down through the damp air and a stream of red and amber electric arc shot from the end like a firework, throwing dancing spots of light on to the sky.
The wandmaker smiled and bowed slightly. He did not stick out the night face of someone who had lived through the darkest of times. He just seemed contented that his mission had been fulfilled.

`` I knew you were destined for with child things, Mister ceramist. I am deeply honored for having met you, not because you are the boy-who-lived but because you are a truly marvellous person. You have suffered so much yet still maintained your ability to give care for others. ``

`` Thank you, sir. ''

`` It 's my pleasure. Now, fulfill your circumstances and please do be safe, Harry. It 's not your clip yet. You still have a foresightful and fruitful sprightliness ahead of you. ``

`` I take it you 're going then ? '' asked Harry regretfully.

`` Unfortunately, yes. We could only remain for a few minutes. We 're not meant be here. ``

`` Did Voldemort bolt down you, too ? ``

`` Yes, he did when I refused to micturate him a more mighty verge. But do n't vanquish him out of retaliation. Do it because it 's the right affair to do. '' said the wise, old man as his spirit slowly faded.

Harry waved and turned to the ghosts shielding him.

`` I wish we 'd become friends then, Harry. You 're a assuredness guy. '' said Cedric and smiled to show that he meant what he said.

`` Dobby is all right, Harry. Dobby did something honorable and he 's proud of it. Professor Dumbledore said death is just another adventure and he 's mightily. Please evidence Winky that Dobby will determine over her and that she must continue what we 've started. '' said Dobby in his usual high tone.

`` We 're so majestic of you, son. We know you could do it this prison term. '' stated Lily and James.

`` Everything 's going to be fine. '' stated Sirius in a mystic tone.

`` Do n't occupy, Harry. Tom may be the successor of Slytherin but you are Gryffindor 's inheritor and you do n't need to perform that cockeyed ritual to get it. If my cognition of our opposition is still accurate, then I 'd dare speak that you 'll find out soon enough. '' said Dumbledore in the mysterious musical note, his eyes twinkling in amusement.

Harry tearfully nodded and waved as the spirits vanished. `` Thank you all. I hope your endeavour would n't be wasted this fourth dimension. ``

As the souls disappeared, the revolting face of his enemy came to view once more.

`` So, the reunification is finally over. You think having your scepter back would help ? '' The dark lord spat viciously. `` You 're still no match for the great power of Salazar Slytherin ! '' With that, Voldemort raised his hand and the storm instantly became more violent. He integrated the lightning and brutally hurled it towards the boy 's rickety body.

Silence.

zilch could be heard as the lightning struck Harry 's delicate form. The impact forced the ground to crack, burying Harry 's consistency inside.

`` DIE ! POTTER, DIE ! '' Voldemort hollered and hooted maniacally. The electrical energy overload would surely contract the boy to ash tree. There would be no body to resurrect…it would definitely be beyond recognition…heck, not even the scrape would be visible. He danced around like loony and hexed around wildly. He frowned at that. It was not as pleasurable as cursing substantial multitude. He thought some more. 'What the hell ? ceramist 's dead…might as well consume some fun with his friends…'

With that demonic idea, he commanded the wind to wee-wee way and a blazing fire erupted from his hands. He flung them on Harry 's booster for they were the ill-fated ones nearest to his localization. His eyes fell on the freeze bodies of Snape and Wormtail as he searched for other people to trifle with. Another cruel smiling crossed his lips. 'Ah, the traitor ! I 'll carry on with them later…'. He waited for the six trope to agnize the total wallop of the situation. He did n't have to waitress long.

`` HARRRYYY ! ! ! ! ``

`` Merlin ! Did any of you see what happened ? ``

`` No, the violent storm had blurred my vision… ''

`` But where 's Harry ? ``

`` Perhaps I can crystallise you… ''

The six turned around anxiously and were extremely upset to see the dark Jehovah standing coolly there while their friend was nowhere to be found. It was not honorable but they did not say anything. Instead, they glared at him with unconcealed defiance.

`` Still stubborn I see. '' smirked Voldemort. `` But your pathetic friend 's dead… ''

An astounded muteness followed. Then Luna bravely stepped forward and arched an eyebrow. `` You 're lying. '' she declared with such clarity that everyone was inclined to think her.

`` No ? Then look at that cut crack. ceramist 's buried there. No one could be after being struck by multiple lightning. ``

`` No one should live after being struck by the Aveda Kedavra curse either but he did. '' stated Hermione matter-of-factly, putting on her irritating know-all stance.

The dark Creator became greatly annoyed at the reminder. `` IT DOES N'T topic IF YOU BELIEVE IT OR NOT. THE POINT IS HE 'S DEAD. NO ONE 'S GOING TO SAVE YOU NOW. '' he roared hysterically, momentarily losing his ascendence over the situation.

`` Then we 're just going to save ourselves. '' declared Neville and courageously sent a stunning spell to the dark lord.

`` Yeah, you wo n't get rid of us that easily ! '' yelled Dragon and cast his own curses to him.

The six teenagers forgot their booking and begun flinging curses at him at every opportunity. Voldemort 's centre held a maniacal glint as he dodged the curses sent his way and took great pleasance in bringing unrivaled pain to his 'toys'. When he noticed that his playmates could n't play to his satisfaction, he got tired of the game and summoned the lightning once more.

`` Game over. '' The dark master muttered wickedly as he brought down the lightning to incinerate their bodies.

The six adolescent tried to wrap out of the way but they need n't deliver bothered. The reverse never came.

`` Hey, Tom ! Did you miss me ? ``

`` W-what ? H-how ? '' Voldemort stammered in surprise.

`` My scrape absorbed the lightning, idiot. It was quite rejuvenating. I feel like a newly charged battery. You should try it sometime. ''

The six teenagers watched in astonishment as Harry floated on the priming with one hand controlling the direction of lightning.

`` How about now ? '' asked Harry before calmly pushing the lightning to Voldemort 's location.

Voldemort 's eyes widened in panic and stuck one bridge player to deflect the seeable electric liberation. He had no scar that could absorb and he was not really in the modality to testify if he would be revitalized by it.

`` Scared now, Tom. You must accept forgotten one tiny detail in your haste to nail the while - once the portal is open, you could not separate out the heart that would emerge. I am Gryffindor 's heritor and he had also transferred his elemental abilities to me. ''

Voldemort grew more than despairing as it became increasingly obvious that his reward over the boy had vanished into thin air. He only had one more trick up his sleeve. He knew Hogwart 's do not teach this old fight technique anymore.

`` ACCIO SLYTHERIN 'S brand ! ! ! '' he yelled and a silver blade with a serpent emblem elegantly embellished on its hilt came flying out of nowhere. It was also covered with a gummy green nub that emitted a foul olfactory perception.

'Poison…'Harry thought in disgust,

Voldemort gripped the weapon system tightly and glared menacingly at the boy. Godric Gryffindor was a superb fencer in his time but that ability could not be transferred. It had to be acquired through stringent grooming and years of practice. 'The ceramist kid would be helpless this time .'His lightness was magnified as he watched ceramicist 's hesitance. What he did not know was that Harry 's deficiency of ebullience was for an entirely unlike reason.

`` Accio Gryffindor 's Sword ! '' Harry sighed heavily. He had hoped that sword would not be used in his battle with Voldemort. The vaticination was gradually coming true and he did not like the idea of a pre-determined destiny. It made him feel like a matter and not a someone with his own discharge will. Nevertheless, the situation was there and he had to go through with it however loath he may be. He just hoped that after this, there would be no former ridiculous prophecies hanging over his head.

With their swords on one hand and wands at other, the duel began. Voldemort immediately thrusted his face leg and stabbed Harry with his sword arm. Harry blocked the blast before the vane could touch his torso but it grazed his arm lightly instead. Voldemort excitedly watched the parentage ooze from his eubstance before performing some feints to lead astray his opponent into parrying in a different steering. Harry counter-attacked by performing a complicated steel saltation that he knew would tremendously annoy his opponent. He had expected Voldemort to fatigue out easily and just fall but it seemed that Voldemort did not consider it as an option.

As the duel transpired, both proved to be skilled in the art of swordsmanship. Then their swords met with a loud clash and the sudden impact caused the steel to ricochet in opposite direction.

Harry was the firstly to reclaim from the forceful collision. He turned to where the blade had fallen. `` ACCIO steel ! '' he shouted and held out his right paw to hitch the brand on its crimson hilt. To his astonishment, two brand came rushing to his helping hand instead of just one.

Voldemort had noticed it too and immediately lunged forward in an effort to trance the sword before it reached Harry 's hand. But he was too late…Harry had dropped his wand and promptly caught the two steel on his hands. The sudden stochasticity caused Harry to turn around in haste, with both brand sticking out…and he did n't sustain enough prison term to react. It all happened so fast. He just saw a blur of drift before Voldemort painfully collided with the sharp-edge of a blade. And yes, Harry noted wryly as Voldemort 's lifeless body collapsed on the basis, it was the envenom sword -- Sword of Slytherin.

... he shall kick the bucket by his own steel ... and his remains shall reside at the ophidian 's chamber till the end of time ... ''

Suddenly, Harry felt hot tears sliding down his cheeks. 'Merlin, it 's over ! It 's finally over !'He could n't believe it. After respective twelvemonth of conflict, innumerable deaths, and mass destruction….the dark days have passed. He had his wish…now he could live in peace…No More prophecies…no more fighting…just field, normal life….just like everyone else.

He felt his Friend approaching…their steps hesitant…as if they, too could n't think their heart.

`` Harry ? It 's over, is n't it ? '' It was Draco. And his expression was aspirant, his pale blue eye betraying all unshed emotions that he had carefully hidden all those class. Why should he ? He was free now…No more dark Lord to worry about…No more father to impress. Lucius had made it clear that he was no son of his and he was fine with that. 'Good riddance !'he thought happily without even a tinge of regret. Lucius had never really been a father to him anyway.

Harry slightly nodded his head in confirmation. Then a slight joke escaped his sear throat as a unusual realization dawned on him…'How ironic ! After all the hassle he went through….Merlin ! The gods must be drunk when they pre-determined that fortune. '' his laughter intensified at the thought. 'The nearly barbarous, most cunning, most malign wizard of all metre died in …an….accident ...'

`` Are you, okay ? '' Luna asked tenderly when she noticed the strange emotions passing through his face. `` You do realize what happened, do n't you ? ``

`` Yeah… '' replied Harry. An mystify disbelief still written on his face.

`` well, the prognostication did arrive lawful but technically, you 're not a murderer, Harry, so do n't rankle too a good deal about it… '' said Hermione to comfort what she thought was a guilt-stricken best friend.

`` Could you believe it ? He died in accident…and by his own sword too… '' Harry suddenly stopped and glanced at his arm. The stinging champion on his arm where Slytherin 's Sword had grazed before was making him nervous. And he wanted zero but to give in to the darkness that was beginning to overcome his senses…
Author 's Note : This is the live chapter, finally ! So delight critical review, thanks to everyone ....



epilogue

July 2009 ( 12 eld later ... )


`` Everything went hazy for Harry after that. Definitely, Guy Fawkes came to heal his combat injury and he had locked Voldemort 's remains in the bedroom of Secrets. The evil man 's corpse will be locked away forever since aside from Harry, there is no other parseltongue alive. '' said the storyteller to the children in front of him. They were clearly engrossed by the foreign fib and that encouraged him to continue. `` The bad guys were imprisoned in Azkaban including Saint Peter Pettigrew. '' The tiddler groaned at that. `` Hey, the man still had to pay his debt to society you know but do n't concern, he had accepted his portion and was very much willing to abide by. ``

`` What happened to the others ? '' asked a bushy-haired girl with an amazing passion for information as her mother.

`` Oh, impatient, are we ? Well, Mr. Arthur Weasley was still the Minister and a fairly and reliable one at that. He was also very active in advocating the rightfulness of other animate being like house-elves, lycanthrope, Centaurus and goblin. Professor McGonagall was still the Headmistress. professor Snape relinquished his position as the Head of Slytherin House and Potions captain to Draco who turned out to be truly effective with his job. prof Snape also assisted the new DADA teacher from clock time to clock time -- shot who ? ``

`` Harry thrower ? '' asked a red-headed boy with pale down in the mouth eyes.

The story-teller smiled. `` Sorry, wrong answer. Actually, it was Neville. His parents recovered later on since Lucius Malfoy was not there to reenforce their temporary insanity anymore. He also married Susan clappers after he graduated and had a very charming child. '' The nipper cheered in reply. They had liked Neville too and were sword lily that everything had turned right for him in the end.

The story-teller continued. `` Lavender was a seer unfortunately, she still could n't control her gift so she tried a unlike career. She and the Patil Twins opened a boutique at Hogsmeade. Fred and George 's joke shop class prospered and were giving the legendary Zonko 's a run for their money. Lee helped them with the business and later on, the three prankster married Angelina, Katie and Cho respectively. Colin Creevey became the new History of Magic instructor, would you believe ? He made the subject very interesting that no one sleeps through the lessons anymore. Unfortunately, he still hero-worshipped Harry and had the tendency to center on all his lectures on him. '' The story-teller grimaced at that but fortunately, the kid did not notice.

`` But what happened to the dementors ? Did Harry order them to give to Azkaban ? '' asked a beautiful raven-haired young lady. Fortunately, she did not inherit the unkempt appearance of her forefather 's hair as well.

The story-teller visibly shuddered at the suggestion. `` Merlin, no ! Harry sent them back to their reality though he never relinquished his position as the king. He just appointed an officer-in-charge. He believed it was the trump thing to do. That way, no emerging night Almighty would be able-bodied to control them. ``

The children nodded, satisfied with the explanation.

`` What happened to the DA ? Did they disband ? '' asked a faint-hearted boy who was a minuscule on the heavy side but his friends never teased him about it. The boy was so kind and gentle that they never wanted to injure his feelings.

The story-teller smiled once more. `` I knew someone would ask that question eventually. '' He said gently then he paused for a while to wipe his glasses that had become quite misty. `` To everyone 's surprise, none of the DA members wanted to became aurors but nobody condemned them for that. Somehow the hoi polloi understood without any need for explanations. And anyway, the iniquity times had passed so there was no intense demand for that. Hermione married Ron and had a beautiful girl as smart as her mother and as good at Quidditch as her Church Father. She became the headspring of the Department of Magical Creatures while Ron became the Keeper for the Chudley cannon, his ducky squad. Draco married Ginny and were gifted with a son who fortunately inherited his mother 's commodity looks -- - ''

`` Hey, what are you talking about, Mooney ? '' cried the new-arrival in mock protest. He had silvery-blond hair and sick blue eyes. Walking beside him was a beautiful red-head who had stifled a giggle after hearing his words.

`` Hi there, Devon. We were just talking about my wife 's new book. I just wanted to see if the story was trade good enough to be published. '' The dark-coated story-teller grinned mischievously. `` And I was just telling them how golden Dragon 's son was for inheriting his mother 's good looks… ''

`` Oh, yeah ? I think you got it wrong…he got it from his Hellene God father. Callah, why are you laughing ? '' Devon grumbled about some unsupportive married woman but he was grinning too.

The story-teller shrugged them off. `` Anyway, enough with the distraction. Ginny became the Head of Magical Department of Education and I already told you about what happened to the amazing bouncing black-footed ferret so I do n't require to repeat that. '' The children laughed while Devon glared at the story-teller. `` Harry and Luna married later and had twins…. ``

`` Like us, dad ? '' asked the raven-haired little girl and a pale-blond haired boy.

`` Yes, like you….They left the wizarding world and only their close friends knew where they were and what their business were but they lived happily ever after. '' lander Mooney, the story-teller closed the book and watched the children 's reactions. `` And that 's the end of Lana 's final exam book entitled 'Harry Potter and the doomed Prophecy'. Do you like the story ? ``

`` Yes, we liked it very much, dad ! ``

`` That 's a cool tarradiddle, Uncle Lander. But where 's auntie Lana ? ``

`` Oh, she 's preparing your snacks right now. You see she 's quite nervous about your reaction so she decided not to be here while I tell you the story. ``

`` Oh, but we liked it, uncle ! ``

`` Then you can tell her yourself later. I 'll just go and see if she needs assistance. '' Lander stood up and headed for the kitchen. Devonshire and Ginny followed shortly.

`` Do you reckon it 's Stephen Samuel Wise to publish that book, Harry ? '' asked Draco suddenly, dropping the pretense.

`` Why not ? It 's very educational and mountain of children will do good from it. ``

`` Wo n't we be discovered ? '' asked Ginny, voicing out her own concern.

`` I wo n't be risking the exposure of our creation since it will only be released in the muggle macrocosm and they would all recollect that it 's just a pattern queen tale. '' Harry replied calmly then smiled when he saw his wife nervously wringing her hands while staring half-heartedly at the sandwiches and succus on the table.

`` Did the children like it ? '' she asked worriedly.

`` Like it ? No, they did not like it…. '' His married woman 's beautiful face fell in dashing hopes. `` They did not like it….but they loved it, hon ! '' he said and embraced her married woman tightly.

Lana 's eyes immediately shone with happiness. Then shyly, she removed herself from Harry 's arms when she noticed Draco and Ginny smiling knowingly at them. `` Oh, hi ! '' she said then remembered the collation she promised to the Thomas Kyd. `` Why do n't you all help oneself me work the food for thought to the children ? They must be hungry by now…after all, it was a very long novel. ``

POP !
POP !
POP !
POP !

The four adult were surprised at the sudden noise that could only be identified with apparation but they were not bothered by it anymore.

`` Came to admit your tyke, I suppose… '' commented Harry, pleased to see the new-arrivals but did not like the fashion of expatriation they had used.

`` Oops, sorry, mate. We had planned to use the car but the traffic was so labored and we could n't look to see you again. '' said a tall and finely-built man with a bulk of red-hair. It was Ron.

`` Yes, we have something urgent to talk about. '' said Hermione, still bushy-haired but was not bothered by it.

`` Very pressing. '' Neville agreed, his timidness gone but the conciliate manner was still evident.

`` Shh…let 's us talk about this later… '' said Susan Bones-Longbottom as she helped Luna make some more sandwiches.

After everything had settled down, the eight adult beldam and champion carried the food and walked silently to where the nipper were. They stopped in their racetrack when they noticed that the children were discussing something…interesting.

`` Your mom 's a really great writer. I wonder where she got all her ideas ... I mean they 're so detailed…the characters and event are so real. She described everything so vividly as if she was there and witnessed it all happen…It 's freaky ! '' commented genus Draco and Ginny 's son.

`` well, she 's a niggling weird. Mom said she used to photograph at her for making up floor but they ended up as friends anyway and your mom put her creativity to unspoilt use. '' said the Weasley 's daughter.

Hermione eyed Luna sheepishly but Luna waved her off. `` It was a tenacious time ago, Hermione, and as your daughter mentioned, we ended up as friends anyway. '' said Luna with a warm smile.

`` Do you think there 's a fortune that Hogwarts really exists ? '' asked the Longbottom child.

`` No way ! It 's gross fabrication. Mom said so. '' replied potter 's son and crossed his arms stubbornly as if the matter had already been settled.

`` But it would be cool, do n't you think ? '' commented Potter 's girl dreamily. `` Just opine, we 've all just turned eleven and if that 's existent, then we could all go. ``

`` Yeah, cool ! Provided that we 'd all go to Gryffindor house, of course of instruction. Apparently, it 's the best star sign there. ``

Behind the door, the Gryffindor 's nearly choked with laugh at the sight of Draco 's dismay expression but they all knew he was just kidding around. They continued to listen.

`` You know I really chance it weird that our natal day are so near each other. ``

`` I know what you mean. It 's such a strange coincidence. It almost seem that we 're all descent brother 's and Sister. ``

`` Coincidence, my foot ! It 's necessity, fry ! We all thought we 're going to die then…. '' muttered Draco under his breath as he listened to the children 's conversation. The others nodded in agreement.

The adult decided to put an end to discussion before it gets out of hand when, out of the blue air, four tawny owls soared through the open life room window and dropped several buddy-buddy lambskin on the minor 's laps. The adults were unprepared to see the empurpled wax seal on the sheepskin complete with the intimate elegant'H'with the miniature prototype of lion, snake, badger and eagle embellished around it.

They turned to their small fry who were gazing at them expectantly instead of being terrified upon learning that they 're unlike. The children had just finished reading their letters and were patiently waiting for an explanation.

`` Is this a caper ? '' one of child asked when the adult failed to say anything. The excitement in his representative betrayed the fact that he wanted the letter to be authentic.

Again, no reaction. The grownup just stared at one another in mix-up. They knew this moment would issue forth eventually but they have n't discussed it thoroughly yet.

`` This is precisely what we wanted to speak to you about, mate. '' Ron whispered to Harry 's ear.

The children eyed them suspiciously.

`` If these alphabetic character are what we believe they are, then you 've all got a lot of explaining to do. '' another one ventured courageously after a very long and uncomfortable silence.

Finally, the source of the Harry Potter serial relented. `` Yes, I think we do. '' Then she motioned her husband and the others to sit comfortably as what she was about to say would get a very farsighted time to finish. `` Now, let me tell you the genuine story…. ``

THE END

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