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

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

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

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

`` I knew it ! Harry 's been so Weird lately. Now, I know why. '' said Book of Zachariah with a smirk.

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

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

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

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

`` Yeah, we prefer to take heed it from the reference. '' added George with the Sami incredulous expression.

`` Absolutely not ! '' exclaimed another.

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

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

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

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

`` Clearly, too much solitude and hanging out with crazy unhinged his brain. '' commented Zacharias sarcastically but no one reacted to his taunt.

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

`` Harry was the one who risked his animation to prevent Voldemort from getting the sorcerer 's Stone. He saved my Sister from his evil clutches, killing a dangerous basilisk in the process. He spared the life of the person who betrayed his parents when he could birth had his retaliation. And most importantly, he gave us go for when everything was at its speculative. If those are not enough to convince you of Harry 's innocence, then I pity you. '' Ron spoke in a hushed quality but everyone was hanging on to his words. `` I chose to think that Harry 's not guilty. Had the place 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 reason to suspect that this showcase would be dissimilar. '' said Neville with such vehemence that astounded the others.

`` But what about the flack ? 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 unharmed affair is comical. I 'm sure as shooting dad would set things directly soon. '' said Fred confidently.

`` Hmmm .... '' began Hermione, trying to discern if it would be Isaac Mayer Wise for them to get it on what the Order had decided. `` Moody told us to go along for now and see where this will guide us. But he also said we have to keep an ear and eye out for clew. If their hypothesis are correct, then a new dark God Almighty could be emerging and using Harry to divide the wizarding community of interests. ``

`` So, are you saying that we have to act that we really think the news ? ! ? '' said George incredulously as if he found the estimate idiotic. `` What if Harry found out ? He 'd be mad for for certain ! ``

`` Then we 'll simply explain. Listen, as of now we do n't know what 's going on yet so until we discover something, let 's go along with the current but we do n't involve to announce it to the unharmed human beings. A dignify silence will do. '' said Hermione patiently.

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writer 'S NOTE : I 'll be writing about Harry 's situation and Luna 's Recovery next. delight remember to look back. Thanks !
Chapter 6 - Not Just a pipe dream


After the other DA penis had left, the three searched the palace once more for any proof of Ginny 's whereabouts and procured some books from the Restricted sphere which they forgot to search earlier in their disoriented state. The next day, feeling oddly tired and spent, they made their way half-heartedly to the Great Hall to receive their breakfast. It had only been four days since the condition had ended and yet it felt like years.

`` I honestly thought this was going to be our honest vacation ever ... '' spoke Ron heavily as if the bare 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 squeamish, I guess, but just hanging out without worrying about black ace would be pleasant enough. ``

`` Sometimes, it 's really unmanageable to be friends with Harry. affair always pass to him and we always get involved somehow. '' said Ron thoughtfully. `` The just difference is that we usually do it with him but now, we do n't even know where he is or if he 's still active ... ''

`` Now, do n't say that Ron ... '' said Hermione reproachfully and turn away her bushy-haired head to uphold perusing a Koran they had acquired the Nox before. It was really depressing to pick up someone say it out loud. It made the unhurt thing seem Thomas More literal. But Ron went on as if he had not heard her or if he had, he just select to ignore her.

`` Then, there 's the thing with Ginny. Foolish female child, I do n't know what came to her - leaving the castle like that, without so much as a note to inform us if she 's safe ! '' He paused for a while to swarm himself a swallow. `` She really scares me sometimes. First, that matter with that Malfoy git and now, this. '' He had a far away look on his face, then he shook his heading slightly as if he was dismissing a negative thought.

`` Hey ! Look who just arrived. '' exclaimed Neville suddenly, jerking Ron back from his momentary daze and startling Hermione into slamming the book shut in surprise. Her middle immediately widened with bafflement as she identified the coming chassis.

`` Why are you all here again ? I thought we all agreed to hunt for clues ? We ca n't gather lots information if we 're all here. '' said Hermione in soft annoyance as she saw the old DA members drew near.

`` Well, we just found out the hard way that the business atmosphere now is far from accommodating. We decided to close the workshop until this whole ridiculous scam is over. citizenry refused to buy our stuff now just because we 're acquaintance with Harry and some had already resorted to vandalizing our premises. '' admitted Fred ruefully.

`` The sap seem to think that we had an evil cabal with Harry and that our production are basically gloomy object in camouflage. They did n't mind before though but now ... .I do n't know. masses are really gullible sometimes. '' said George II with the Saami get down tone.

Hermione crossed her arms over her chest and eyeball Cho and Lee quizzically, not realizing that she presented a very uncanny picture of the stern Headmistress.

`` I came here because I have cipher better to do at home 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 change the issue before he could ask any more than questions. `` Have you found anything useful ? '' she turned to Hermione.

`` Not yet. But maybe you could serve us. There 's a bunch of books upstairs that we need to search 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 meter reading myself. Think you 're up to it ? The books are huge and it would probably acquire me forever to read it all. ``

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

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

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

The Twins immediately shot clandestine looks with each other 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 stay here without informing her. '' suggested Neville helpfully, seeing their discomfort.

`` Thank you for your musing, Mr. Longbottom. I heard everything and I 'm allowing them to stay as long as necessity. You could all stay at Gryffindor dorm. '' They were all surprised to see the Headmistress appear behind them. `` Oh, I forgot to mention something. madam 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 require her to bear a relapse now that she 's making so much progress. '' The headmistress said and turned to leave.

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

`` What ? '' asked Ron. `` Always telling us what to do like we 're a bunch of stupid nestling ? ``

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

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

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

`` confidence me, Hermione, you would n't wish to have it off. '' 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 room and the boys at another. There was no trouble with that organization. However, they were still ill at ease at having Luna there since her presence would halter them from discussing anything related to their nowadays predicament and excluding her will make her feel unwanted.

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

`` Of course of study, dear. Why would it not be ? '' She replied kindly and gave her a smile that was rarely seen by educatee, 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 holiday, too. You 'll see him soon, do n't worry. '' replied Professor McGonagall and charge admonition glances at the other adolescent who still had not spoken a I affair. `` I 'll be leaving you now. Take care of yourselves. ``

The awkward 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 seem to witness the quarrel to give tongue to herself. Even Fred and George IV had nothing odd to say to break up the ice. The silence only ended when Luna self-consciously sat down and pre-occupied herself by writing something on a piece of paper.

The boys immediately excused themselves and went back to their room while Hermione suddenly found it imperative to take a cascade. Cho, still uncertain of what to do, stay on for a piece, thinking that this was the staring chance for them to talk about what she had in mind but she had not even uttered a watchword yet when Luna smiled weakly at her.

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

Cho felt her heart twist with sympathy as she heard Luna say that. Poor little girl ! Always assuming that nonentity wanted her around. If she only knew that she got the boy every girl was dreaming of, she would not feel so unsafe. But she could not distinguish her yet ... or could she ? Before the tragic incident, they had already gotten along well and were the solitary ones to suspect Ginny of deception. She wanted to lecture about it with somebody who would understand 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 tug away the tears that threatened to fall as she watched Cho leave. She should have stayed in the hospital wing. At least there, she would not palpate so bruise if anyone ignored her because nobody else was there aside from lady Pomfrey who was always busy with her healing potions anyway. Her only visitant was Harry and she was contented with that. He made her jape with his jocularity. He told her suspicious stories about Hogwarts lifespan ... He taught her respective wizardly antic that she had not even imagined possible before ... and most of all, he made her feel especial and proud of herself. But he was away now and she was stuck in this residence hall where nobody even bothered to show her around. And they had been acting very odd ... very odd indeed.

As she continued her musing, she noticed a newspaper peeking from behind the cover of the sofa on the reverse side. It looked as if it somebody had shoved it there rather hastily. Feeling slightly amused and curious at the like time, she pulled the paper and began to read the front page.

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

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

HARRY ceramist -- THE NEXT DARK LORD ? ? ?


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

'This can not be avowedly !'She thought to herself then her straits 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 honest ... this ca n't be true ...'Then as the awful pounding on her head continued, several alarming ikon flashed dangerously in her mind. She saw her father screaming in pain as Voldemort threw her to two death-eaters ... She saw Voldemort disarm his resister ... Then, she witnessed as a death-eater shot the killing condemnation on her Father-God ... `` NOOOOOOOOOOOO ! ! ! FATHER ! ! ! ! '' She struggled to stay witting but the pain sensation was unendurable. The concluding thing she heard before her torso succumbed to the excruciating esthesis was the terrified outcry of her electric current dorm mates.

`` LUNA ! '' called Hermione but was shocked to incur her unconscious mannikin lying on the ground with one script still clutching what looked like the former day 's newspaper publisher. She carefully removed the paper from the fille 's grasp to confirm her suspicion. `` WHO LEFT THIS musical composition OF GARBAGE lying AROUND ? ! ? '' she angrily asked the others, waving the violative composition in front of them.

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

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

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

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

`` I think that would be wise. We 'll take turns at keeping an eye on her until she wakes up. Cho and I can take the first turn, Fred and George V next, then Neville and Lee, then Ron. Ron will possess no better half because this is his demerit. '' said Hermione and pushed the boys away before they could voice out any objection.

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

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

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

`` I hope this chance event triggers her memory back. '' said Hermione and they both fell silent as they watched the girl who had already suffered a lot. The first gear hr had passed ... Luna was still unconscious ... .Second hour ... .No alteration at all and the two girls were already feeling their eyelids droop from fatigue and lethargy ... Third hour ....

`` 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 unspoilt to choke a yawn.

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

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

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

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

`` LUNA ! LUNA ! WAKE UP ! ! ! ! '' They all shouted at once then feeling desperate, Hermione slapped Luna 's allow for cheek forcefully.

`` I saw it in a muggle moving-picture show once and it worked. '' she explained as the others stared at her in puzzlement. Amazingly, Luna started to fleet her lid slowly until she was able to pry them afford. Neville quickly offered a trash of water supply which she gratefully accepted.

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

The others shifted their gaze uneasily. They had never witnessed Luna on an wild fit before and seeing it now made them extremely uncomfortable. She 's almost the likes of 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 heal on your own. '' said Cho in an apologetic tone.

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

`` And what about the news ? Have n't you bothered to discipline them ? That 's really idiotic ! Harry would never ever do those horrible things ! Has the wizarding world conveniently forgot what he did for them ? The forfeit he made ? How he almost died so that the others may live ? '' yelled Luna angrily, ignoring the others'attack to becalm her down.

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

`` Luna, drink in this potion. It will help you calm down down. '' said madam Pomfrey as she examined her patient. `` 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 sire, Luna. It must be really painful. '' said Ron sympathetically. He could identify with her because he had almost lost his Fatherhood at the ministry too.

Luna 's expression softened immediately at the mention of her father. She remembered every unpleasant details of her animation now. Her father joined Voldemort 's Army to ensure her refuge but in the end, it had all been a lie. Voldemort never kept the hope that he would let her live if her father followed his bid. In the end, her Father-God dropped all pretense and rushed to make unnecessary his exclusively baby but he failed. He was killed mercilessly by one of Voldemort 's firm followers.

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

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

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

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

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

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

`` Harry ? ''

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

`` No, it 's not just a ambition ... I can not excuse it but it 's like Harry was sending me a visual sensation of what 's happening to him ... '' said Luna desperately.

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

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

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

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

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

`` Voldemort, of row. 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 George at once.

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

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

`` NO, HE DID NOT ! ``

`` Miss Lovegood, please be fairish. The nightmare is over. Harry defeated the Dark Lord death October. '' said professor McGonagall, adopting her stern demeanor once more to finalise 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 clock time, the enormous crank jar on one corner of the elbow room suddenly exploded into diminutive pieces. Then Luna 's pupils vanished and her eyes blazed white with fury, scaring the mentality out of those who witnessed the shocking transformation.

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

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


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

The DA members looked nervously at one another. Harry had repeatedly said the Same thing to them but they refused to believe him. They purposely closed their center to the possibility just because believing otherwise was so practically simpler. But they should have known better. After all Harry was the only one who have fought with Voldemort directly before. He was the only one who could distinguish the difference.

The Headmistress seemed terribly unnerved by Luna 's outburst and was not able to say anything so they looked helplessly upon the Potions overlord to admit accusation of the situation.

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

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

`` It would be faster if you see it yourself. '' said Luna, then with astonishing pep pill and unbelievable magical sack, she conjured a white bed sheet over the paries and closed her centre in intense concentration. Unsure of what to expect, they just stared blankly on the lily-white sheet of paper and waited. Then to their amazement, images started to appear on the screen enabling them to clearly visualize Harry 's condition.

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

`` Do n't break up her ! '' he whispered angrily.

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Harry 's hands were held tightly by two thick silver gray range - the exclusively things that were keeping him from falling into the roaring inferno four feet underneath his thin body. Around him were ten hooded build moving about in a fluid gesture while two others were mercilessly taking turns into whipping his already unconscious form. His clothes were torn from the lashes and blood was oozing from his wounds but his persecutor'lustfulness for affliction seemed insatiable.

`` Is he weak already ? '' asked a cold voice of a public figure who had arrived to check on the captive 's condition. The man had claw-like digit and ruby centre. It was Voldemort.

`` Yes, Master. We have been doing this for an 60 minutes now even after he collapsed from the pain. I do n't mean he would be doing a lot magic now. '' declared one of the whippers proudly.

The darkness nobleman cackled with joy at the news then he flicked his wand slightly at the captive. `` ENERVATE ! ''

At the enchantment, Harry 's eyes weakly opened but he did not seem surprised at seeing Voldemort in front of him. Nor did he appear terrified. In fact, if one would calculate closely, one would notice a hint of amusement there. Contrary to their laying claim, he was not unconscious ... He was merely pre-occupied with establishing a connection with his girlfriend so that at to the lowest degree one person would sleep together the the true even if he failed to survive this in vogue encounter. `` hello, Tom. ''

`` So you 're obsessed with pleasantries now, Potter ? Do n't worry, I can encounter along. '' said the wickedness lord in mock entertainment. `` howdy, Harry. I 'm 'pleased'to run into you. ''

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

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

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

Voldemort stared at the boy in confusion. He was not used to this abrupt alteration in ceramist 's position towards him. Whereas before, he could easily scare away the boy, now it seemed that his long clip enemy felt convinced enough to reject 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 pull a few surprises of his own.

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

`` What are you up to, ceramist ? '' asked the nighttime Jehovah coldly.

`` nada. You were the one who was up to something. Faking your destruction like that ... Merlin ! You should be ashamed of yourself ... really, imitating Wormtail of all mass ... tsk ... tsk..tsk ... I expected more from the DARK LORD. '' scoffed Harry, putting an emphasis on the 'LORD'percentage in the most sarcastic feeling that he could deal. From his high-pitched position, he noticed a slight smirk on Dragon 's back talk and he pondered whether it would be possible that Draco was not as bad as he thought. Maybe Luna was right ...

`` Yes, I faked my own end. Since I could not get hold of that ridiculous prophesy, I devised another way to regain out how you plan to defeat 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 proud of to inform you that our crony wands wo n't have to duel with each other again. ``

`` Why ? You 've forced Mr. Ollivander to produce you another verge ? '' asked Harry nonchalantly. At the looking of surprise on Voldemort 's face, he added somewhat coolly. `` You did n't retrieve I 'd figure it out, do you ? mind you, I knew about Bellatrix too. She was the person behind the mask and you put a spell on her vocalism and taught her decent wandless legerdemain to effect the illusion. You just forgot one tyke particular, though. Even if you were able to storm Ollivander to add Fawkes'feather into her wand, it WAS still HER baton and I happen to know that SHE, NOT YOU, was the one who killed Dog Star. You should have gone all out with your juvenile system and let her use your baton. ''

Voldemort was momentarily taken aback by this but he recovered rapidly. He gave him a mock applause. `` brilliant ! But you 're improper on one account. I happen to wish my wand and it will stay put that way, whereas yours was already .... bring out into one-half ... .by your own headmistress. '' He said slowly to let the devastating news program cesspit more painfully but if he was expecting Harry to reckon angry or sad, he was severely thwarted. Incensed by his lack of reception, he levitated the days'newspaper so that the boy could read 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 cute name ? Were you shocked that the wizarding world do n't see you as a hero now ? Even your friends and former Allies have deserted you now ... '' sneered Voldemort malevolently.

`` Actually - No. It would consume More than that to offend me now. So what do you be after to do after successfully ruining my report ? '' asked Harry with the same blank expression. `` You 'll threaten to vote out me again ? '' he added disdainfully.

`` Threaten ? Not threaten, ceramist. I 'll pour down you this prison term and without your annoying trespass, I would be exempt to appropriate the wizarding humanity once more. '' said Voldemort, his eyes glinting evilly at the prospect of finally being able-bodied to remove the most serious obstacle in his path.

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

`` Is that so ? Maybe it would be more harbour if individual from your own house killing you instead. '' He motioned Ginny to come forward gave her a wand then he pointed his own scepter at Draco. `` putting to death him now, child, or I 'll toss off the young Malfoy. ``

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

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

Voldemort became suddenly wary of his easy compliance and decided to hasten the mental process. `` CRUCIO ! '' he sent the spell at Dragon whose weakened trunk 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 primer coat in remorse as she saw the green light struck Harry squarely on the chest. Sobbing hysterically, she now realized that she had indeed foolishly chosen the wrong position. She had just murdered one of her unspoilt friends -- the Lapp somebody who saved her before. How could she ? She was even bad than Voldemort !

eyesight her disconsolate state, Voldemort decided that two Sir Thomas More commands would be decent. But he did not need to stay. After all, Harry was dead and there was no need for him to pine away any more than of his wanted time.

`` Wormtail, I 'll give you here to ruin the grounds. shed the body into the fervour. '' ordered Voldemort wickedly, then he turned to Dragon. `` Mr. Malfoy, due to your father 's Recent achievement, I 'm willing to give you another fortune to wee-wee up for your other disobedience. Dispose of the girl and you can come back to my unspoilt graces. You do n't want to be a disappointment to your father, do you ? ''

Draco, whose face was still hidden, changed his verbalism to one of aristocratic arrogance before he faced the wickedness man. `` Yes, My Lord. It would be a pleasure. '' He heard him inform Wormtail that they would be leaving. Maybe, now 's their chance to break away ...

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

When Voldemort and the other death-eaters were gone, Draco and Wormtail immediately dropped the feigning and hurried to Ginny 's side.

`` Ginny, I could rub out your memory of this if you want. '' offered Wormtail but the miss shook her foreland vigorously.

`` No, I want to recollect every detail of where my foolishness had led me. I want to transfuse in my mind 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 torture and held the cry figure in his arms.

`` Draco, Ginny ... that 's enough ... You must escape now. Do n't ware time. Voldemort will get mistrustful if I do n't plow up at the Manor soon. '' said Wormtail nervously.

`` No, you must derive with us. We need your help. We do n't bed where to go. '' said Draco in desperation. `` And we must use up Potter 's body with us. The least we could do is leave him a right burial. ``

Wormtail silently struggled with himself before coming up with a decision. Voldemort would wipe out him anyway if he found out that he let the two escape. `` Alright, I 'll do with you. '' He unlocked the chains on Harry 's deal and levitated him carefully to the priming. Then, he took out the portkey that he had prepared earlier in the hope that the opportunity to fly would total up. Within seconds, the four were transported to a station that only Wormtail had any cognition of.

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The onlookers panicked slightly when the images on the CRT screen disappeared. The concluding scene they witnessed was that of Voldemort forcing Ginny to off Harry and using Draco as the musical instrument to check her compliance.

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

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

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

`` I do n't bonk. ''

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

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

`` Then, I guess we have no way to site 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 mean I could forgive you and your sister if she went through with it. '' said Luna truthfully at Ginny 's brothers. `` Cho and I already suspected her before but your emotions got in the way. ''

Ron, Fred and George sadly lowered their heads in shame. 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 have been in the position to avail her retort to the right path. They protected her too often ... and now, all of them were paying the price. This was war, and in war, ties among champion and families were usually not as firm as the bonds of choice.

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

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

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

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

`` wellspring, at least we were capable to unravel part of the mystery. '' said Hermione to cheer everyone up. `` Now, we know Voldemort 's still around and that he designed a most flesh out plot of land to divide and suppress the wizarding macrocosm and to eliminate his foeman in the worst way potential. ``

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

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

`` By the way, how did you memorize to do that ? '' asked Neville in wonder, pointing at the make-shift screen.

`` Harry taught me. I also wondered why he was exerting so a lot travail into teaching me but now I understand completely. You did not believe him and the DA lost its determination. But he knew that this is going to happen so he decided to portion what he knew with me and we spent nearly of the fourth dimension practicing patch. He prepared me for the worst. '' replied Luna in a frigidity voice that they had not heard before. `` Now, if you 'll beg off me, I need to rest. ''

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

`` What ? ''

`` nil. '' replied Snape after a moment 's vacillation but Luna nodded as if she was capable to read the still question in his mind.
Chapter 8 - The Unholy Alliance ( Part 2 )


`` Ouch ! Wormtail, could n't you have prepared a indulgent landing daub for us ? '' complained genus Draco as they fell on a muckle on a marble flooring.

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

`` Aahhhh ! ! ! '' They heard Ginny yell in fright. They immediately brought their scepter out.

`` What 's the problem ? ``

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

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

`` Godric 's holler - thrower 's old house. '' replied Wormtail.

`` WE ARE AT POTTER 'S mansion ! ! ! '' exclaimed Ginny and Dragon, clearly unnerved by the revelation.

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

As expected, no one bothered to look at Harry 's response at the mention of his house but of course, what person in his right state of mind would gibe for a corpse 's reaction ? However, had they taken the time to give him even the bare of a glance, they would have noticed his partially covered eyes scanning the elbow room with groovy interest.

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

'Oh, what a brilliant idea ! Thanks, Ginny .'imagine Harry in amusement. Then trying not to strike his bridge player too much, he caused the furnitures on the elbow room rearrange itself ... Afterwards, he levitated his parents'portrait and halted it directly in strawman 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 terra firma and apologized profusely to his previous best friends.

`` I 'm really drab for betraying you ... .Lily..James ... paradise knows I 've suffered enough ... and your son ... He gave me the prospect but I let the chance mooring on my finger's breadth ... I was a coward ... take me if it could stay your anger ... but let the nipper go ... They 're still young ... They can still change their fashion ... '' said Wormtail remorsefully then he began to punch himself hard for every crime he committed under Voldemort 's big businessman.

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

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

`` It 's my defect, too. If I had not chosen to follow Voldemort, he would still be alive today ... I have been foolish ... but that cause is unacceptable ... You can punish me ... and if that punishment would be demise ... then so be it. '' said Ginny as she continued to cry in anguish.

Harry heard their confessions and endeavor at an apologia but he was not quite finished yet. With another undulation of his hand, he moved the portraits out of the way and projected the tantrum of his parents'decease on the wall. Then he levitated himself high up and called their attention.

`` YOU, traitor ! WHY HAVE YOU DECIDED TO sum THE EVIL English ? '' his booming articulation echoed around the house and the three terrified creature faced what they thought was a living dead Harry with exceedingly remorseful expressions.

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

`` No enough ground to justify our actions - it was just manifest lecherousness for major power and cecity to the truth. '' stated Draco bravely and resigned himself to his fate.

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

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

`` HOW CAN I BE for certain THAT YOU WO N'T BETRAY THE luminance position AGAIN ? '' demanded Harry. The three looked up expectantly. It seemed like they were not going to die today after all.

`` You 're ghost could watch our actions everyday, and if you see us straying again from the path of goodness, then it 's your decision to make. '' replied Wormtail and the other two nodded in concord.

`` Very well, I 'll check on to your Word for now. '' said Harry then feeling the effect of overweening use of power added to the pain he had to put up before, he closed his eyes and was ineffective 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 puckish smile.

`` Hey, what 's wrong ? You did n't seem to mind that when we were at the rough-cut room. '' he drawled and gave genus Draco a half-smile.

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

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

Draco and Wormtail reluctantly touched his cheek too.

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

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

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

`` Let me show you what really transpired. '' said Harry then summoning what was left of his strength, he projected his own dying scene on the wall in slow question and the three watched the outcome carefully.

As Ginny was about to shoot the killing cuss on Harry, a fall of rip fell upon the verge and instead of the require green light, a white beam escaped from its tip instead. Then bare inch after it left the wand, Harry waved his imprisoned hand slightly and the E. B. White beam was transformed into a green one.

`` That, my booster, is one of the wonderment of magic. As what Bellatrix, your sometime ally, had told me, the give-and-take are not enough ... .you need to really mean it ... you have to use up intense pleasure in inflicting painful sensation and in my case -- decease. 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 lead my body to rot in that wretched place - that in itself was remarkable enough. Then I heard your apologia earlier and the promise to switch. I am not a God but I 'm willing to forgive you because I know that it is the right wing to do. '' explained Harry.

`` Oh, I 'm really blue, Harry. Thank you for being so kind. '' said Ginny and she kissed him lightly on the impudence in gratitude. Draco did not reckon too delight with it, though, but he did not say anything.

`` Never mind that. After what I 've just shown you, do you still think that you could throw 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 good. '' admitted Ginny.

`` It was not that potent for me. If you could recollect 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 captain was. To be honest, Voldemort 's eerie secrecy had been bugging me for months and I wanted to cope with him soon to end my agony. I have to admit that your picayune spoof was very timely ... '' said Harry then he gave another taunt grin at Draco. `` ... and besides, I enjoyed the show ... immensely ! '' He laughed out loud at the raft of Draco 's reddened face and tensed expression.

`` You 're unbalanced, Potter. '' spat 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 jaw her later ...'

`` mulct. We can drop that. Anyway, if you 're so mightily how seminal fluid you did not use the killing curse then ? You had the utter chance. '' said Draco.

`` I wish I could. I have the ability but unfortunately, I do n't let the intent. Not to mention the fact that if I had indeed finished him off, I would be forever wondering about your loyalties. No, I have other program for Voldemort and I am not just after him ... I want ALL of his devoted athletic supporter and slaves, too. `` replied Harry and after a spell he added. `` Consider yourselves very rosy that I have decided to spare you. ``

The three looked at one another and instantly made a resolution not to be swayed by vicious temptation again. Harry did not take to elaborate. The heavy threat underlying his poise Scripture was enough.
`` I have to go somewhere. '' said Wormtail uneasily after a while.

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

`` I need to get assistance. We ca n't stay here forever ... we need some shoes Sir Thomas More secure and I know of only one someone who could avail us. '' replied Wormtail and waited for Harry 's approval.

Harry held his arm where the shadow chump was located. A few transactions of excruciating pain in the neck followed then Harry waved him off. `` Go on but do n't take too long. ''

Wormtail stared at his arm in astonishment. The dark mug was gone. Forcing back the lout on his throat, he disapparated silently.

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

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

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

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

With zilch better to do, Harry wandered around the house with Draco while Ginny prepared some solid food for them including whoever Wormtail was going to bring with him.

`` Your house is not that bad, potter. '' said Draco in admiration as they viewed the wonderful collection of books at the mini-library, the wide array of magical objects and all former inside information that depicted the Potter chance so lavishly.

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

`` Wan na play wizard chess ? ``

`` No, thanks ... It 's out-of-door my field of expertise. Ron 's the best at that game. '' said Harry and smiled at Draco 's looking of disbelief.

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

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

`` Why are you telling me these, Harry ? '' asked Draco in mental confusion, not realizing that he had just referred to his early school day enemy by his first name. Harry raised one eyebrow before he replied.

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

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

`` Of class, genus Draco. I think we upright come down. I have a feeling that Wormtail would be back soon. '' said Harry.

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

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

Harry was dumbfounded. Snape ? Smiled ? And at him, too. This was weird but he decided to play it coolheaded. `` So, St. Peter the Apostle, what assistant could he possibly give us ? ``

`` Snape was one of the most cunning spy of Voldemort before his defection. He could leave us with informations on places where Voldemort would not be able to find us so easily and being free to interact with former wiz, he could also supply us with essential contingent regarding Voldemort 's activities. '' said Wormtail nervously.

To everyone 's amazement, Harry gave a soft chortle at commencement, then a cold-shoulder jest until finally he could n't control his hilarity anymore. He rolled with laughter as if someone was tickling his ribs and the onlooker were already suspecting that someone had sent a tickling charm on him.

`` Sorry ... I just found it rather comical for all of us to adhesion together like this. This is plainly -- - `` Harry struggled to come up the appropriate description.

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

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

`` I was thinking more along the dividing line 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 add up when all of us would fight on the Lapplander side. Really weird ! '' said Harry then he turned to Snape. `` So, how 's school ? Is everyone still thinking I 'm the following night lord ? ``

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

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

`` No. ''

Harry 's face fell.

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

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

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

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

`` Well, you can either choose between Snape Mansion and Dumbledore Palace. '' replied Snape.

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

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

`` Unfortunately for you, pal. I 'm choosing Snape Mansion and that 's where we are going adjacent. '' replied Harry and was amused to see the dashing hopes on the faces of the other two teenagers. However, his determination was not mainly to gravel the them. He wanted to get to know Snape in force and a lead of a smile showed that his previous professor was pleased by his choice.

`` I would prepare the house and I 'll inform you as soon as it is necessary for you to go there. '' said Snape cheerfully, ignoring the get to whispers of genus Draco and Ginny.

`` Thank you, Professor. '' said Harry. Then adopting a serious note, he beckoned to Snape and whispered a asking. `` Listen. Voldemort will soon declare that I 'm absolutely so you better act to think it too. And do n't recite anyone that you have seen me. I 'm planning a little surprise for everyone. When sure people begin to vanish, offer to expect for them. You will act as if you 're really exerting an effort into finding them but you 're going to add up up with nada. testament you do that ? ``

`` As long as you 're on the fire up slope. '' agreed Snape conditionally.

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


AUTHOR 'S banker's bill : It does not take me too long to indite the chapters ... unfortunately, I do n't have internet accession at abode so it 's very toilsome for me to stake more often ... .anyway, I hoped yo enjoy the end three chapters and do n't forget to review. Thanks !
Chapter 9 - Polite Discussion


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

`` Really ? Not the attention-seeking-good-for-nothing-son-of-James-Potter anymore ? '' queried Harry in a mocking tone. He was surprised when the usually sneering prof did not deduct head from his planetary house 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 normal term of endearment. That 's a relief ! I do n't think it would be good for my sanity if we become chummy all of a sudden. '' said Harry, shuddering slightly for effect. `` Well, to answer your doubt, I 've realized that multitude now find it terribly difficult to believe my stories ... I miss the meter when Dumbledore only had to say that he believes me and then everyone else will keep abreast. '' Snape raised one darkness eyebrow at that. `` ... -- nigh of the masses that matters at to the lowest degree -- but since the supposed defeat of Voldemort, people tend to be blind. Maybe it 's because they prefer to believe that the wickedness had passed and that our worldly concern is pattern again. ``

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

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

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

`` What ! ! ! That 's the bright plan you 've been talking about ? '' exclaimed Draco incredulously.

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

`` You said something about disappearing of some the great unwashed ... '' prodded Snape while placing one strong paw on genus Draco 's oral cavity to refrain him from sputtering other ludicrous garbage.

`` I was planning on asking Hermione 's service into finding early ways to eliminate the enemies then of course of action, I also want Luna with me ... then take aim the others until it 's time ... '' The others looked dubiously at him. Harry threw up his hands in defeat. `` Okay, amercement. I admit the plan is not perfect yet. I 'm counting on your knowledge of the dark arts and Voldemort himself to polish it if you 're up to the challenge. '' said Harry, disgruntled. For a second, he seemed like his old ego 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 here and now 's hesitation.

`` You mean the vaticination that Voldemort was so crazy about ? Of course of instruction, I knew. Would I be exerting this a good deal travail if I did n't ? '' retorted Harry angrily. He was expecting some suggestions not irritatingly anserine questions.

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

Harry looked confused. What prophecy was he talking about ? He glanced at Snape 's at a loss 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 lips revealed his slight irritation about the lengthy introduction.

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

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

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

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

`` Do I have to narrate you everytime ? I was scared ... as always. The dark nobleman 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 clock time. '' commented Ginny in understanding.

`` No, not only that. '' said Wormtail, the strain in his spokesperson was worth a thousand words of sorrow. `` ... but I think it was better that way. At least the saturnine lord 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 rich thought.

`` Sandra Trelawny, the lonesome babe of Sybill. She was killed during the first war. '' was the answer.

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

`` It is possible that some other visionary could put across on that entropy but it would probably take days to find out who and we could not stomach guard to each and everyone of them to hold off until they make a alike prophecy. '' stated Snape.

`` Too bad her baby is an old impostor or we could ask for her avail with that. '' said Draco, pursing his sass at the citation of the professor who had a habit of 'predicting'everyone 's untimely and vehement demise with every chance she got.

`` Professor Trelawny may not be consistent but she had already made two slump prophecies. One was that I would be the only one who could defeat the dark lord and the former ... '' Harry looked directly at Wormtail 's eyes before continuing. '' ... .Voldemort 's truehearted servant would retort and serve him retrieve his body. '' Wormtail averted his gaze in disgrace. `` Unfortunately, she also claimed that seers do not 'see'at will and they could not even order when a prophecy is going to be made. ''

Dragon shifted his stead and turned to appear at the laurel wreath as if he was bored to Death by the conversation. `` I 'm not sure about you but I am tired of this talk that only leads to nowhere. Why do n't we stick by to things that we can ascertain and then worry about that later ? ``

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

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

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

`` What about my Brother Ron ? Maybe we could talk him into joining His social status in the guise of avenging me. '' said Ginny but without much conviction.

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

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

`` Not her, Draco. Too dangerous. '' reacted Snape at seeing the untrusting manifestation of his favorite student. He did not need to try the person 's name. He only had to depend at his human face and he already knew who he was referring to.

`` I know. '' said Draco in drone, a open indication that he did not like it either but she was the only one who could do it.

`` Would it be too a good deal to ask who that soul is ? '' asked Harry after failing to project out who, aside from Ginny, could pull in him face scared and concerned at the Saame time.

`` My mother. ``

No one was able to say anything as they all watched Draco stare hard at the cap, pretending to admire the brilliant top view that was so a good deal similar to Hogwarts, but they all knew he was just fighting the urge to cry in despair at the outlook of putting his mother 's life in peril for defying the darkness lord.

Harry could almost feel the excitement that was hammering inside Draco'head. He was amazed. Draco used to be so cool and collected. His middle were always like cold ice especially when he stared at him during his taunting mode but now the ice had melted. The Slytherin prince stood before them like a commoner -- capable of look. And he was not yet sure if it was a good thing or not.

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

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

`` All right. Be careful. ''

After the departure of the professor, the four proceeded to consume the delectable dinner that Ginny had prepared for all of them. But the Christ Within atmosphere was gone. They all brooded in silence as they chewed each tasty bite in their oral cavity. Not even civilized phrases like 'Please pass the salt'or 'More rice please'were uttered. Why should they bother ? It was not requisite. They could all use the evocation appealingness for that.

When they were all finished with their meal, a very tired-looking Ginny declared that she needed a relaxation while a guilt-stricken Wormtail decided to explore the home where he was once considered a appreciate member -- not only to torture himself more with the memory of his betrayal but also to cleanse his person. genus Draco returned to the aliveness elbow room and started writing on a piece of parchment but the parole were printed so unhurriedly that Harry, who was observing him closely, could imagine how much it was hurting him to write that letter to his mother.

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

genus 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 unsafe so I tried to articulate another strategy while we 're having dinner. Instead of her, why do n't we just do it ourselves ? ''

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

`` Hey, get existent ! I have no intention whatsoever of joining that hideous fauna 's army. That 's simply ridiculous for me. I am just thought of going back to Hogwarts and remain our education. The full term has not started yet. We could still take a shit up for lost time. '' 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 former wizarding schooltime. Only the Headmistress and Snape would know and they could place us all at Slytherin house. It could knead out. What do you guess ? ''

The unusual expression of Draco was immediately replaced by a craft smile, a Slytherin trait that was unconsciously being adopted by Harry.

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

`` Did you know I was almost sorted to your theater ? '' he said with farthermost joy. Draco looked storm. `` The categorization hat was inexorable in placing me there and I had to admit your business firm uniform would perfectly match the color of my eyes but I chose Gryffindor instead because someone tipped me off that all bad wizards came from your family. ``

`` That someone was Weas -- - Ron, I suppose. That 's a pity but what 's done is done. I 'm sure you 're regreting your poor choice now. See, you 're even planning an elaborate dodging just so you could quell at our theater. '' said Dragon jokingly.

`` In your aspiration ! Besides, you 're Quidditch team suck. I would n't be caught deadened playing with a squad like that. '' said Harry in the like teasing tone. Dragon playfully punched his right arm in mock protest but Harry only laughed. The luminosity backchat was a Nice respite for them after everything that had just happened.

Chapter 10 - The Term Begins


Professor McGonagall and professor Snape made some rarify request to procure three additional wand for the 'transferees'and now they surveyed the transformed adolescent with meet looks on their faces. They had performed some spells to alter their feature article and to hold back Harry 's very noticeable cicatrix. The young lady now had jet nigrify hair with a distinct mole on her left cheek. She was wearing nighttime Brown University matte lip rouge and Black person eyeshadow that contrasted with her pale color, giving her the obsess coming into court of a lamia. Both boys had colored spiked hair's-breadth and metallic element strand with weird-shaped pendant dangling loosely on their necks. The ugly scowl on their faces which showed their intense displeasure with their new 'look'only made them appear more menacing.

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

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

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

`` Now, now. Do n't be stubborn, boys. That look would give everyone the printing that you are trouble-makers - perfect tense ticket to get into the `` in '' crowd at Slytherin. '' reminded Professor McGonagall sternly but the faint twitch on her backtalk was a short giveaway. Both boys glared at the others. `` And genus Draco, think that I placed you on seventh year even though you missed the unit sixth year just because you received gamey scar on your owl so I expect you to do very well this school year. see ? '' she added. Dragon 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-bodied finish your field of study and defeat the night Creator at once. That 's like hitting two birds with one pit, is n't it ? '' he added in sodding delight. The boy'frown deepened at the mention of birds but did not argue.

`` By the way, where 's Wormtail ? '' asked Ginny, putting a cagy stop to the current theme. Both son appeared on the brink of hexing them nitwitted if they irritate them some more.

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

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

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The Great Marguerite Radclyffe Hall was already filled with uneasy students when they arrived. The neophyte were fidgeting nervously as they waited for the sorting observance to begin.

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

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

`` Of course not ! Have n't you read Hogwarts - A history ? A sorting hat would order us to the house that suited our personality most. '' said a rather smug-faced little girl with curly brown fuzz.

The three snickered as they listened to their bickerings. The girl reminded them so much of Hermione that they could not assist but laugh. Such naturalness ! When all had settled down, the three distanced themselves from the younger chemical group. It would simply be too embarrassing to be identified with such naive company.

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

`` Hufflepuff ! ``

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

`` facial expression at those dwarf ! How come there are so many of them ? '' whispered genus Draco irritatedly.

`` Shhh ! Not so tatty ! '' Ginny whispered back while Harry was busy scanning the apprehensive newbie waiting for their turn.

`` Engel, Victoria ''

`` Ravenclaw ! ``

`` I really finger abominable ! I ca n't trust McGonagall made that McMillan question Boy. I mean I would have been Head Boy you know, if not for some unavoidable circumstances. '' said a thoroughly disgruntled Draco.

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

`` I do n't but it does n't wee me feel any ameliorate. '' 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 bed. I have n't seen your cousin before. '' replied Ginny.

`` You have a cousin ? What does he look like ? '' asked genus Draco, curiously looking through the telephone line of the first years.

`` well, he 's a little overweight with lots of brawniness. And he 's supposed to be in fifth yr 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 mickle of a girl with farsighted blond hairsbreadth engrossed in a twinkle conversation with a newcomer. The daughter immediately looked in his focusing as if sensing his presence. He smiled hesitantly and was surprised to see the girl 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 modification in his mood.

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

`` What do you intend ? And how do you eff ? '' 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 young man. Of course of instruction, she 's going to smile at you. '' said Ginny in exasperation.

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

`` You 're being paranoid. She 's just being Nice, you know. '' said Draco arrogantly as if he was a connoisseur on handling relationships.

`` Welcome, first old age ! Now, I am pleased to announce that another scholar would be joining the fifth long time in Gryffindor planetary house. Dudley Evans, you may go to their table now. '' said the Headmistress after the entrant had been sorted.

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

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

Draco glared at Ginny but she ignored him.

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

`` We also have three transfer from another wizarding schooltime. They would be joining the Slytherin business firm -- miss Callah Meyers, Mr. Devonshire Antonio, and Mr. Lander Mooney. ''

The three approached the Slytherin table with all the cool elegance that they could muster. They heard various people from other houses gasp in surprise at their appearance while others merely shook their headland in disgust. But it did n't matter to them. The citizenry they need to impress were now eyeing them approvingly.

`` Now that we 're all settled, may I remind you that the Forbidden timber is out of bounce to all students and that the products from Weasleys'Wizarding Wheezes are still prohibited in this schoolhouse. '' stated the Headmistress and she looked at each bookman sternly to inculcate the warning on their nous. `` To all scholarly person, please be informed that Hermione Granger is the new oral sex Girl and Ernie Macmillan is the new Head Boy. You may look for for their service if you have any problems. Your house prefects shall also be gladiola to assist you in any way they can. Let the fete begin ! '' she said after a while and the dinner table was immediately laden with savory delicacies.

`` sang-froid kit ! '' commented Blaise Zabini, one of Draco 's airless ally. `` What year are you in ? ``

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

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

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

`` How did you recognise ? '' pansy eyed him suspiciously.

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

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

`` The government minister just gave us probational amnesty so we can terminate our work here - as if we care, honestly ! '' said fairy with a smirk on her face.

`` But you have to allow in, no other scholar here could shoot a line about that. '' said Lander and the Slytherin idiors laughed proudly.

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

`` Well, we usually make fun of scholar from the other houses - hex themselves sometimes for drill .... '' Blaise scrutinized the three. `` ... and if you 're worthy, then we can let you in on other really big stuff and nonsense. ``

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

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

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

`` That forefront little girl is one of thrower 's bestfriend. She 's bad news show, I tell you. Nothing would make you an outcast here faster than making friends with her and the redheaded woodpecker git who follows her around. He was her fellow and also a great acquaintance of ceramist. They 're the awry sorting, understand ? '' stated Blaise while Crabbe and Goyle flanked his position protectively like bodyguards and nodded dumbly at everything he said.

Devon was annoyed by their legal action but tried hard not to let it register. To them, Dragon Malfoy does not exist anymore and Blaise Zabini is their new leader. He had to contend with that fact and besides, he did not need to feel this way. They were not a great personnel casualty on his part.

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

Blaise looked pissed at his words but he relaxed after a moment. `` A challenge, eh ? We like that, do n't we boys ? '' again his chum nodded without a 2d cerebration. `` Watch us squash those dirts tomorrow before our potions session. '' he declared arrogantly.

`` shuffle sure you win. '' said lander with the same tone as Devon's.

`` We will. '' said Blaise with a wicked spark in his optic then he led his brother to their room.

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

Lander mutely acknowledged his input and stared at the Slytherin common room. It still had the Same jolting stone paries with unit of ammunition, greenish lamps hanging on chains to the ceiling. There were still no soft and comfortable lounge like in their own common room - only high-backed chairperson which, from his experience, was not really satisfying to sit on. A fervency also crackled merrily under a carven mantelpiece with an intricate design that depicted a very passe fashion of a thaumaturge duel. Looking around the eerie surround, he slightly wondered if they were doing the justly thing.

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

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

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

`` How the hell did you two get in ? '' queried Devonshire, a footling miffed that some students from former star sign were capable to put down their secret sphere without his knowledge.

`` Do n't ask inquiry because you might not need to hear the answers. '' replied lander cautiously, unwilling to transgress him.

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

Lander raised one supercilium and his oral cavity twitched in amusement. `` As I have said, you might not want to take heed the answer. The slimy git who let us in was YOU. '' he laughed at the aspect of incredulity on Devon 's brass. `` ... and I would not ask more interrogative sentence 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 cretin Blaise is planning to do tomorrow ... ''

`` wellspring, he better not shit it too dangerous or that might just be the most humiliating moment of his life story ... ''


Chapter 11 - The announcement of Harry 's demise


The shock had worn off and the overwhelming influence of Hermione and the rest of the honest-to-god Gryffindors had trickled down to the least impressionable residents of their theater. Unfortunately, the ambiance at their vulgar room was far from jubilant. Almost two weeks had passed and there was still no news as to the whereabouts of Harry and Ginny. So very much for the DA and the Order 's design - they have not learned a single thing yet and it was driving them crazy.

`` This is all my fault ! 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 like remorseful tone.

Neville, who was listening to their rant, dropped the script he was holding with so much force that almost everybody turned to look at his focussing. `` will you two delight cut that out ? You 've been blaming yourselves since Harry 's disappearing. It 's not helping anybody, you know. '' he declared irritatedly. `` It 's nobody 's fault and that 's final. And if you really consider yourselves Harry 's friends, you would be doing something constructive by now instead of whining pathetically ! ''

Ron and Hermione stared in surprisal at the trigger-happy blowup of their usually laid back protagonist. They had forgotten that they were not the simply 1 suffering here and Neville 's right hand. Moaning and moping would n't help them in their current predicament especially now that the Order extremity have n't visited Hogwarts yet.

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

`` Why do n't you pester your sire until he gives you the informations we need ? '' said Neville moodily to Ron but before he could respond, the door opened to uncover the creepily somber Fred and George Weasley. They looked so tired and washy that nonentity had the heart to wonder them. The Twin eyed them guardedly before one of them spoke.

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

`` And we were there when they brought the body ... '' said George I, his vocalism 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 better go to McGonagall now. Dad and the early members of the Order would be there shortly to discuss the -- - `` said Fred with the Lapplander strained flavor. `` ... Holocene umm - ontogeny. ``

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

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

Without a moment 's indisposition, Ron, Hermione and Neville followed their jumper lead and immediately grabbed the DA 's especial galleon to forebode on the other extremity. Within moment, respective other DA appendage joined them at the office to waitress for the comer 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 opine it 's good. '' replied Hermione wearily and carefully avoided the others'questioning stares for the fourth dimension being.

Luna discreetly retreated to one recess, boring her nose down a fusty historical ledger which partially shielded her from everyone 's view. One by one, the parliamentary procedure member turned up with equally unplayful expression on their faces.

`` The seeking is over .... '' professor McGonagall began. `` person tipped off the parson that a torso of a wizard was found near Tom Riddle 's graveyard .... '' At this point, the professor could not control her emotions anymore.

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

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

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

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

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

Although blunt with shock, Hermione managed to explain what Luna had shown them to those who was not cognisant of it yet.

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

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

Professor Snape watched the young girl 's reaction carefully. Her response was not instinctive. It seemed a slight forced and out of tune. She even appeared disinterested about the current topic of the conversation. Did Harry stray from the design and pass along with her despite of their premature concord ? Or did any of the three slip-up up and somehow alerted Luna to their presence ?

`` Come on - hatred us. Hex us if it would spend a penny you finger better. We deserve it. '' argued Saint George stubbornly but Luna ignored his supplication for punishment.

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

Luna looked up again, impatient at the perturbation, but Snape had caught her eye before she was able to deliver her scathing answer. She immediately understood the silent warning that Snape was sending her. Forcing a more sorrowful conduct, she gradually turned to Hermione.

`` Yes, I do. '' was her round-eyed response that crushed the bantam hope that Hermione 's question had inspired into the others'Black Maria. `` But no amount of money of grieving would impart him back to life. There 's only one affair that we could do - and that is to finally defeat the instigators of all this evilness affair ... Voldemort and his U. S. Army. ``

`` Luna is aright. By tomorrow, Harry 's death would be all over the wizard newspaper publisher and we could soon expect Voldemort to make an explosive cum back. We have to be prepared. DA would have to be reinstated to help oneself early students learn to defend themselves. '' said the minister.

`` admonition have to be propagated to the wizarding community of interests through the pettifogger. And I suggest that we drop the pretense. It is utterly unfair for Harry to let them think he had turned evil at the last moments of his life. '' said Neville.

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

`` Yes, I suppose it is the right field matter to do. We 'll let you lead guardianship of the caviller and the students'additional training. '' said Professor Snape.

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

`` The lodge could proceed with its convention labor 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 try the allegiance of the loup-garou once again. '' said the minister.

`` And of course we could depend on Hagrid to inform the whale about the electric current billet. '' said Professor McGonagall.

Several more suggestion were given and their grief was soon replaced with a grim decision to conquer evil. contingent had been polished to flawlessness and with each progress, their agitation deepened, hungry for blood of those who made their lives so suffering that they almost forgot to live. Finally, when they felt they had already extracted all the creative juices in their minds, the group meeting was adjourned and each left field with renewed vigor.

Except for Professor McGonagall, prof Snape and Luna.

`` What 's the real plan ? '' promptly asked Luna when they were the only when ones left. `` And do n't even try to fool me with your Word of God. I know something 's going on at Hogwarts. '' she added when she noticed the strange look that passed between the two professors.

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

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

`` W-we do n't have a go at it 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 put across with you ? '' he asked without confirming their own knowledge.

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

`` You were able to see through the disguise ? '' asked Snape in astonishment. He could not believe it because only a smattering of highly skilled whiz could correclty key out multitude whose appearance was protected by enchantment - not even Voldemort himself could do that.

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

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

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Lander and Devon were already about to sleep on their bedroom after a terribly exhausting and boring conversation with Blaise and his troops when they heard a sonant knock 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 racket, they carefully opened the threshold to see who dared commove them at this ungodly hour of night.

It was Callah aka Ginny. She was anxiously rubbing a phony galleon on her hands as if her life-time depended on it.

`` Hey, darling ! Missed me already ? '' asked Devon confidently, wrapping his arms around her lovingly. He thought he was the cause 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 ignore it. You should, too. '' lander replied while Devon examined the galleon curiously.

`` What the hell is this thing ? '' Devon asked and Lander hastened to explain while Callah tapped her animal foot impatiently.

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

`` It simply means that they had already found out that Harry Potter was dead. That 's very clever of Snape. He engineered it all. '' he answered with a grin. `` So, we better brush aside it and manoeuvre for bed now. The action would depart tomorrow. ``

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They all turned to the door and saw the drumhead of the House approach them silently.

`` You should all come with me to the Headmistress'business 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 next day ...

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

`` Hah ! Look at those sniveling idiot. I bet they heard the commodity news already. '' said fag with pure delight on her typeface and tried to sit beside Devon but Callah was quicker.

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

`` Hiya, handsome. require me to leave you a Slytherin hitch later ? '' she asked, fluttering her touchy lashes at him.

Lander cringed inwardly at the flock but maintained his poise. He could get information from her especially when there was no one else to monish her.

`` Sure, babe, anytime. '' he drawled in his beneficial imitation of Draco.

queen flashed Callah a triumphant look and returned to her food.

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

`` potter 's deadened. Their hero was gone and there 's no one to save them anymore. '' answered Blaise, looking very proud as if he was the one who did it.

`` Oh, really ? I wonder what 's the big lot with that Potter kid. I mean he ca n't be more powerful than the wickedness nobleman, is he ? '' asked Callah conversationally.

poove frowned at her ingratiation. `` No one can ever trust to be more knock-down than the dark master. That thrower is just a nuisance to him, you know ... playing saviour all the time. '' she sneered.

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

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

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

Devon and Callah nearly choked on their meal 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 renunciation already and that only entail that they had to be extra careful about their tec work. Sooner or later, they would get wind about the 'cool transferees'and they were not that stupid not to calculate things out. He just hoped that it would be later.

Suddenly, the tables were bombarded with overexcited owls. Newspapers and parchments were being dropped everywhere.

`` May I have the attention of everyone please. '' shouted Professor McGonagall before the students could peruse the day 's paper. All eyes turned to her at once. `` I regret to announce that Harry Potter is no longer with us. He perished in the manpower of Voldemort and he died saving our reality. please do not let the written document deceive you. Harry remained truehearted to the sparkle side until his death. '' She carefully looked around the tearful and shocked faces of the students ... there were even some from the Slytherin table. `` Yes, it is Voldemort. In this Christ Within, may I inform you that aside from the trade protection that this castling offers, I have arranged for some very capable bookman to school you all to defend yourselves in case all things fail. It will not be graded but please try to do your comfortably. The final test will be during battles against wickedness and failure could be you your sprightliness. That is all. You may go to your family now. ''

Chapter 12 - The brush with the Mudblood and the Weasel


`` exculpation me. '' said a tiny but confident voice.

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

`` I 'm Hermione Granger, drumhead girl. '' she held out her helping hand politely but nobody took it. Unfazed by their offensive activity, she continued. `` I 'm wondering if you would care to join our vindication Club this year. It 's called Dumbledore 's Army and we train our appendage to fight against the nighttime art -- - ``

`` We 're not worry. '' said Lander quickly before she could say anything more. Snape warned them to trammel 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 extreme contempt.

`` mulct ! As head daughter, it is my responsibility to pay for everyone else for the grooming but I forgot you do n't need to civilize 'against'the dark art. After all, you are all 'for'the night fine art, are n't you ? '' replied Hermione with the like fervor.

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

`` mendicancy for alms, Weasel. To buy food for the brute inside your breadbasket. '' said sissy wickedly. Ron turned ruby at once.

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

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

`` ejaculate on, Ron. make unnecessary your breathing place. We should not waste time with this bunch of nonstarter. '' said Hermione as she pulled Ron away before he lost control.

`` Losers ? Maybe it 's you, mudblood. Now that your hero sandwich is dead, no one could keep you now. Did you know he was begging for dearly life before the dark Godhead killed him ? '' taunted Blaise. Hermione and Ron immediately went inflexible with fad and had their baton out within instant. pantywaist and Blaise drew their wands too but ordered the others not to make for out theirs.

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

Blaise 's eyes glazed with turmoil. `` You want a duel ? Come then. Let 's see how badly ceramicist had trained you. ''

`` obstructor ! '' shouted milksop at Ron but he ducked in time.

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

`` PETRIFICUS TOTALUS ! '' yelled Blaise in fury and pointed his verge at Hermione but she was able-bodied to block it with a round-eyed shielding charm.

Enraged, he tried a different tactics. He pointed his wand at Ron and yelled `` CRUCIO '' but at the finis minute, he changed his guidance and the spell hit Hermione but amazingly, she did not sense any pain in the ass at all. She smiled with relief.

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

`` That 's a nice one, Herm. Finite Incantatem ! '' said Ron while pointing his scepter at the floating pansy whose clothes were starting to rip at the position. He too pried the wand away from his fingers while whistling softly.

`` Ennervate '' said Hermione to Blaise reluctantly as if she just wanted him to detain 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 half smile before the two of them left.

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

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

`` We thought you could squash those dirts as you said. '' said Lander in mock amusement. Blaise did n't seem to appreciate his pun and shot him a piercing glare. Devonshire nudged him slightly.

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

Blaise tenseness eased up at once and returned his wink which promised another worthy encounter with the Gryffindors later in which they would come forth victorious.

`` I 'd be waiting for that moment. Here, come after this route. It will leave you straight to the dungeon for our Potions lesson. We just have to remember our wands first. '' said Blaise. `` darn those Gryffindors ! '' he muttered under his breathing place as he dragged the dolourous Pansy 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 nil to do with that ? '' exclaimed Hermione in surprise.

`` Yeah. I 'm not that powerful enough ... .only Har -- '' Ron 's eyes suddenly went astray with astonishment. `` No, it 's inconceivable. ``

`` What 's impossible ? ``

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

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

`` It 's unsufferable, Herm. His trunk had been found and identified properly. Do n't let our Bob Hope 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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`` adept morning class. I think some of you know me by now but to those who do n't, let me introduce myself. I am prof Remus lupine, your Department of Defense Against the darkness Arts 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 criminal ... that 's adept. He is a werewolf. I do n't know where this schooling is coming to. '' said Blaise in disgust.

Lander and Devon nodded in agreement but their disconfirming feel were channeled to a different level. Lupin was an Order extremity and his strong loup-garou characteristic could key them fast through their scent alone. They both hoped that the extra security that Snape had placed on them would do work to perfection.

`` I know that you are all very capable at handling rarify turn. On your seventh year, you would be performing more advanced incantations. about of these would appear on your N.E.W.Ts at the end of the twelvemonth so you near workplace harder. I understand that the Imperius oath was shown to you during your fourth but you were not really capable to practice it. So today, we would be learning how to use and sabotage the Imperius swearing and for that, we need a monstrance. Any voluntary ? '' prof Lupin eyed the students expectantly.

Many students raised their hands, mostly DA members. Harry had already taught them how use and deflect that unforgivable curse although not everyone could throw off the spell as fast as he could. Professor lupine was cognisant of this so he felt confident enough to call on any one of them.

`` Alright, Miss Patil, please follow here. '' he instructed. `` The incantation is 'Imperio'and you need to concentrate to break away from the piece. ''

`` Yes, prof. ``

`` Imperio ! ''

Parvati suddenly wore a glazed locution of someone being hypnotized. The professor ordered her to sing and she performed a song identification number in movement of the course of study but when she was ordered to bound outside the window, she broke off the tour and smiled proudly at everyone. The stratum gave her a generous clapping except the one from Slytherin who were all oscitancy as if the monstrance was boring enough to quieten them into sleep.

The professor looked worried at their chemical reaction. If they refused to be paying attention in course of study, then those who were not already serving the darkness Divine could be easily manipulated.

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

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

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

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

Once again, lander felt the familiar floating sensory faculty that made him feel light headed. Then he heard the program line. 'Sing for us !'

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

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

Then another instruction followed. 'Dance for us'

Lander inwardly groaned again and felt like hexing Lupin to throw him quit those idiotic bid but fortunately the professor changed his mind. 'No, not that one. hover your whole dead body .'

'Fine. At least that one is easy .'Lander thought as he started to mount slowly from the ground. He could try the professor 's account as he levitated.

`` Now, see here, year. It would be almost unacceptable for anyone to levitate their bodies when they were conscious because most sensation believe that it was impossible. But with this curse, you could make a person do almost anything because in this state, wizards knew no bounce. They only follow the bidding. '' said the Professor then he ordered him to go down and removed the while off him.

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

lander grimaced as he stared at his partner. Fortunately, Hermione mistook it for disgust and glared openly at him. Devonshire, on the other paw, was having the time of his life sentence. 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 severe things. Apparently, he took his threat seriously. It was a secure thing that Blaise was occupy with his own trouble to notice their deficiency of crudeness 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 presentment a while ago. There was something remotely familiar spirit with the way he handled himself. He obeyed all his dictation but his eyes did not have the same glazed look and his reaction to his guild were not instantaneous. There was something definitely unusual with him.

`` That was excellent, class. Two axial rotation of parchment about the essence of Imperius swearword and how to forestall them to be submitted next Monday. You may go now. '' The students turned to leave. `` Mr. Antonio and Mr. Mooney, please arrest for a piece. ``

lander and Devon reluctantly stayed.

`` Did we perform badly, prof ? '' asked Lander courteously.

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

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

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

`` Well, it 's almost alike to your curriculum here. We learned about werewoves, vampire -- -- '' 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 over the computer storage from reaching the surface on time.

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

Devon shot a neural flavor at Lander who understood immediately. The prof was going to try to read his judgment and Devon was not whiz at it yet. Very slightly, he flicked his finger's breadth to shield 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 grade at all. You may go now. '' said the Professor and they both immediately hurried outside to get some fresh air.

`` That was closelipped ! '' said Devon, his breathing a niggling prosperous now.

`` Yeah, I know. We really have to be duplicate measured from now on. ``


Chapter 13 - Lavender 's anticipation


October 15, 1997

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

There was no news from Voldemort. No dark natural process face. And no Thomas More stopping point telephone call. Blaise and queen still did not trust them enough to reveal some useful information. Their menacing looking were not enough. They had to live up to their reputation to get into the `` in '' crowd. Therefore, they need to be more hardiness. Desperate times call for desperate measures.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The two made for sure to make a lot of disturbance as they went past the susurration group at the Slytherin plebeian room.

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

'Bingo !'thought Lander. `` Oh, nothing. Do n't mind us. We just want to get some fresh air. ``

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

'Come on. Where are the people in the neighborhood ?'lander thought. They were getting tired from all the walk but still they had not met anybody luckless enough to cross their track - even the caretaker.

`` Hey, you two. It 's past curfew. You should be on your bottom 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 panic-struck. '' cooed the poltergeist. `` I 'm going to call the professor. pupil ! STUDENTS AT THE CORRIDORS ! ``

`` Silencio Vox ! '' said Lander and the Poltergeist lost his phonation 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 Saint George during their flying in our one-fifth year. '' commented Devon as he watched Peeves make a hasty exit.

`` That was probably because he was ordered to produce havoc 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 Head Girl to put them in the goodness side of the new Slytherin prince.

`` Yes, it 's us. You have any job with that, mudblood ? '' sneered Lander to make things more realistic but Hermione did not even uprise at the nasty 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 patronage with the professors at this prison term of Night which I doubt. '' said Macmillan.

`` We want to get some fresh air. '' declared Devon arrogantly as if that dim-witted statement settled the matter.

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

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

`` We wo n't sink to your layer. Twenty points from Slytherin for threatening the Head Boy and Girl. '' said Macmillan and started to get out with Hermione.

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

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

`` Finite Incantatem ! '' said Hermione to her mate 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 wall behind him.

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

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

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

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

Hermione 's eyes fell upon the ball of flaming then at Lander 's font. She tensed for a moment as she stared at their antagonist. Her saying became suddenly unreadable as she continued to stare. It was as if her mind was working overtime but not about their current predicament. Even Macmillan looked confused. Then without another Good Book, Hermione grabbed Macmillan 's blazonry and backed away from the two.

`` Falco columbarius ! '' exclaimed Lander softly to himself.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

`` Besides, we were bored. '' added Lander and hoped that the changeling would take the speck and ask in them into their little 'study group'.

`` You 're bored ? How come you did n't tell us ? Join us then. We 're having a company tonight. '' said Milquetoast excitedly.

`` Where to ? ``

`` At the vulgar room - where else ? Do n't interest. Snape does n't care. '' said Blaise. `` Go get your other champion, too. ``

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

`` The darkness lord 's initial victory party ! ''

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Hermione and Ernie did not go to the Headmistress at once. Ernie had decided not to report the subject immediately and Hermione agreed. She walked briskly to the Gryffindor dorm to assemble with the early DA member there.

`` Password please. '' said the Fat Lady in the portrait.

`` Phoenix Feather '' said Hermione impatiently as the Fat Lady took her prison term in opening the door.

`` My excuse, but someone was blocking the door so could you just collapse it a energy. '' said the Fat madam sweetly.

Hermione pushed the doorway 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 boldness were already on the bound since their encounter with the starter and this stack was not very welcoming at all.

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

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

Hermione racked her encephalon to figure out the lucid matter to do when suddenly, Lavender 's consistency twitched violently. Then she slowly opened her dazed eyes and spoke in a muted eerie tone.

`` The one with the mightiness to vanquish the darkness Lord had come…and the Dark God Almighty will mark him as his equal, but he will bear power the Dark Godhead knows not ... and either must die at the hand of the other for neither can live while the other survives ... A atrocious electric storm would arrive at the time when the final battle shall be fought ... Seven loyal Allies shall be with him ... but one will not survive ... The night Lord would call down the hard drink but the one would set up their souls ... his servants shall be whelm ... he shall perish by his own brand ... and his stiff shall reside at the Hydra 's bedroom till the end of time ... The one with the power to trounce the iniquity Lord had come ... ''

`` Oh, my God ! The turn a loss divination ! ''

Many pass wheeled around to observe the blanched grimace of the Headmistress followed by their Professor lupin, their current firm head.

`` Please contain 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 Professor McGonagall mean ? ``

`` What lost prophecy ? ``

`` Who 's the one who could vanquish the nighttime Godhead ? ``

However, the professor was ineffective to answer any of their head. He was also mystified. If Harry was dead, 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 students to institute her to the hospital annex. Then he ushered the others to go back to their bed with the exception of Hermione, Ron and Neville.

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

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

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

professor lupin was taken aback. He did not expect that motion and he was rummy as to where Hermione was coming from.

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

`` You mean only the DA and Order phallus could do that spell right now ? '' asked Ron in astonishment. It never occurred to him that they could stray a while that not even the darkness Jehovah knew of.

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

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

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

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

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


Chapter 14 - The loup-garou and the Rat


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

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

`` seed to retrieve of it. I have noticed something unusual with the boy too. The other one was not as strong but the one called Lander seemed very powerful. '' Lupin nodded his head thoughtfully as he tried to call in his past times DADA sessions with them.

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

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

Ron shot a unquiet look 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 involve her. ``

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

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

`` All right, we 'll talk abot this some other time. stoppage here for now. I need to touch Malcolm tonight to clear this affair up before we say anything to the others. I do n't want to give false hopes to sealed person. '' The professor said sternly then he added as an after thought. `` And yes, XX tip from Gryffindor for neglecting to inform me about that special incident. As caput missy and prefect, it is your province to report 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, Professor Lupin headed straight to the one shoes he knew he could recover some answers -- Snape 's keep. He knew something was up. He could sense it, thanks to his werefolf instinct. He just could n't range it. Minerva was lettered but in guinea pig like this, he had to admit Snape had more expertise. Besides, those transferees were all placed in his household. It was safe to seize that he knew their backqrounds.

He knocked cautiously on the damned door. He could take in easily walked in but he wanted to offer common courtesy to his fellow professor. He knocked again and pressed his ear against the door to hear for any sign of life.

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

Puzzled, and without a care to what Snape would recall, he walked in soundlessly to investigate. That bantam squeak was unmistakeably a rat 's and he would stake his repute that that was not just an ordinary rat.

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

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

`` What are you doing here, Wormtail ? '' he asked the slender man venomously, choosing to direct him by the public figure trying on for a traitor like him.

`` R-Remus, old champion, I w-want you to know that I 'm really grim for what I did. '' said the man and lupine was amazed to see tangible tears falling down his cheeks.

`` It 's form of too late for that now, do n't you think ? '' said Lupin, his sceptre still pointed at the blubber name. He would never pee-pee the same mistake twice.

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

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

The dilute man whimpered in fear but not once did he avert his eyes from his former friend 's homicidal stare. `` H-Harry is animated, Remus. I know what I have done was unforgivable but I really rue it. Please forgive me. ``

`` Because of your own selfishness, Lily and St. James the Apostle died, Sirius wasted twelve years of his life sentence in Azkaban and Voldemort came back to aliveness. I do n't call back I can ever forget that much to a lesser extent forgive. '' He paused for a while to give himself time to recover from those nasty memories. `` Do you know why I have n't killed you yet ? ``

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

`` I do n't desire to kill you yet because I want to clear Sothis 's name even after his death. I do n't desire people to remember Dog Star as a murdering traitor who betrayed his bestfriends. I want the great unwashed to regard him as the large person he was -- - unlike you. ''

Wormtail flinched inwardly at his harsh words but he could n't say anything in his defense. What Lupin said was truthful - he was a murder double-crosser who betrayed his honest protagonist, even endangered their son 's life several times. He did n't deserve to dwell but here he was, still existing while his ripe protagonist had fallen. Harry ceramicist had saved him before but maybe he should n't stimulate.

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

Lupin looked at him in surprisal. He was not expecting this. `` Why ? ``

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

`` time lag - did you say Harry is alert ? '' asked Lupin.

Just then, the threshold 's dungeon flew open up and revealed two teenage boy and a fille who were slightly panting for breathing time as they rushed inside the dimly lit office.

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

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

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

The prof scrutinized the new arrival carefully until something clicked on his mind. `` Harry, you can cut the pretense now. I know. '' he stated and watched their reactions closely. It was a gamble but he was uncoerced to look at the risk.

Devonshire and Callah stared dewy-eyed at him as if he had suddenly sprouted another head on his shoulders. The prof watched with a combining of suspense and entertainment as the two silently debated between themselves on what to say or do next. But nothing could have prepared him from Lander 's reaction. The boy casually waved his right handwriting and unceremoniously injection colorful sparks at him. The wallop made him stagger backwards and he became instantly horrified at the idea that he had miscalculated in his deductions. He raised his wand to disarm the boy but then he realized that the boy did not have his sceptre out. 'How could this be ?'he thought. Now that the initial impact had worn off, he also took note of the fact that he did not feel any pain at all.

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

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

`` Sorry, Professor. That 's just to lay down sure that you 're really who we think you are. One can never be too thrifty these days if you know what I mean. '' replied Lander as he gave him a warm smiling. `` I knew it would not adopt you long to figure that out. '' he added.

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

`` Fortunately, yes, or you would have found yourselves in big hassle now. That was a very grave hazard you took, prof. '' said Ginny in mild reprimand.

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

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

`` Well, they have n't really killed anyone yet so I guess the ministry will be soft 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 concoct this particularly foxiness dodge. '' said Ginny, grinning in amusement at the recollection of the usually feared Potions Professor partaking in this charade.

`` Harry, we 're wasting time. We need to see Snape and McGonagall now ! '' said Draco as he checked his ash gray watch for the time.

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

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

`` What prophecy ? '' asked Wormtail, eager to join the conversation now that he was sure-footed that he was safe from lupine 's wrath.

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

`` THE LOST PROPHECY ! '' exclaimed Harry, Draco, Ginny and Wormtail at once that made lupine very curious ... .very peculiar indeed as he allowed himself to run with the four extremely agitated individuals. Why was the the trip to the Headmistress'office taking so long ?


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`` The one with the big businessman to vanquish the Dark nobleman had come…and the wickedness overlord will mark him as his equal, but he will birth powerfulness the Dark Creator knows not ... and either must die at the helping hand of the early for neither can live while the other survives ... A tremendous thunderstorm would arrive at the meter when the final battle shall be fought ... sevener loyal friend shall be with him ... but one will not pull round ... The Dark Divine would invoke the flavor but the one would entrap their soul ... his retainer shall be have the best ... he shall perish by his own blade ... and his remains shall domiciliate at the ophidian 's bedroom till the end of time ... The one with the big businessman to beat the iniquity Creator had come ... ''

The headmistress silently waited as the new arrival read the copy of the prophesy she had conjured as soon as they had arrived. Though she had always been skeptical about the fortune telling instructor, she had some reverence when it came to reliable predictions. From what she had witnessed, she could safely put on that Lavender did not just come up with an dilate theory.

`` How the hell can we bed when a 'terrible tempest'will occur up ? And who are the 'seven friend'? Stupid prophesy, ca n't it be more specific ? '' commented Dragon 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 look'part ... It sounds shuddery. '' stated Ginny in rich thought.

Harry was unusually silent as the others discussed the theory. He was more implicated about the identity element of the person who shall not survive the fight. Seven allies shall be with him ... therefore, they were people who were very skinny to him. Threfore, another close Friend of his would be sacrificed again and be added to the go up figure of casualties of war. Just another damn figure ... He sincerely hoped he could prevent it from happening but what if he could not ?

`` What do you opine, Harry ? ''

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

`` We 're discussing a very important matter here, potter. '' reminded Snape. `` We want to know your opinion about what you 've heard at Mr. Zabini 's political party. ``

`` Oh, that. '' Harry sighed heavily. Voldemort was making his move now and he was feeling very distracted. 'Great ... just majuscule .'he thought grimly. `` Apparently, the death-eater parents of some Slytherins were too damn confident for comfort. Voldemort is going to establish a tight attack on the whizz 's celebration of his supposed licking -- making a jeer of the Ministry and of the Order and DA as well. ``

`` Maybe we should just postpone the celebration. '' suggested Wormtail. His manpower clutching his caput as if it was about to break.

`` It 's in two hebdomad time. Do we make enough time to prepare for a counter-attack ? '' asked lupine, his mouth set on a thin line.

`` No but we can not wait for that 'terrible storm'to come either. It just have to correct its docket. I want Voldemort and his army to be absolutely on the day that they are supposed to be. '' declared Harry stubbornly, determined to end this fight once and for all. He was tired of concealment. Tired of wearing Slytherin gown and not be able to play Quidditch. And most of all, he missed Luna and his advantageously ally.

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Harry, Ginny, Dragon and Wormtail were now at the Room of Requiments. While the Order extremity were holding a meeting, Harry had decided to call a conference of his own. It was meter for the DA fellow member to be intimate the truth. It would be necessary for them to know that he was still animated to give them Leslie Townes Hope and the strength to fight in the coming battle. He did not take the time nor patience to discern who the 'seven friend'were. But surely they would come from the DA or rank extremity only. They were the only single loyal to him at the mo considering that the balance of the wizarding world were still confused about what 's happening.

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

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

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

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



Chapter 15 - Unity of reverse


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

He did not have to wait long. A rustling of social movement was soon heard from behind the threshold then it opened so slowly that any lumpen person would blame it on a non-existent hint. He could only prepare out the precis of two variant though, both with their sceptre out and walking on their toes as if afraid to make the midget bit of phone. Chuckling softly to himself, he beckoned the two to disillusion themselves.

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

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

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

Harry almost laughed out loud when he saw that. Hermione used to be the careful one and Ron used to be, well, a little impulsive. But he could n't charge 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 verge was not pointed at Harry anymore.

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

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

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

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

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

`` Here. '' a dreamy voice replied, her dirty blond, waist-length and straggly whisker swaying softly as she strolled over to Harry 's side. Harry smiled at the daughter and held her hand tightly.

`` You did n't seem surprised. '' commented Hermione at the look of pure placidity on the missy 's face.

`` Why would I be ? '' replied the younger girl nonchalantly as she became more preoccupied with Harry 's tomentum. `` You know, hon, I think this rainbow tresses of yours is quite fascinating on you. It does n't look near on Draco, though. His face is too pale. ''

Both Hermione and Ron rolled their eyes at that but Harry could only obliterate his entertainment as he noticed the look of utter indignation on Draco 's face.

Neville soon followed Luna 's arrival. He had his sceptre 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 superintend to squeak during a delicate situation. The boy who stood before him had the scoring of a person who had entered a engagement and won and would win again if the need arises.

`` Hello, Harry. '' said Neville calmly as they shook their hands vigorously like two familiar who had just found each other after a tremendous war and in a way, they were. `` I feel a bit apprehensive about the reason 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 long it would take for someone to ask me that. '' Hermione blushed at the indirect reference to her nonstarter to call the problem at hand but did not comment. Luna, on the former hand, looked nonplussed.

`` See, Neville. You 're really smarter than you give yourself credit for. '' she said and she gave him a warm smile before returning to her inspection of Harry 's wonderful 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 bed that when wizards die, they became reincarnated like that. '' said George III, feigning a smell of amazement and naturalness while hanging on to his own flame-coloured locks for heartfelt life.

`` Remind me not to die, my darling twin. That hideous hair ! Better be abruptly than be mistaken for the ferret boy. '' agreed Fred, who was making a good appearance of staring at Harry 's pilus and squinting his optic in disgust. `` It would make a great prank, though. ``

At the corner of his oculus, Harry noticed Ginny was almost rolling to the floor with laughter while Draco was on the verge of strangling the Weasley twins. He decided that maybe now was not a good clock time for the counterpart to display their rather twisted sentiency of humor.

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

Within a few arcminute, the respite of the DA appendage arrived with the exception of Lavander who was still at the hospital fender. Some also disillusioned themselves. Some decided to be apt and threw dung bomb inside before they entered much to the annoyance of the others who were already there. While some were too careless to go in without any means of protecting themselves in pillowcase it was a hole. Perhaps it was a good thing that the Weasley Gemini the Twins were too distracted to think of pranking those careless individuals by wearing their death-eater garb once more or they would get been scared senseless.

Harry motioned all of them to descend finisher. He cleared his throat and before anyone could start asking impudent questions, he began his speech. `` Please listen 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 alert. That bastard was too power-hungry to die that easily. The person you all saw snuff it terminal year was actually Bellatrix Lestrange. '' He paused for a while and took a deep hint. What he was about to say next might be too trying for everyone present tense. underworld, to be fair, it even scared him ... a little.

`` The malevolent git has somehow gotten inviolable and is currently under the delusion that he is indestructible just because he thinks I 'm dead. How naive ! By the way, we found out that he is planning to denote his presence to the whole wizarding earthly concern by creating havoc during the celebration of his so-called defeat. We 're not for certain about the point yet but the general mind was that he and his thugs would part their terroristic act a week before the fete to work up the tautness, then it would culminate on the part of the celebration where Voldemort 's frustration would be reenacted. The blundering shadow Almighty himself plans to reach an explosive visual aspect on the stage, throw a few cruciatus and aveda kedavras on the ministry officials and proclaim himself as the new minister. '' He paused again to glimpse at his listener 's reactions.

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

Looking at their alarmed expressions, Harry was almost gratified that he had some atypical rendezvous with the Dark-Lord-who-refused-to-die and his lowly minions. Sometimes too much exposure to death-threats and undeniably evil nighttime Almighty had its right percentage point too. It made one immune from shockingly unremarkable emotions such as holy terror and panic.

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

Harry smiled at that. `` near question. Once again, you 're showing the mark of a true warrior. '' Then, with a tenuous apprehensive look at Ginny, Dragon and Wormtail, he continued. `` If you can retrieve correctly, the sorting hat was very insistent about one thing - integrity of all the houses. Sad to say, that 's one of the matter that we had 'forgotten'to do due to our personal preconception and unfriendly look towards sure the great unwashed from a nameless menage ... ''

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

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

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

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

No one said a word.

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

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

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

The Gemini the Twins just looked at Harry with an unfathomable expression.

`` You 're screwball to even deal that idea. '' said Hermione, her eyes blazing with anger and disappointment.

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

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

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

Harry could see that genus Draco and Wormtail were wincing with every blow that the members were throwing at them.

`` The less diabolical Slytherins do n't know enough about the Dark Arts to aid our cause. '' Harry casually replied and braced himself for more fierce reactions.

`` Is that enough reason to draft the aid of the Prince of Darkness himself ? '' asked Ron heatedly.

Amazingly, Neville who had been understood throughout the exchange, answered the dubiousness for Harry. `` Yes, it is. ``

more than silence followed. The DA 's indecision was formidable and Harry struggled to end it before it became uncontrollable.

`` Please rely me on this. genus Draco and Wormtail have changed and they 're willing to assist us. They would ploughshare with us useful selective information on how the Death-eaters think and fight. '' Harry could see that some were still unconvinced. Luna, sensing his irritability rising, quickly took over.

`` Please be reminded that this war is not about trivial sign of the zodiac contention. We have already lost respective good superstar to the dark side because of that. Anyone who decides to serve us should be regarded as a friend and not as an enemy. '' said Luna, her dreamy formula was replaced with a steely determination and a confidential information 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 incorrectly questions. '' replied Harry impatiently. `` You should hold 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'soreness with the idea, he added. `` look, I 'm not asking you to be chummy with them. I 'm just requesting for a bazaar treatment befitting an friend. Alright ? ``

The others were still reluctant but nodded solemnly.

`` That 's good enough for now. '' said Harry and waved his bridge player to reveal the three figures who were nervously awaiting the DA 's verdict.

Wormtail, stunned at being accepted, fainted on the spot. Dragon stared directly at Ginny 's brothers and mouthed a silent apology and murmured a soft '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 distinguish you about the plan that we have come up so far. The prophesy tells about a dread tempest that will mark the final fight, then Voldemort would stir the spirits. Maybe Hermione could lead the research for that one. I think I 'm supposed to snare their person but as of now, I have absolutely no theme on how it could be done. I want us to be organise just in case he raises his army from the short. '' said Harry, speaking in a slow personal manner to allow the others to absorb everything.

`` recruit his army from the absolutely ? '' asked a fearful 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 schedule. '' replied Harry somewhat irritably. He was tired of that 'terrible storm'thing. Draco grinned at his reaction.

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

Harry resumed his earnest expression. `` The DA has to be divided. Some would stay to help the prof protect the rook against an approach while some would come up with me, Ginny, Draco and Wormtail to ready for Voldemort 's takeover. Who would be brave enough to come with me ? ``

`` I 'm with you, checkmate. '' said Ron at once. `` I 'd better be there to control that a certain individual would not be able to hex you when your vertebral column is turned. ``

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

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

Several hands shoot up immediately but Harry only chose Luna, Hermione and Neville, the best belligerent in the group. If they were going to block up Voldemort 's plan for the feast, the unclouded side needed the ok combatants for that.

`` Hogwarts needs you more. '' he said then he turned to the four. `` mob some stuff. We 're going tonight. Our house headland will put up an ample alibi for our absence. ``

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

`` To Snape sign of course ! '' replied Harry and allowed himself a arch smiling at seeing their flabbergasted faces.




Chapter 16 - At the Snape mansion house


As their feet touched the solid ground, the radical immediately recoiled at the detestable sight of what Snape claimed to be his house. Anyone unfortunate enough to enter would instantly distinguish it as a Dark sensation 's haven. No incertitude about that. There were no colored portrait to adorn the medium-sized living room, only strange-looking things hovering above them. All the furnitures were covered with repulsive snake in the grass tegument and there were no comfortable chairs to sit on.

They had to settle on the cold, marble floor for that. The rampart and ceilings were all black and their only author of luminousness was the dimly lit fireplace. The hideous statues guarding the whorl staircase looked ready to devour any individual foolish enough to wander in its path. It would hold been less horrific if there were at to the lowest degree some welcoming gestures from their host but, unfortunately, the unsmiling fount of their host only heightened the already creepy atmosphere of the place.

`` You call this a firm ? '' said the revolt Dragon finally who expected the place to be somewhat similar to a even ace house -- not as grandiose as Malfoy Manor but habitable at least.

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

`` I think this spot is very interesting -- `` commented Harry much to the astonishment of everyone nowadays and he could swan he chanced upon a fainthearted hint of a smile on their horde 's brass. He also heard some nasty innuendo regarding his state of mind but he just shrugged it off. That was a formula chemical reaction to his comment anyway.

`` For the benefit of those who can not withstand a bit of irritation, let me assure you that the rooms upstairs are quite satisfactory and complete with all the essential amenities. '' said Snape in a tonicity that suggested that he count those kind of people very weak in fibre.

`` This definitely makes Sirius'house warm and favorable in comparison. '' whispered Ron to anyone who would care to listen.

`` And this is the training elbow room. '' said Snape as he led them to a mysterious opening that revealed an even more scare off room filled with several equipments that made even Wormtail tremble with fright.

Ron surveyed the confused equipments with great apprehension. `` Harry, are you really sure we want to do this ? This looks more like a distortion bedchamber to me. ``

`` Weasley, if you do n't keep your rima oris shut, you will find that these tool could do worse than torture your already battered psyche. '' Snape glared at Ron who promptly shut his backtalk to ward off risking his wrath.

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

`` Would you like to chance out, Mr. Longbottom ? '' said Snape with an ugly smirk on his expression, 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 taunting regard and returned the favor. `` Yes, I believe I would, prof. '' With that, he bravely shoved the article on top of his fountainhead, expecting the worst.

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

Neville glanced one Sir Thomas More at the professor and gave him a half-smile as he waited for whatever was to fall.

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

Harry saw this interchange and smiled inspite of himself. Neville was no farsighted the fumbling, clumsy 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 encompass Neville 's grimace then it constricted the cervix function in such a way that would defecate the wearer turn a loss oxygen within a short twain of time.

Most of the witnesseses panicked and hastily tried to remove the nefarious hat but to no avail.

Snape stopped them with an intensely frigidness glare. `` You honest watch this carefully. '' he informed them. Then he barraged Neville with a serial of annoying head that if answered truthfully, the hat would loosen a little to dedicate him time to breathe but if answered dishonestly, it would tighten some more until a faint choking sound could be heard from inside it. Finally, Snape seemed to be satisfied and removed the hat with a go that not one of the scholarly person recognized.

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

`` This is definitely a torture chamber. '' said Ron in a hushed whole tone.

Hermione and Ginny were still too appalled to point out. Even Draco, who had lived in a Dark champion'house all his life, seemed unnerved by what he saw. Only Harry and Luna seemed to choose 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 pitiless and anti-social git ? '' said Harry jokingly.

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

Snape smirked at her. `` farmer, for person who 's supposed to be the smartest pupil at Hogwarts, you 're displaying a disgustingly low ability to comprehend some subject. That 's what you 're here for - to learn and sympathize the iniquity prowess - and I 've just given you a demonstration. '' He paused to think the violative article that fell on the flat coat. `` This is a 'Constrictor'. As what you just witnessed, it will force the wearer to reveal any data asked of him and if the someone 's too stubborn to abide by, the hat would tighten up itself until the person can no longer emit. Only person skilled with the night 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 wax month to prepare and does n't physically harm the drinker, the 'Constrictor'is more accessible and efficient due to the excruciating pain it induces. '' Snape then regarded Neville with a little respect. `` I must admit that I 'm impressed with how farseeing you were able to survive pain sensation. Others usually panic and die from suffocation within a minute or two. ``

Others looked at Neville with increased respectfulness. He was at it for to a greater extent than fifteen minutes.

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

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

No one commented.

And so the rigorous preparation began ...

The daily natural process would usually start with a few bit under the Cruciatus condemnation -- Snape 's and Wormtail 's delightful way of waking them up -- then they had to try to stay under the 'Constrictor'as long as medically possible. This was immediately followed by drinking a few drop of Veritaserum -- Snape said that if they gradually consumed a big sum of money of that potion, they would be immune to its effects. Of course, an Occlumency object lesson was also included in their daily dose of 'mind-strengthening exercise'. Then, after being severely battered and abused, that 's the lone time that they will be allowed to chew on a stale slice of plain gelt and a chalk of water.

`` That will condition you to survive if worse comes to whip. Do you think the Dark Lord is in the habit of feeding his captives ? '' tiff Snape impatiently when Ron foolishly tried to complain about the poor food supply.

After the revolting meal, if one could hollo it a meal, Snape and Wormtail would take routine placing them under the Imperius cuss until they could throw it off instantaneously. Then, the oh-so-merciful trainors would accord them the luxury of an hour or two of rest which was not very relaxing at all since they had to read winding chapters about the 'Characteristics and Actions 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 strategy and tactics of Muggle Dueling just in eccentric they were disarmed and had to fall back to hand-to-hand combat.

By the end of the day, the captive err ... trainees would be too exhausted to care about anything but slumber which was limited to five hour 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 listen that Wormtail and Snape had to give back to Hogwarts for a brusk meeting. They were even more delighted to hear that they had the time off and they could do whatever they want as long as they stay within the residence 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 board. They were provided with a very delectable 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 hefty serving of the dishes lavishly laid on the table.

Hermione eyed the nutrient warily before she replied. `` Maybe they poisoned the food ... or maybe they were just testing us if we could control our hunger in nominal head of this banquet. recollect what we read about how the dark brain work ? ``

Ron and genus Draco choked on their food when they heard Hermione 's program line. Neville spat whatever morsel was left in his mouth and Ginny promptly stopped eating. Unsure of what to do, they just stared forlornly at the rattling counterpane in front line of them, wishing they were back at Hogwarts where they could eat to their affectionateness 's message without fright of any underarm maneuvers.

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

He and Luna had decided to pass the dawning together to research the house, talk 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 seats and started to fill their plates.

Still no one said anything.

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

`` Umm ... We have some reservations about this meal. We 're thinking that maybe it 's poisoned or something. '' replied Hermione weakly. The others murmured their own suspicions about the 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 professor Snape tell you ? '' said Luna.

`` Tell what ? '' asked Ginny.

`` That they are going to give us a practical trial tonight and if we perform to their standard, we could go back to Hogwarts tomorrow. '' replied Harry.

`` Oh ! '' muttered Hermione and Ginny softly.

`` WHY DID YOU assure US ? '' ranted Ron as he shoved as practically food for thought as potential down his throat.

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

`` Hmp ! I did n't require to know. '' said Ron.

`` Why not ? '' asked Neville curiously.

`` causal agency now I wo n't be able to delight the afternoon at all. I would be too busy worrying about that dreadful psychometric test. '' said Ron wearily. `` Who knows what those evil psyche have in store for us ? ``

`` Do n't vex Weas - Ron ... .No one 's going to die. '' said Draco, grinning wickedly at him.

Everyone just groaned and continued eating.

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The afternoon passed too quickly for the grouping 's liking. As expected, no one was able to slack upon learning what they were about to do that night. Right after luncheon, the grouping practiced what they learned and tried to recall all the details that Snape had imparted to them.

By night time, the tension was already at its eminent point. Every little matter seemed to get on their nerves. Only Harry and Luna were oblivious to everything around them. They were so engrossed on their own minuscule mankind while the others were almost tearing each other 's throats.

`` WHERE THE hell ARE THEY ? '' yelled an tempestuous Ron.

`` HOW THE hell on earth SHOULD WE KNOW ? WE 'RE ALL HERE ! '' yelled an also irritated genus Draco. The suspense was too much for him too.

`` IF YOU TWO DO N'T stay, I 'M GOING TO CURSE 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 flushed Neville as he removed the swearing on Draco and Ron.

Ginny glared at him. `` very well ! '' She was about to run to her room when something caught her care.

POP !

POP !

POP !

Three cloaked figures appeared on the other side 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 battle. Soon, the place was sizzling with colorful sparks and electrifying bane. Jets of light were grazing each of their tegument, wounding them but they just ignored it.

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

Ron and Hermione produced a very powerful shield good luck charm to deflect mild curses while sending powerhouse to the opposition. Dragon tackled a nearby death-eater who was trying to attack Ginny. No one even got near Harry and Luna due to the immense power that they were radiating.

Suddenly, somebody summoned several 'Constrictors'and charmed it to entrance all the pupil but the lid never even lasted a minute on their heads. And the students had enough sense to continue firing spell while struggling to break free from the 'Constrictors'.

The struggle became even More intense as more Unforgivables were hurled unrelentingly by the enemies. The group, sensing that they were dangerously outnumbered, disillusioned themselves to even the odds. But they were disgruntled when they noticed that the enemy could still sense their presence and were even able to remove the charm.

`` Luna, Ginny, Hermione, meld your strengths to bind the enemies when I give you the signal. '' yelled Harry while wandlessly sending three dark-cloaked pattern flying to the wall, knocking them unconscious mind. To his early face, Neville, Ron and Draco were also ferociously attacking the enemies. They managed to incapacitate five Thomas More unwanted visitors.

Behind their back, a identification number of death-eaters were preparing to switch a muscular tour at the male child but Luna quickly saw it and launched a go of her own. Harry followed it up by a disarmament and stunning go then he levitated all the enemies to one side of the room.

At Harry 's sign, the young woman simultaneously conjured a magic rope to bind the fallen intruders to prevent them from escaping.

Soon, several interloper disapparated, leaving only the unconscious ones behind. The roll of tobacco started to clear out, giving the group a sort out vision of their environs. The table was smashed and the staircase was broken. There were dribble of stemma on the trading floor and some furnitures were reduced to ash. Snape 's sign of the zodiac was a heap ! But they had managed to get fifteen enemies, not bad.

Harry looked at his friends and noticed some underage suntan and unsightly combat injury but otherwise, they were all ripe.

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

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

Everyone immediately pointed their verge to the direction of the speech sound expecting another encounter.

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

It was Arthur Weasley, Minister of Magic, and he was accompanied by professor McGonagall and ma'am Pomfrey.

`` DAD ! '' Ron and Ginny ran to hug their beginner at once.

`` Poppy ! Quick ! '' said the Headmistress and Madam Pomfrey quickly tended to the leap figures.

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

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

`` Test ? What trial ? Did n't you hear, prof, we 've been attacked ! '' exclaimed Ron who was finding it difficult to comprehend why the school nurse chose to attend to the injuries of the enemies first.

`` No, you were not attacked. Let me read you. '' said the Headmistress and she used her wand to expose the faces of the intruders.

The group was stunned. They were all Order members !

`` I think Professor Snape and I had a slight misunderstanding. When he told me that you shall be tested tonight, I assumed that it would be quite like to an ordinary practical test. I never thought that he had a different idea in mind. But I admit his programme was ingenious. You were caught incognizant yet you were capable to handle the billet to your advantage. '' explained the Headmistress. `` And without any major injuries, I see. You did well. ''

Arthur Weasley chuckled softly. `` I think our appendage need to train too. Imagine seven youngster beating them ! ``

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

`` Certainly. Especially now that several Order members have to drop some clip at the infirmary wing. '' replied the Headmistress. Then she addressed the whole group in a low voice. `` Kindly try to teach them a affair or two, will you ? I never imagined them to turn a loss this terribly. It 's really humiliating ! ``

`` Of course of instruction, Professor. It will be a pleasure ! '' replied the group with suspect grin pasted on their faces.

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

`` I would be delighted to prepare their repast. '' commented Hermione with a devious grin.

The parson and Headmistress were puzzled but the ease of the group just roared with laughter.

Chapter 17 - Danger at Slytherin business firm


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

Ron groaned and quickly lowered his wand. `` And why not ? He used to do it to us during our grooming. '' He mumbled though without much conviction.

`` Well, might I cue you that Snape had a plausible excuse for doing so and you, considering that he 's still lying unconscious and at the clemency of a tush mediwizard, are not in the position to do so. '' replied Harry lazily as if he was explaining a thoroughly simple lesson to a naughty child. `` Besides, performing an unforgivable is a sure way to get into Azkaban. ``

Ron paled instantly and hastily hid his wand. 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 darned confident. '' said a fallible and muffled voice.

The two immediately turned to where the auditory sensation came from and were not so surprise to see the Potions Master struggling to get up from the infirmary bed despite dame Pomfrey 's strict instruction that he was not supposed to do so.

Harry 's eye darkened slightly. `` Please, do n't be so tinker's dam pessimistic. ''

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

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

The professor seemed to smell it too for he replied in a more conservatively manner. `` I do. I just do n't require you to make a deadly mistake of underestimating the foeman. ``

Harry visibly relaxed and unclenched his clenched fist. `` Fine. I wo n't ''

The prof nodded in understanding and closed his eyes as if he just woke up to give his opinion on that particular issue and now that he was finished, he wished for nothing but to return to his passive respite.

Harry and Ron reluctantly continued keeping watch on the hospitalize decree extremity while struggling to fetch up all homework that they have missed while they were away. Ron kept grumbling about the injustice of the office but wisely stayed away from delicate topics like death and demolition. It was bad enough that it was the spirit of the month of the school 's gossip electronic network without discussing it during their relaxation meter. In fact, he would rather avert it if possible.

brothel keeper Pomfrey eyed the two boy impatiently as they went on with their dateless chatter of Quidditch, tail end professors and unjust work load but she struggled to keep up a calm frontage as she went on with her work. Normally, she would never let them stay but the heightened alert grade forced her to endure their presence in the infirmary wing. She had to allow that she needed help to procure the prophylactic of her patients if ever the pauperism arises.

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Devonshire and Callah coolly made their way to the Slytherin dungeon hoping that cypher was around when they arrive. They just got back from their training and they were currently not in the temper to be pestered by nosey housemates. Unfortunately for them, the most busybodied 1 were still at the commons way and immediately looked at their commission as they entered the space. They eyed the newcomers suspiciously and their stance clearly implied that they needed a very win over explanation.

`` Where were you ? '' demanded Blaise, his wand held at the side, ready to strike if their reply proved unsatisfactory.

`` Did n't Snape say you ? He made us do some horrible project to nominate up for our incompetence in his class. '' replied Devon coolly, immediately reaching for his baton. He did not like Blaise 's arrogant tone and he knew the git was just itching to establish index over them.

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

`` Definitely not. What a brainsick idea ! Snape would never subject to such utter degradation. '' stated Devonshire evenly.

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

`` Are you insinuating something, Parkinson ? '' queried Callah with the Saame derisive spirit to hide her nervousness.

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

'Damn ! Where 's Harry when you need him ?'thought genus Draco while staring at the grim locution of his housemates. Four against two was not a bad odd for them but this was quite untimely. They could not afford to blow their natural covering so near to the last showdown. It would bankrupt their plan !

`` Maybe they made a mistake, big deal. It happens, you know. '' replied Callah in a fallible endeavor to scavenge the situation.

`` Yeah. '' Devon readily agreed. `` And if you do n't hold any early relevant things to ask us, we 're going to catch some 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.

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

`` Is this how you treat your housemates ? '' drawled Devon as if he found their exertion 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 Devonshire and Callah.

The two immediately froze. They knew that part. It used to frequent their nightmares and now it seemed that the nightmares had come reliable. The figure slowly stepped away from the darkness and surveyed the disbelieving faces of the supposed 'traitors'of the Slytherin menage. His long, silver blond hair swaying lazily only added to their horror. His wand was pointed at them and the cane with a ophidian carved on the handle was held loosely by his other paw.

It was Lucius Malfoy ... as menacing as ever ... and he was looking at them with so much loathing that the two knew they were in a very ticklish situation.

Lucius turned to front at his untested brother and gave them a look of utter disgust. `` How ridiculous ! I 've wasted so a lot time in preparation you and you could n't even defeat two -- -- - `` His scepter almost fell as he noticed the weak emanating from the 'traitors'as they gradually reverted to their original appearances.

`` Malfoy ! ``

`` Weasley ! ``

The four Whitney Moore Young Jr. antagonist gasped in surprise while Draco 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 lam unscathed.

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

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

`` Of track. When genus Draco and St. Peter the Apostle failed to return to the Manor that night, he knew. He just did not recognize that you 'd be foolish enough to go back to Hogwarts. Surely, you do n't trust that this school could offer you aegis from the wickedness Lord 's wrath. '' sneered Lucius. `` Fortunately, Blaise here was capable to provide us with a rather interesting information about three inquisitive transferees at Slytherin firm. It did not admit much long to figure out that you, Draco and dick were those three. '' He appeared very pleased with himself for his clever tax deduction.

genus Draco glanced at Ginny, grateful that her face did not betray any reaction on the misapprehension on Lucius'interpretation of event. With an almost imperceptible nod of his head, the two started to run out of the common room but immediately froze on their tracks when they heard the iniquity laugh or Voldemort 's right mitt.

`` How silly can you get ! Certainly, we sealed the common room after you came in. Do n't fool yourself into thinking that you 're too of import to be taken alive. '' said another familiar voice.

It was Macnair - another Death-eater ! The man was followed by another dark-robed material body. Dragon and Ginny paled instantly. They did not recognize the third man but he must be another death-eater to be in the caller of Lucius and Macnair. 'Probably a new recruit .'they thought in dismay.

`` The Headmistress would notice the interference in the wards if you attack us now. '' declared Ginny bravely.

Lucius stared malevolently at the vernal span while his two fellow traveller only laughed at her annunciation. The early four were just enjoying the appearance, clearly confident that Draco and Callah had no means to get away especially with three grownup wizard in their side.

`` We have no intent of explaining our intricate methodologies to your nerveless minds but repose assured that we could kill you in peace without anyone outside this room being the wiser. ``

`` I 'm your son. '' stated Dragon simply, vainly hoping that the fact would make the onetime man lenient on them.

`` You ? An ungrateful and treasonous bastard who apparently had no spine on his body to carry on the family tradition ! No, thank you. I 'm quite proud to say that I have no son. '' retorted Lucius viciously that Draco flinched at his cruel parole.

`` Family tradition ? What 's that - to be a slave to a raving lunatic half-blood who acts like he owned the world but can not even vote out a one-year-old infant ? '' shouted Draco angrily. He felt Ginny 's manus reached for his in an attempt to calm him down but he refused to budge. `` Groveling at the Dark God Almighty 's waterlogged ft, Falco columbarius ! Have you no self-respect at all ? ``

`` CRUCIO ! '' Lucius exclaimed but he was astonished when the tour that used to piss his son beg for mercifulness did not make a lasting effect anymore.

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

`` Stupefy ! '' yelled Blaise, Pansy, Crabbe and Goyle at once but Draco and Ginny deftly dodged the scourge and sent their own, measured to aim some of their cuss on the common elbow room door to ram it open.

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

Lucius carefully assessed the berth and sensed that the two were more equipped for a minor encounter like this one. Swiftly, he unearthed a wizard forget me drug from the underground air hole of his cloak and expertly whipped the two traitors. The two were fast but it was very hard to invalidate all the curse and the rope at once.

`` Ahh ! '' yelled Ginny as the tip of the circle violently came in physical contact with her scepter arm. Blood started to seep from the broken skin and burned so terribly that her cursing power began to dwindle down. Draco saw this too and tried to continue her but a cuss sent him flying to a nearby wall making him vulnerable for another attack.

`` Destructo ! '' screamed Pansy and aimed it at Draco but before the oath could hit him, Ginny had screamed `` Accio Draco '' almost desperately.

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

It hit Dragon squarely on the vertebral column as he covered his weeping girlfriend and the baton fell from his hand from the excruciating pain that followed. The impact made him cough up for breathe and was horrified when he saw blood coming out of his lip. He stared at Ginny and saw that she too was having some difficultness in breathing.
He tiredly reached for his wand and braced himself for another attack. He forced himself to present their assailant and projected a brave front.

`` What now ? '' he smirked and tried to act as annoying as ever. He refused to give them the expiation of seeing him beg for mercy. Even another whipstitching that crossed his chest and made him cough up more descent did not wipe the smirk from his face. 'Let it be known that Draco Malfoy and Ginny Weasley died fighting evil courageously .'he thought, resigned to the hopelessness of the situation.

As if sensing his morbid cerebration, embraced him tightly and whispered weakly. `` D-do n't give up. There 's still hope ... '' She then gripped the galleon tightly and hoped that supporter would arrive soon.

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The brain Boy and nous Girl have just finished making the terminal round of drinks for that night and were ready to rejoin to their respective hall when they felt the familiar burning sensation from their scoop. They paled immediately when they saw who was in trouble.

`` Quick ! If Draco and Ginny needs helper, then the situation must be very sedate ! '' exclaimed Hermione as she dragged Ernie to the Slytherin common elbow room only to be blasted away by an invisible paries that hindered them from coming in.

`` It ... is ... very ... .grave ! '' agreed Ernie as he struggled to get up from his graceless fall.

Hermione nodded and was vaguely mindful of other DA members being hurled to the earth by an invisible force.

`` Whoever was in there put up a powerful ward to inhibit us from entering the room. '' commented Padma Patil who was one of the late victims of the invisible force.

`` Yes and I know Harry 's not in there so we really need to exert extreme crusade to erupt the barrier. Maybe the Fireball technique could work if we simultaneously barrage the door with it. '' said Hermione.

`` How do you know Harry 's not in there ? '' asked Seamus. Hermione rolled her eyes at the seemingly idiotic interrogative but chose to keep her natural language in check.

`` Because reliance me, if Harry 's in there, Ginny and Draco wo n't be having this problem. Besides, I know that he and Ron are at the hospital wing to keep an eye on over the patient role. '' she replied as politely as she can. `` Why do n't you inform the Headmistress of the situation while we try to break down the door ? '' suggested Hermione to which Seamus quickly agreed.

Hermione, Ernie, Neville, Padma, Parvati, and Colin quickly formed fireball and hurled it at the room access at the same time. At first, they thought it did not work but after a few more minutes, a pocket-size hole formed on the threshold.

`` At the pace we 're going, it would be lucky if we could give it before sunrise. '' whined Parvati as her fireball started to circularise. The others were inclined to agree but could not do much but hold on and question 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 cheat when they felt the burning sense impression in their pockets. Both immediately took out the faux galleon but with dissimilar reaction. Ron quickly got up and started to run but Harry held him off.

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

`` I know but they 've been trained well. They should find out how to get by. Our duty is to ward the patients. What if someone attacks them while we 're out ? They 're quite a defenseless and the fiat could lose the most knock-down and well-educated members if we act rashly. '' stated Harry calmly but he knew his account was falling into deaf ears.

Ron glared at him. `` That 's my baby ! I need to help her. If you do n't desire to assist then fine ! Deal with it ! ``

`` It 's not just a notion and you know that. '' said Harry coldly but relented when he noticed the look of desperation on Ron 's case. `` aspect, 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 want. ``

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

Ron reluctantly agreed and they continued with the biz although Ron was still too pre-occupied to keep his direction. He was continually fidgeting nervously and his eye were darting from side to side as if waiting for something.

`` Ron ! ``

`` What ? ``

`` Do n't be paranoid ! ``

`` I am not paranoid ! ``

`` Yes, you are ! ``

`` No ! ``

`` If you do n't mind keeping your voice down ... The patient need rest, you know. '' stated Madam Pomfrey irritatedly.

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As the intensity of the human dynamo diminished, so was the spirit of the brave defenders. They were fully aware that every minute counts and it only takes a few s for the killing cuss to be cast. Whatever was happening inside, they just hoped that Ginny and Draco could drag one's feet long enough to give out down the barriers.

`` We 're coming ... we 're coming ... .hold on ! '' chanted Hermione furiously as if the mere reference of her thought could make it come rightful. But her courage started to fail as the Ernie 's human dynamo started to flicker dangerously. Only Neville 's and hers were still glimmering proudly but they knew their intensity level was beginning to evanesce too.

Hermione snuck a glance at the doorway and was dismayed to chance that the dent was still too small. She glanced at the tired frame of Ernie, Annapurna and Padma trying to regain their potency 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 fireballs again for a want of more effectual things to do.

Luna, still in her nightgown and looking as if she just rolled out of her bed, ran to Hermione 's face and taking her cue from the older missy, 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 powerful flaming brand. She fearlessly held the brand and traced the door until it fell on the primer coat, effectively startling all those inside into inaction.

All the DA extremity ran inside, with wands ready for battle and seemed slightly disappointed to see only three death-eaters and just four young dullard following inside the nighttime and eerie common room. They noticed the two unconscious physical body lying on the reason and all of them only had one thing in mind as they glared with gross detestation at their perennial enemies -- - 'It 's vengeance prison term !'

`` What the -- - `` exclaimed Blaise but was quickly shut off by a furious paralyzing spell from Ernie while Neville, Hermione, and Luna took advantage of the element of surprise and quickly stunned the three grownup mavin.

Padma and Parvati evidently enjoyed hexing Pansy for being an obnoxious bitch who took pride in spreading malicious rumours about anyone outside her house while Crabbe and Goyle ran cowardly out of the room to merlin-knows-where.

Professor McGonagall appeared with Seamus a few minutes later, a little disoriented at the sudden spell of events but was quite relieved to chance Ginny and genus Draco had some injury 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 nictitation of the official DA galleons with unlike names for each wink but with standardized location.

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

`` You may go and assist them Ron. '' he stated and averted his middle from the piercing spotlight of his bestfriend.

`` You really do n't plan to serve, do you ? '' yelled Ron angrily.

`` I 'm trying to pass water them strong. ``

`` How 's letting them die make them solid ? ``

`` THEY ARE NOT loss TO -- - `` Harry 's run-in were stuck on his throat as he noticed several mass hastily approaching the hospital wing led by the Headmistress who was carefully levitating the battered and bloodied bodies of two individual onto the vacant beds. Madam Pomfrey became immediately worried and went to retrieve some healing potion and pain-relievers from her medicine rack. She quickly administered cure as soon as the bodies were settled.

Ron, after the daze at seeing the injuries, took one aspect at his sister 's condition ( never mind the former ) and his locution darkened immediately. He glared ferociously at Harry and before anyone could do anything else, his bottled anger and foiling came out in the form of one very strong punch on the guilt-stricken grimace of the-boy-who-lived.

`` BASTARD ! '' he spat angrily and walked off.
Author 's Note : Hey, sorry for the belated update for chapter 17. It 's just that I 've been very meddling with work that fourth dimension. Anyway, I 've already fixed the problem with Chapter 16 so if any of you have not read it properly yet, you may do so now. By the way, I think there will be only two or three more than chapters left.

Thank you very much for reading and delight continue to go over. Thanks again !


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Chapter 18 - Too Smart to notice the Obvious


'Bastard !'

The horrible phone echoed in Harry 's auricle as he stared at the abrupt leaving of his bestfriend followed by Hermione, probably to find out what was amiss. No one would make guessed that he felt anything but incredulity at his friend 's outburst as he struggled inwardly to prevent the inherent aptitude to lash back from surfacing beneath his calm exterior. To others, he just appeared discombobulate and a little unnerved by the situation.

`` What 's that all about ? '' asked McGonagall as she scrutinized his face for any polarity but the flint grimace of the boy revealed nothing.

`` Maybe he was just upset, Professor. '' He replied calmly. What he definitely did not involve right then was parental advise from the citizenry face. He was for certain that such a slight misapprehension did not deserve a entire Order and DA get together. There were thing that he had to separate out on his own. He noticed that Luna was just staring directly at him for a reason that he could not fathom in his flow country of creative thinker but maybe he was just being paranoid. 'Was I mistaken ?'he thought. 'But how could we possibly hope to face a war if we did not trust in each other 's potentiality ? It would all boil down to me…and it was not fair ! I could n't possibly pull through them all from danger even if I already became powerful. Hell, even Dumbledore could n't save all who perished during Grindelwald 's time !'

'Calm down, hon. Ron will come around. As you 've said, he 's just upset. Look, you 're making everyone nervous .'

Harry nodded subconsciously before he realized that Luna had not spoken aloud.

`` Madam Pomfrey, will they be all correct ? '' he asked the schoolhouse nurse instead.

`` Yes, dear. Do n't worry. They will be here for a day or two to recoup and their injury would take retentive to cure but otherwise, they will be all right hand. '' replied the suckle good-naturedly.

Harry sighed with relief and turned to the Headmistress. `` What about the Death-Eaters and the Slytherins, Professor ? ``

`` I have already alerted the Ministry. Arthur and several aurors will be arriving soon to get them. '' she replied wearily. `` I believe lady Pomfrey can cope for tonight. I suggest you all go to your various student residence and repose. ``

Harry and the others nodded solemnly. They were all about to leave when they felt another familiar sensation in their pockets.

`` What the perdition -- ``

`` Not another attack ! ``

`` IT 'S HERMIONE ! ! ! ``

Harry swore under his breathe and led the others to Hermione 's localisation while the Headmistress and other DA members remained at the infirmary extension. It seemed that the castle was not secure anymore. 'Wherever she was, Ron might be there, too but why did n't he ring for help earlier ? Maybe Ron was too mad at me right now ... maybe he thought I would not come to his rescue .'he thought ruefully.

When he reached the door to the Slytherin donjon, he steeled himself for another struggle but was horrified to instead find Hermione slumped on the ground, crying hysterically and with a look of utter dejection and bitterment on her face. Sizing up the situation, Luna quickly instructed their friends to investigate the position as Harry attended to Hermione.

`` Where 's Ron ? What happened ? '' he asked her gently.

`` Oh, Harry ! They got him ! I 'm so sorry, I was n't capable 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 come Sooner ... '' said Hermione in between hiccough as she struggled to recover her composure.

Harry felt a gnawing guilt on his venter as he listened to her story but he tried to push it away to be able to think clearly. Then, an alarming idea suddenly formed on his mind ... '' Accio piranha 's Map ! '' He shouted and within seconds, the old lambskin reached his hands. He tapped it softly with his wand. `` I solemnly swear that I am up to no honest. '' Slowly the lines and letters appeared on the map.

Harry studied it carefully to see if there were any more opposition around. He found none. 'They must receive gotten what they came here for. I wonder why they got Ron ...'He looked at the parchment again and was pleased to encounter professor Flitwick heading towards their location.

`` Mischief Managed. '' he murmured softly and map went blank immediately as the flyspeck professor entered the door. It was fourth dimension to let the professor in on their niggling secret.

`` Mr. Mooney, would you care to explicate what happened here ? Minerva said there has been an attack. '' said the prof as he tried to assess the situation.

`` I 'll explain later, professor ... first, we need to strengthen the wards. The castle is not safe anymore. '' Harry said quickly.

`` But I ca n't possibly do that alone, Mr. Mooney. It needs at to the lowest degree four strong wizards to do that and if you 're not aware yet, only the Headmistress and I are physically up to as of the import. Maybe we could ask some help from the Ministry though ... ''

`` professor, we can not hold off that long. It would be very dangerous. Besides, you 're forgetting that there 's a pupil here who could perform in that capacity ... ''

`` Yes, I know ... unfortunately, that student has already perished in the custody of you-know-who. '' replied the professor almost tearfully as if the mere anamnesis brought back some sad memories to him.

`` No, he 's not. '' replied Harry cryptically as he bent down to whisper the information on the professor 's ears.

The professor 's heart widened for a moment then it was followed by a radiant grinning and a slight nod of agreement. `` Well ... if that 's the eccentric, shall we begin ? ``

Harry nodded and started to concentrate on their most pressing task. His only thought was that they must not break down as he poured all his energy to augment Mr. Flitwick 's deficiency. The refuge of one C of bookman and teachers was in their hands. As the colorful visible light flowed from their baton to the Ward outside the castle, Harry felt a certain signified of fulfillment even though he was gradually beginning to stick out the brunt of such intense wizard press release.

Despite the howling hammer in his brain and knockout magic drainage, he kept his absorption, barely looking at everyone else. He vaguely heard professor Flitwick 's remark that the wards were stronger already and that they could arrest. He ignored him and continued what he was doing ... .only a few Thomas More muddle ... .only a few mo more ... .there ... it 's finished. The castle was condom ... at to the lowest degree for the mean time.

He managed a imperfect smile at the similarly worn-out professor before he collapsed on the ground.

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Oct 29, 1997
At the infirmary offstage


Harry opened his centre slowly and was just starting to adjust to his environment when he heard a associate drawl from a nearby bed.

`` gladiola you 're awake now, Harry. ''

Harry smiled at the companion silvery-blond-haired boy who spoke. He was looking quite sound and rested unlike the in conclusion clip he saw him.

`` Nice to see you 're still alert, genus Draco. ``

`` I thought you 're going to pretermit the final examination showdown though ... '' replied the boy.

`` What do you mean ? What 's the date today ? '' a surprised Harry asked. Then he frowned as a opinion occurred to him. `` Why are n't you in disquise ? ``

The boy shifted position to be able-bodied to discourse properly. There was no suggestion of temper in his voice 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 eyebrow at hearing him refer to his father by his name only. `` ... performed an anti-illusion patch on us. They know. ``

`` How much ? ``

`` Not much actually. The flip-flop spell only confirmed what they already knew however, they are wrongly on one account. '' Dragon paused for effect. `` ... .They thought the third transferee was Wormtail. ''

A easy smile facing pages on both of the boys'lips.

`` well ... that misunderstanding could be their downfall. '' said Harry then he eyed Dragon carefully. `` Are you sure you do n't want to rest away for that event ? I mean ... ''

Draco 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 encounter with my father, I realize that it is something that I must do for my own peace of mind. ``

Harry considered this for a moment. There was something that he wanted to do right after the battle if they got favorable ... Future architectural plan that only involved him and Luna ... his other ally too if they wanted to ... but what about Draco ? 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 side by side dark lord.

`` What 's your design ... I mean after the fight ? '' he asked Dragon tentatively.

The boy just shrugged his shoulder joint and sighed heavily. `` I honestly do n't make out ... finish schooling perhaps ... then engage over our family concern ... spend some time with my female parent ... other than that, I have no mind. '' genus Draco got up slowly and tried to sit on Harry 's bed. `` Before, I thought my future plan were made. I 'm going to observe my father 's pace and be another loyal Death-Eater but now, everything has changed and I suddenly found myself living living on a daily basis with a very uncertain prospect of a future. Heck, I do n't even know if I 'm going to live for that. For all I know, I might not even live long enough to calibrate. ``

Harry nodded thoughtfully as he pondered his reply. `` I feel the same way, too. '' He stared directly at Draco 's center as if trying to make up his mind about something important. `` Actually, I have some sort of a plan. If we 're golden enough to emerge victorious in this war, I plan to leave the wizarding human race ... permanently. Luna has a alternative to graduate first or come with me at once. We 're planning to live a normal life sentence afterwards ... progress a schooltime for the gifted perhaps or any other 'normal'business organisation. If you want, you may come with us. We can start anew ... a life without prejudices. It 's your choice. ``

Draco stared dumbfounded at him and immediately pointed one trembling finger at himself. `` You want ME to fall with you ? Are you grave ? '' Harry nodded solemnly and smiled encouragingly at his new acquaintance to infuse the seriousness of his offer.

Draco became misty-eyed at once but he carefully hid it by turning his dorsum at Harry and heading quickly to his own bed. `` I 'll retrieve about it, Harry. Thank you. ``

`` Do n't mention it. That 's what Quaker 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 discussion. Dragon and Ginny were still sleeping peacefully on their beds.

`` Harry, please do n't recount me you 're severe ! '' exclaimed Hermione.

`` I already told you my plan ages ago. Why act so storm ? '' replied Harry calmly, making it obvious that he was already determined to pursue his design and that no one could possibly piss him change his mind.

`` You ca n't possibly do that ! '' said Hermione, her face turning the Lapplander color as Ron 's hair.

`` Why not ? And it 's not as if we 'd lose contact, you know. You could even derive 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 make any well-informed reception, Professor McGonagall came rushing inside, her eye flooded with business as she waved a small bit of parchment in front of Harry.

`` Mr. thrower, what is the meaning of this request ? '' she queried as if she could not quite believe that such an theme would occur to Harry.

`` Just what I stated Professor. I want to take the NEWTS tomorrow so that I could be considered a full-pledge wizard by the 31st. ``

`` But the year is not yet over. You could n't possibly take that exam and pass. ``

`` Not to sound too chesty but I believe I have learned all I need to pass my NEWTs. Please, Professor, this is important to me. I have n't requested for anything since I got here, please concede my request just for this once. I need something to take care forward to. I need to be able to remember that after the war, I have something to LIVE for. ``

Professor McGonagall could not appear to find an appropriate reply for that. `` I see. ``

`` In that case, professor, I would like to take the examination early, too. '' declared Hermione resolutely.

An involuntary cough escaped Neville 's throat when he heard it. `` Hermione ? ``

`` I do n't know about you, Neville, but I am already tired of this war. I wish to be a peaceful life-time after. Besides, is n't it unjust for the professors to prepare for the newt of only one mortal ? ``

`` I guess ... but I ca n't possibly consider the newt with you ... I do n't think I would pass. '' said Neville ruefully.

`` You do n't birth to do it, Neville. You can remain here. Your family is here whereas Luna and I have none. Hermione 's parents are muggles so it would not be wrong if she wanted to spend more than time with them in the muggle universe. '' explained Harry, effectively shielding the disappointment he felt at his response. As much as he wanted to live a new life sentence with his friends, he was also very much aware that they have their own lives to live too.

`` What about you, Luna ? '' asked Hermione to the younger girl.

`` Harry would be tutoring me so I do n't need to rest here. If I 'm ready, I would come up 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 reply immediately. Instead, he turned to the astonished Headmistress and asked her popular opinion. `` Is it all right for us to do that, prof ? ``

`` well, it 's not a normal practice in this mental institution but given your sacrifice, the least I could to is to make an exception in your case as a souvenir of gratitude. Yes, Harry and Hermione could pack the NEWTs tomorrow if they 're cook and the rest of you could be home-schooled and take the examination at a later day of the month. '' replied the jade Professor but she also seemed proud of by their conclusion for a reason that she did not give away to them.

`` DOE 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.

`` speech communication, Mr. thrower. '' Harry mumbled a hasty apology. `` What seems to be the problem, Mr. thrower ? ``

`` 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 go against down.

`` I can only take on that Ron is being kept prophylactic. '' replied the Headmistress nervously. `` According to our intelligence network, they kidnapped Ron to control a win-win situation on the 31st. ``

`` What do you mean, Professor ? ``

`` We found out through the Slytherins that the enemies already knew of our plans to subvert their attempt on the jubilation but they are still going to labour through with it. If they win, then they would toss off Ron for he no longer serves a purpose but if they find themselves at a disadvantage, they would use Ron to force the government minister - Ron 's Padre - to espouse their command. ``

`` But that 's frightful ! '' commented Harry and swore under his breathe once more.

Ginny was too shocked to react but Draco looked relate.

`` Yes, Harry. But that 's how the iniquity judgment workplace. ''
Chapter 19 - The Proposal


Oct 30, 1997


Harry and Hermione were both sitting at the opposite ends of a vacant schoolroom near the Headmistress'office. They smiled at each other for support but somehow they both knew that they did not need it. Their facial expression bore no semblance of restiveness or apprehension towards the early NEWTs. If anything, they were more anxious about Ron 's condition than anything else and the psychometric test was just a welcome divagation.

The offset written exam was chronicle of Magic. Harry glanced at Hermione and groaned inwardly when he noticed her enthusiasm. She was clearly in her constituent and though he was n't exactly dunderhead in that subject, he still felt a piffling resentful about her eagerness. He found it very odd. He liked prof Binns and had utmost regard for his wide knowledge but his uncanny power to put bookman to restless shock was not really endearing -- he alone could produce scholar flow asleep through a detailed discussion of Vampire clan war and the violent take over of the dark God Almighty of the old century. Fortunately, Harry had a more competent teacher who patiently drilled the history of magic into his wandering mastermind cells or he would n't be able-bodied to answer any of the questions.

... How did Albus Dumbledore defeat Grindelwand during his time ? ...

'Well, this is slowly ...'Harry persuasion. He and Professor had an in-depth discussion on this topic before hoping that he could learn a example or two from the old man 's experience.

... incentive head : In your opinion, how can You-Know-Who be defeated ? ...

'This is so pathetic ! They could n't even indite his public figure on paper for goodness'interest ! Anyway, this is easy ...'He was a little put-off by the question. He could write a detailed narration of his clash with Voldemort, the resurrection at the graveyard, the vaticination and his plans to vanquish the shadow nobleman ... possible attacks and scourge that he could utilize but he restrained himself ... This was a tactical and rhetorical question that must be treated with cautiousness. Surely the professor was not seriously expecting him to answer it truthfully so he settled for a simple reaction that he hoped would summarize his whole opinion - team body of work. That should be enough.

After that came DoD Against the Dark prowess. Both written and practical tests were as slow as boiling piss as he had expected. There was no uncertainty in anyone 's mind that he knew more about it that the professor himself. magical spell and precaution for Magical Creatures were fairly easy too. He could safely adopt that his various professor for those subjects became very considerate when they formulated the trial run. Potions was a totally dissimilar thing, though. Snape deliberately made his exam more difficult than usual. It was either Snape was challenging him or he just have a luxuriously regard for Harry 's capability but nevertheless, Harry did not mind at all. Apparently, Snape was individual who would n't let up just because the student was limited and he was grateful for that.

Transfiguration was also no better but Harry welcomed the challenge. No discrimination - that was an respectable insurance policy and he would n't be the one to ask for anything substandard.

Harry was aware that the professors were still not happy with his request. After all, if they win the war, there would be no need to go. Unfortunately, heartsease was not just the absence of war in Harry 's public opinion. He wanted peace within himself. To be capable to walk around without being mobbed ... to be capable to stay in a room without being goggled at just because he had the 'scar'... to be capable to enjoy his youth, something that he had been deprived of for so long ... a life without extreme expectations. But perhaps they just did n't interpret.

Hermione, Draco, Ginny and Neville must have felt the same too. Whatever happens, they would never be the Sami again. Dragon would definitely bear on to stomach the mark of being the unfaithful son of a death-eater whichever side he was fighting for. Of course of instruction, it would temporarily be overshadowed by his contribution to the capitulation of duskiness but once matter have settled down a bit, people would turn back to their usual assassination err - analysis of his character - whether he really turned to the light side because it was the compensate matter to do or he just did it for selfish reasons.

Hermione would also be forever thought of as the 'brain'in the mathematical group - the one who had the answer to everything, another one destined to make nifty affair. People would start to expect more splendid achievements from her - perhaps hear a remedy for some blur malady or maybe create a counter-curse for Aveda Kedavra - yes, something to that effect. With all due respect, she would most probably be able to do that someday but the pressure would be enough to drive her insane any day.

As for Ginny, maybe she was just tired too and a self-respecting escape would give her enough time to convalesce psychologically and socially. Her actions had severely damaged her sept 's trust in her and she was not quick to confront that yet.

And Neville, he really did not ask to go. The wizarding biotic community was his world. If they could only find a cure for his parents, then he would be perfectly contented to stay there and micturate up for lost times.

With that thought, Harry finalized his response and handed it to the proctors who were plainly astounded that he had finished earlier than expected.

`` Are you sure, Mr. Potter ? We were instructed to give you More clip if you requested it since your case is a little strange. '' said an elderly witch who looked a lot like prof McGonagall except that she had a soft and kindly face of a female parent hen.

Harry smiled. `` Thank you Madam but I 'm already done. There 's no need to extend the clip. And I believe my booster does n't need it too. '' He said when he saw Hermione lazily got up from her chair too and handed her own solvent weather sheet which was considerably thick than his.

`` Hey, Herm. Are you sure you did n't quote the whole record there ? '' said Harry jokingly.

Hermione eyed him exasperatedly. `` Of course of action not. I just had to explain some things in particular. You know they might be looking for a peculiar solvent and I had to hit sure that I covered all possibilities ... '' she paused for breath for a spell `` ... I 'm not really sure about the animagus transfiguration though. I 'm afraid I would get a deduction there because I was not able to properly distinguish the notion 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 exam that he wanted to leave for the sentence being. `` Shh ... Hermione ... it 's alright ... You 're going to get a luxuriously score ... possibly highest even. Quit worrying. Just be thankful that it 's over. ``

`` Oh, but it 's not yet over, Harry ! '' cried Hermione in anguish, flinging her arms at him.

`` I know. But do n't worry. We 'll be able to preserve Ron somehow. I wo n't let any of my loved ones suffer in evil work force again. '' declared Harry with a murderous glint in his eyes as he thought about the enemies who just did not experience when to quit. `` Why do n't you rest for now ? You 'll call for your strength tomorrow ... for Ron, okay ? ``

Hermione discreetly wiped her tears away and went back to her room. Harry smiled at her sadly as he watched her go and subconsciously walked towards the Quidditch subject. It was one of the things that he would overlook the most when he return to the muggle world -- the exhilaration he feels when he was flying, the mind-numbing expiation he experiences when he caught the canary mere seconds away from the work force of a worthy competition. But it was not as if he would n't be able to fly anymore, he rationalized to himself. Perhaps there would come a clock time when he would be comfortable enough to occur back and see the new team play, maybe collapse them a few tips or play a plot with them himself. Perhaps in a few eld ...

`` Harry ... ''

He turned around and saw the conversant blond-haired young man approaching with a broomstick held loosely at his side. He smiled as an outraqeous idea crossed his mind.

`` Accio Firebolt ! '' he yelled and the International banner broomstick rushed to his manus, pulsating vibrantly as if it was itching to be used too.

`` Accio Snitch ! '' he yelled once more and the snitch he had caught during his one-fifth year 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 strange reason, Dumbledore did not ask him to refund the golden stoolie. He just procured a new one from the store.

The blond-haired image waited patiently as if he already knew what was going to occur next. `` Just like old times eh ? '' He raised one eyebrow as he mounted his broom.

`` Yes, but no monkey job please. '' said Harry teasingly.

`` Hey, I do n't cheat ! '' snorted Draco as he flew around the field of honor to warm up.

`` Yeah rightfulness ! Like pulling my broomstick to preclude me from winning was definitely a practiced show of sportsmanship. '' Harry replied good-naturedly

`` Those were the dear old Day ... ''

`` Nasty old days, you mean ... ''

`` Whatever ... '' Draco casually waved his hand and signalled him to get down the game.

Harry rolled his optic as he let go of the stool pigeon. `` Now, let 's frolic ! ''

The two most first-class flier at Hogwarts raised their broom simultaneously, almost hitting each other but their skill and speed prevented them from a very dangerous hit. The snitch suddenly went up various beat more but the two was able to follow it quite impressively. Their eyes never left the sneaker. There were no other role player to suppose of, no bludgers to wait out for. It was only the elusive snitch out there and only the respectable player would be able-bodied to entrance it.

The two were accelerating more and more and anyone who were watching would not even recognize the thespian. They would only see two flashing of park blending through the night sky. Then, the snitch changed its path, forcing the seekers to change their manoeuvre and direction, too. No one would catch it by just following it relentlessly. Harry went around to where he thought it was heading but Draco beat him to it. He laughed as Dragon tried to buckle his hand around the wing ball only to grasp empty air as the snitch escaped once more.

They were so engrossed with their secret plan that they did not observe two female person figures following their every movement, cheering their every move.

Harry and genus Draco performed some antenna acrobats first as they searched for the sneak, enjoying the game for what it was, not for house points or Quidditch cup. Just a secret plan. Then, they both caught flock of the golden flashes down below, near their restrain audience and both dove at break-neck pep pill, trying to outmatch one another.

Harry could see it now, just a few feet more and he stretched his hand. At the corner of his eye, he saw that Draco was doing the like thing.

`` Go Harry ! ''

`` Go Dragon ! ``

Harry was snickering now as he saw the panicked expression of Dragon as his fingers touched the flank ... then suddenly his laughter vanished and his hand unconsciously went to touch his os frontale. His scar did not hurt anymore but he could still feel any emotion that Voldemort was exuding. He was used to feeling his angriness and annoyance but never high spirits and pure delectation. It was unnerving ... whatever it was that made Voldemort well-chosen must be bad for the light side.

`` I 've got it ! You lost ! '' shouted Draco, waving the golden sneak triumphantly. Ginny was hugging him as if he won the Quidditch finals.

`` H-huh ! '' said Harry, caught unaware. His moments of distraction was enough for Draco to catch the egg but it did not trouble oneself him at all. What he wanted to know was why Voldemort suddenly felt those emotions a day before the battle. What the underworld happened ?

`` Harry, I did n't bonk you were such a sore loser. '' teased Draco but his smile vanished too when he saw Harry 's grave expression. `` Hey, what 's awry ? ``

`` It 's Voldemort. He 's well-chosen and I do n't be intimate 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 creatures. They would not obey him unless they were being threatened. ``

`` Uh-huh ! '' commented Draco for a deficiency of something intelligent to say.

A very uncomfortable 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 Draco 's and started to pull him away.

`` Come on, Drake. You need to launder yourself, you stink. '' Ginny broke the tense up lifelessness, wrinkling her tiny pry in disgust.

`` I do not ! '' protested Draco in mock horror but followed Ginny back to the castle leaving Harry and Luna alone.

Harry and Luna sat on the land, ignoring the tickly Gunter Grass and soften earth.

`` I hate to call up of what it could possibly think of. '' said Harry after a while.

Luna embraced him tightly. `` Then do n't think. It could be a ruse, you know, to flurry you and pee-pee you miss your self-confidence. ``

`` I guess you have a compass point there. '' said Harry and shifted his stance so he could properly hold her in his weaponry. `` So are you really indisputable you want to fare with me ? ``

`` Of course, why do you ask ? '' Luna looked at him with her tender optic that seemed to mellow his heart.

`` Nothing, just wanted to make sure enough that I have n't pressured you into doing something you do n't want to do. '' replied Harry weakly.

`` Oh, hon. You know I would abide by you to neverland if you tell me to. I love you with all my affection. Do n't you dare intend otherwise. '' said Luna and leaned forward to physically assure her boyfriend that he really meant a lot to her.

The fire in both of them ignited furiously and the kiss deepened to urinate up for lost time. It had been a long clip and no one was there to hold on them. As they looked up, they caught a glance of the star shining above them, the twinkle reflected in their center. They kissed once more, this prison term Harry 's hired hand started to wander around Luna 's delicate body. He could feel her shiver slightly at his touch and he realized that if they did not block up now, then he would not be capable to control himself anymore. With great indisposition on his persona, 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 come 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 hall. '' 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 night but he did n't require to blackjack her into anything.

`` Harry James potter ! Sometimes you 're just so dense ... '' she said exasperatedly and started to leave him in the middle of the Quidditch pitch.

Harry was stunned by her reception. `` Wait, delay ! '' he ran after Luna who was walking aimlessly around the field.

`` What now ? '' she asked not looking back, still a little miffed by his reaction.

`` W-why ? '' He turned her around and saw that there were tears threatening to fall down her rosy cheeks.

`` Aaaaarrrgh ! ! ! ! ! '' she screamed in frustration and the crying started to flow uncontrollably. `` What if something happens tomorrow ? What if I die, you die or we both die and we would n't consume the probability again ? ``

Harry looked around in terror and a sudden realization suddenly struck him. She was right. What if something happens that they could not manipulate ? `` Calm down, please. Wait ... .please ... just postponement here. Do n't leave. I 'm just going to get something. ``

Without waiting for her answer, Harry quickly ran to the Gryffindor mutual room, ignoring the madam asking for the word. He bumped the portrayal rather forcefully and swore under his breathe as he rubbed his throbbing forehead.

`` You did n't throw the parole ! '' declared the Fat peeress accusingly, rubbing her ankles.

`` I was in a hurry ! '' yelled Harry.

`` But you 're not supposed to be in here ! '' argued the portrait, glaring at him.

`` But you know who I am, do n't you ? '' he asked rather stubbornly.

`` Yes, of course, but still, you 're not supposed to be here. You do n't know the password. ''

Harry took heavy breathes to calm 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 previous room. It is hidden very well and I could n't just summon it. It 's for my girlfriend ... I hope you understand. ``

`` Is it the halo ? '' asked the portrait as she eyed him suspiciously.

`` Umm ... .yeah. But delight do n't severalise anyone. It 's supposed to be a hugger-mugger. '' he said, staring at the level in embarrassment.

To his surprisal, the Fat Lady clasped her hired man and sang in pleasure. `` Oh ! merlin, why did n't you say so ? I would have let you in immediately. '' she said and the room access opened instantaneously.

Harry thanked her extravagantly and quickly ran to his room, ignoring the curious glance sent his way. He retrieved the halo and stared at it intently. He had been planning to aim after the battle but he just realized that he needed to do it as soon as potential for the next day might be too late. transactions later, he returned to where he left Luna and was gladiolus when she saw her lying on the pasture, star-gazing.

He approached her silently, relishing the beautiful video she presented. He tightened his hold on the piece of music of jewelry in his 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 grim. '' he whispered, afraid to verbalize in a convention voice for it could destroy the mood of the moment.

`` For what ? '' queried Luna in a hushed musical note, still refusing to look in his direction.

`` For acting like an insensitive jerk. '' he replied earnestly. He dropped to his human knee and reached for Luna 's left hand. `` I just did n't know what to do. ``

That was true. He did not fully comprehend how unnatural his teenager living had been until then. Heck, even Neville had more activeness than he did ... but not due to miss of offers though. He just did not have the tilt to execute such a sacred act with anybody else. It was a very serious subject for him. He believed that it should only be done at the right on time by two people genuinely in love with each other. But what if the powerful clock time never came ?

Draco and Ginny had already done it. He saw it when he intruded on Ginny 's mind before. Perhaps Ron and Hermione too though they never talked about it. Maybe he was just too busy to conceive about it and the fact that the exclusively somebody he considered doing it with was catatonic for almost a yr only made it unfit. He was not that naif. He had read and ogled the Playwitch magazine publisher with Ron out of curiousity but that seemed such a foresightful time ago.

`` Err ... are you still mad at me ? '' he asked tentatively, kissing her hired man lightly as he did so.

Luna slowly got up to face him. `` No, I 'm not mad. A little pixilated off ... yes ... but not mad. ``

Harry stared at her, biting his glower lip, unsure of what to do next. He kept on caressing her left bridge player, not fully cognizant that his action was starting to urinate her tone warm and tingly all over. Luna raised one lovely eyebrow and pinched his decently face playfully.

`` Oh, Harry ! You look so adorable when you do that. How could you possibly think that I could appease mad at you when you stare at me like that ? '' said Luna, licking her lips nervously.

Harry tensed when he saw her movement and gazed at her lips as if he could not cerebrate of anything else. Then, a chirp of a qualifying fowl brought him back to his senses. Prying his eye away from her inviting brim, he carefully slipped his mother 's bequest to one of her fingers and kissed it softly.

Luna was speechless as she fixed her optic on the magnificent sapphire stone etched with a tiny symbol of a unicorn on her ringfinger. She looked at Harry and almost melted on the place when she saw the sincerity and tenderness in his eyes.

`` After the war has ended, will you give this miserable someone a probability to spend the rest period of his life sentence with you, Miss Luna Lovegood ? '' Harry asked her with so much emotion in his articulation that she knew it stemmed from the very burden of his being.

She threw her arms around him and cried at the sheer exquisite nature of his proposal. `` I will. Oh, Harry ! I will. Thank you for loving me so much. ''

`` No, the pleasance is mine. '' he replied and bent to seal the proposal with a heart-felt gesture of love.

Glancing at the wiz once more, he noticed that Red Planet was very bright that Night ... but Venus was brighter ... considerably brighter than on any early night. Then as if sensing their pauperization for concealment, the cloud gradually moved to cover the Moon, effectively shielding them from the sparkle. Mars was temporarily forgotten as two darkness 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 Julian Bond, Harry and Luna continued to lay in each other 's arms, just contented on staring at the scattered back breaker shining brightly above their heads. The soft shock and warm blanket that Harry conjured made them comfortable enough to refrain from going elsewhere. The night was fading, the impending doom hid around the corner, but they were not afraid anymore. They had become merge and the enduringness of one became the military strength of the other.

As they watched the sun advance gradually, they realized that they must return to their unwashed way now but both were loth to do so. They were still savoring the moment and it was unvoiced to let go of the emotions that had engulfed them a few hours ago.

'Who would feature thought that we would end up together ?'Harry mused as he stole a glance at the lovely person snuggled on his chest. 'And to remember, I, myself, thought her strange when I first met her ...'

`` I thought you 're quite bizarre that meter too ... '' commented Luna lazily, caressing his dresser in random mode. At seeing his incredulous expression, she added. `` You 're thinking out gaudy, hon. But do n't worry, I 'm very much in love with you now and that 's what matters. ``

`` True ... rightful ... Did I mention that'I love you'already ? ''

`` I believe you did, Mr. Potter, several clip actually. '' replied Luna, giggling softly.

`` Well, let me show you once more ... '' said Harry, his eyes twinkling mischievously but a gaudy tornado distracted him.

It was Dobby.

Harry groaned inwardly. From the looking of the elf 's red side with ears drooping shamefully at the side, he knew that he saw something he should not and was quite abashed by his intrusion.

`` Bad Dobby ! Bad Dobby ! I am so pitiful, Mister Harry Potter. I did not have in mind to appal you or anything. '' said the house-elf as he repeatedly bumped his head on the ground as punishment.

Harry quickly put on his apparel and pulled Dobby from his self-inflicted going-over. `` Dobby, stop that ! I 'm not mad at you, just a picayune embarrassed. ``

`` Mister Harry not raging 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 inflammation was indistinguishable. `` The headmistress wanted you in her agency now. She said you must get ready. ``

`` Oh ! '' murmured Harry and quickly vanished the shock and mantle. `` We 'll go there now and by the way, you must be there, too. ``

Dobby puffed his breast proudly at his words and apparated immediately to the Headmistress'position. Harry and Luna opted to walk.

The first thing they noticed when they set substructure inside the castle was the large number of students milling chaotically around the corridors and some hovering above the open fireplace as if they did not know how to use one. No professor was in passel, except for madam hooch and Filch who were attempting to put some parliamentary procedure to the pandemonium that erupted.

They never stopped to ask anyone what the kerfuffle was all about. Instead, they ran as fast as they could to McGonagall 's office.

The meeting has started and all of them could feel the mounting tenseness as they finalized their plans.

`` I have already ordered brothel keeper hooch to send the scholarly person to Crigod Commune immediately. We do n't desire any fatal accident here. Harry, have you already stationed some dementors to defend the place ? Please be reminded that they should be near enough to batten down the stead yet far enough to give no effect on the people inside. '' said McGonagall in a wear out tone.

`` Yes, Professor, that has been taken charge of. '' replied Harry then he turned to the house-elves present. `` Kindly see that the dark forces wo n't be able to apparate out once the fight has begun. We want to finish this war today. ``

The house-elves nodded reverently. `` We are most felicitous to oblige, sort sir. ``

Harry gave them a warm up smile of gratitude before he switched his attention to the diplomatic minister. `` Mr Weasley, I 'm indisputable this office is very hard for you knowing that they might use Ron for bargaining, are you sure you could handle today 's political program ? We can make out up with some substitute if you ca n't. ``

The red headmaster of the Burrow shook his head furiously. `` No ! I have to do this not only for my son but for the others as well. I believe we could pull this off. ``

Harry thought for a import but relented. `` Very well. ``

`` And I 'm going as well. '' said a balmy voice from a soul sitting timidly at the far end of the room.

`` Dudley ? '' Harry stared in jounce 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 habitation. ``

`` I know but mum said that I should stand by your side today. She said it is trivial compared to what you have done for us. '' came the reply.

`` And what about you ? What do you recall ? '' asked Harry shrewdly.

`` I think she 's aright ... I want to avail. ``

Professor McGonagall worriedly stepped in. `` Harry, I really hope you 're not considering letting him go. He 's far too young for that and is not that adept in dueling yet. ``

Harry sighed inadvertently. `` The headmistress is justly, Dud. Besides, your mum needs you more. There are lots of masses who need protection at Crigod 's. ``

`` B-but -- ``

`` No argument 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 solace 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 wear that they were all ready to face death but Harry knew they were all uneasy as snake 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 unmanageable and I believe it 's scaring the the pits out of everyone but we have trained comprehensively. There 's zip to fear. We are better prepared in this war now. We have more herculean allies on our side. Let me give you the betting odds : Due to our yesteryear campaign, Voldemort 's death-eaters have dwindled down to a measly 539
and nearly of them are kids. We have 317 fully coach aurors and sorcerer, 84 highly capable DA penis, not to mention the advanced DA penis who could involve on at to the lowest degree five death-eaters each and the other noncombatants who are most uncoerced to aid us should the want arises. The horror-inducing dementors are also on our English ... We also have some goblin ... giant .... centaur ... house-elves ... fairies ... supporting our causa. What else do we need ? Voldemort 's only carry over the wizarding is the frightening memory of the cleanup, torture, and pandemonium during his reign of terror but it 's all in the past tense now. '' Harry paused for a patch and noticed the chemical group relaxing slightly as they listened to his speech. `` We can do this ... We can win this war ... We just have to believe in ourselves. Remember, we have more to lose but even Thomas More to profit. ``

The mathematical group applauded him warmly when he concluded his little pep talk of the town.

`` So, are we cook for old Voldie now ? ''

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At the Hogsmeade Plaza


The program has begun with a brief background about Voldemort, how he came into power and what he had done before the-boy-who-lived defeated him for the number 1 time.

Then for the side by side part, the ministry erected a magnified pensive ( courtesy of Harry ) that depicted what happened to the wizard 's stone, the basilisk and finally the resurrection of the dark lord during the end of the Triwizard Tournament.

several masses were instantly aghast at what they saw. They knew renowned Harry ceramist, the-boy-who-lived, but no one actually realized the horrors he must have endured to live up to his name. For a minute of arc, they questioned the righteousness of their opinion of pinning all their hopes on a offspring boy. They had unwittingly stripped him of his youth. merlin, it was harsh for anyone !

This was followed by a curt breath -- a presentment of a proper wizard duel and a sombre wizard terpsichore that involved a man and a woman swaying to a haunting line while riding a broom handle and flying slowly around the stage.

Then the Minister announced the succeeding part of the program - the reenactment of Voldemort 's defeat exactly a class ago. Everyone paused to view. This was the mo 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 entrance with trepidation. The performance was about to end when people felt a sudden change in the atmosphere. Gone was the excitement and enthrallment in the audience horizontal surface. It was replaced with dread and panic as person slowly approached the stage.

It was Maker Voldemort. There was no mistaking the ruby red eyes that was glowing dangerously, the claw-like finger and the malevolent stance he exuded. He walked towards the stage like royal line. the great unwashed parted to give way to the starter. Some even fainted at the visual sense of his revolting fount that seemed to belong to the Satan himself. His hook threatened to force the life out of anyone who dared stand in his way.

Following him were his most bank chum, swaying their gown in a dignified fashion and removing their strong-armer as if to proudly display their face to the hushed gang. Some of them came from the most prestigious kinsperson and their duplicity was evident as they dragged a spring and bloodied teenage boy whose clothes was almost unrecognisable from the cuts and bruise he suffered while in captivity. The red haircloth was the only thing that gave his identity away.

Hermione fumed at the deal of his boyfriend but her thoroughly sense dictated that she should not do anything yet. It would be too dangerous to act on impulse. She glanced at the minister and was impressed with the almost ethereal calmness he emanated. It was almost as if he was not staring at his injured son but it was just an act. oceanic abyss inside, she knew the minister would like nothing more than to literally tear the man who dared harm his son into miniscule pieces.

`` Fancy seeing you here, Voldemort, or is it Tom ? '' greeted the minister, devoid of any emotion.

`` Do n't ever call me that again. Where 's the boy ? '' demanded Voldemort.

Harry stepped on the stage and hastily removed the concealing good luck charm on his face for everyone to see. `` I 'm here, Tom. ''

`` I know. '' Lord Voldemort grinned maliciously at him and he did not like it all. Something about Voldemort 's arrogant bearing made him a slight wary. It was as if the wickedness lord knew something he did not.

As if sensing his idea, Voldemort leered at him once more, baring his painfully hideous expression in his behalf then spoke in a cold vocalisation that was supposed to send thrill down his spine ; only what he felt was revulsion instead of fear.

`` …neither can live on while the early survives… '' The iniquity God Almighty stated. `` Do you have any thought that recently, I have been seriously harboring the thought of recruiting you ? You would have been a worthy gain to my privileged ranks. Together, we could give reigned the wizarding earthly concern and purge it with all the impure races but I 've changed my intellect. Thanks to your silly and vile supporter here. I am now aware that it 's not potential. ``

Harry forced a stoic saying and glanced at the bloodied typeface of his good friend and instantly felt pity for what he must have undergone. There was no hint of choler in his friend 's face, only self-reproach and enfeeblement, and that was enough for him to infer that Ron did not betray him purposely.

`` I 'm sorry, Harry. I 've tried but I 'm not just full enough. '' Ron managed to say, his eyes pleading for forgiveness.

`` That 's all rightfield, Ron. He would experience found out eventually anyway. '' He tried to placate his protagonist 's guilt.

`` I am such a prat ... '' said Ron and Harry realized he was apologizing for a different reason.

`` Yes, you are. But you 're still my sound friend, Ron. ``

`` T-thanks, teammate ... ''

`` How touching ! '' mocked the wickedness lord before shifting his gaze back to Harry. `` And do you love what else I 've learned, Potter ? ``

`` well, actually no, but I 'm sure you 'd assure me anyway so better get on with it. '' replied Harry lazily, yawning for effect, as if the completely matter was too bore for him. The issue he 'd been aiming for was soon visible in his adversary 's face. Voldemort was now staring warily at him though not as obvious as Harry had preferred.

`` The vaticination only stated that it is potential for you to kill me but still, the chance of it taking place was only L per centum. substance, it could also be the former way around. Tsk…tsk…tsk…what a shame ! All those years of preparation …and all for aught ! '' Voldemort suddenly laughed and peered intently into Harry 's brass 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 spend a penny you a stack. Let 's have some fun first. Choose any plot you want and I 'll let your ally go if you win. ``

`` And what if I lose ? ``

`` Then I shall make your fountainhead. ``

Harry 's creative thinker worked overtime. This was a chance to subside the amount of blood shed in the final struggle. Of class, he could not really trust the dark lord to comply with the rules and accord but there was no harm in trying.

`` Let 's raise the stakes 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 savior as if he was losing his thinker. Even Voldemort eyed him apprehensively for a moment.

`` Harry ! You 're being totally idiotic ! '' yelled Hermione in frustration but Harry ignored her plea.

`` Bloody stupid Gryffindors ! '' Dragon murmured under his breathing space, glaring at Harry for effect but found himself observing the event with growing captivation. Harry 's unique approach to the situation intrigued him greatly.

Voldemort sneered with patent disgust at the treasonable son of his most trusted follower before addressing his perennial enemy. `` Your foolishness astounds me ! Do n't you recognize that you 're just making things well-fixed for us ? '' stated Voldemort evenly. He was still puzzled by potter 's sudden modification of tack.

Harry ignored him too. `` So, do you correspond ? ``

`` Naturally. What 's the biz then ? ``

`` Toss coin. '' He declared defiantly, daring Voldemort to turn down to play the muggle plot but the dark Jehovah did not say anything except cast a wary eye on him, silently weighing his motif for choosing it.

The reaction of the consultation was more vocal. Some muggle-borns laughed nervously at the seemingly nonsensical proposition while pure-blood genius seemed curious yet highly disbelieving at the same time.

`` He lost it ! ``

`` What 's a 'Toss Coin'?

`` Harry, are you out of your idea ? ! ? ``

`` He ca n't be serious ! ``

Amidst the commotion, Luna instantly sent a telepathic message to reassure Harry .'I told you…you are really freaky but I like it…play with his brain. Old Voldie 's already growing unquiet. Maybe you should try my technique later…see if it works…'
'What technique ? The spaced-out one ?'replied Harry through his mind.

'Yeah, if you want to make him really uncomfortable. That one never failed to generate citizenry the creeps before .'said Luna in an entertained tone.

Harry laughed inwardly .'I 'll keep back that in mind .'

The death-eaters noticed his amusement and were extremely disturbed by it. `` skipper, are you quite certain this is not a trap ? ``

They eyed Harry warily. They were no doubt coming up with their own horrendous interpreting of the game - imagining it to be some variety of an exceedingly vicious and red duel of some form. After all, was n't it what they came here for ? The blood and gore ? The joy of killing, torturing and instilling fear in the hearts of those who oppose their noble visual sense ?

`` secretiveness ! '' the nighttime lord hissed angrily. Things were not going exactly as he planned and the thing that he hated most succeeding to potter was the desperate tactual sensation of not being in control. Unfortunately, he could not plunk for out of Potter 's challenge now. `` Shall we get down ? '' he spat as contemptuously as he could muster.

`` Certainly. Here is a galleon. break up the side you want and the one who wins two out three tosses wins the biz. '' declared Harry, his sassing curling slightly at the end in mild amusement.

Voldemort spitefully chose the 'Head'function. Harry only smirked at his alternative.

`` Figures ... 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 hearing. `` Kindly heed everyone. This is a vastly known MUGGLE game and was probably played by our old Friend here once or twice when he was not yet busy being the dark lord ... ''

Voldemort nodded his head unconsciously and was horrified when he realized what he had just done. various people were astounded as they witnessed the action and realized the full significance of his words. Even the death-eaters flinched at the revelation. They had never truly believed that the boy was telling the trueness when he taunted them before of Voldemort 's questionable inheritance but here was an sure evidence and they were quite unnerved by it.

Harry stole a glimpse at Voldemort 's smoke figure and decided not to overstretch his patience this early. `` Anyway, the coin has two slope - the Head and the Tail. To be fair, both Voldemort and I are going to toss out it then whoever 's side of meat appears wins that beat. '' Harry raised his verge. `` On the numeration of three ... ..1 ... ..2 ... ..3 .... ''

Both Voldemort and Harry used their wands to discard the galleon then waited in antipation for the outcome.
The consultation, too, held their intimation as they intently observed the steadily declining swirl of the coin until it finally stopped.

Tailb

The entire scant side 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 recurrence and concentrated hard for the bit toss.

`` On the enumeration of three ... 1 ... .2 ... ..3 .... ''

Again, they both used their baton to toss the galleon, but this fourth dimension, Harry felt something that he should not stimulate. He glanced surreptitiously at Voldemort and noticed his head furrowed in concentration. He shifted his gaze to the galleon and confirmed with disgust that Voldemort was wandlessly controlling the galleon for it to fall in his favor.

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The death-eaters immediately sent dark marks on the sky in their exhilaration, shocking the wits out of those who were not able-bodied to find the solemnisation, while the unaccented incline booed and tried to thrust some nighttime cloaked frame out of the way to get a estimable purview, momentarily forgetting that those were death-eaters they were jostling aside.

'Damn !'Harry thought. 'This man could not even play decently .'

`` Looks like I won, ceramicist. '' Voldemort had regained his self-assurance in winning the second flip and was taking great pleasure in rubbing it in.

`` Just as I have expected ... you wo n't honor the rule of the game, Tom. You could never recreate a bonny game if your life depended on it. '' stated Harry, his cheek clearly showing his disgust at the man.

`` That 's what makes me who I am, potter. '' sneered the dark lord.

`` Fine ... If that 's what you want, then I 'll give it to you -- full phase of the moon gust. 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 .... ''

`` bring in it all you 've got, Tom. Do n't throw back. '' uttered Harry ominously, his eyes never leaving his opposition 's face.

`` ... 2 .... ''

`` I wo n't. '' declared Voldemort with the same loudness but Harry did not leave out the slight waver in his tone.

`` ... 3 .... ''

The galleon was tossed for the final clip and everyone waited with bated hint as the mint spun continuously but instead of losing velocity, the galleon appeared to twirl faster than before until no one could clearly predict the possible outcome of the final exam pass ...

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Chapter 21 : The Final Toss


The entire light side watched with great trepidation as Voldemort launched a wide-cut fire on the galleon, staging some highly complicated maneuvers to pressure it to come down in his favor. With a combining of verge and wandless spells hurled at it, the defenseless coin slowly started to crouch towards the malign man while its swirling became more frantic. For one horrid mo, they had all thought that the dark lord would win. It was only a mere inch from the ground and the adept saviour seemed unable to do anything but hold out one handwriting to keep it from falling.

Evidently anticipating his victory, Voldemort gave a victorious sneer at Harry. `` Thank you for making things comfortable, Potter, and for that, I might even let you live but I ca n't utter for your friends though. They might even be plotting your grisly murder as I speak. Is n't it depressing that the people you swore to protect will be the 1 to score out you from existence ? poor kid ... tsk..tsk ... tsk ... and to opine I really enjoyed the meter we spent together. Perhaps we can own a proper duel again some time ... if you 're still alive, 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 Lord will mark him as his equal, 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 other side at a eye blink of an eye.

Voldemort 's agitation as Harry tipped the coin was priceless. The iniquity lord exerted considerable power to preclude the coin from falling. He barely made it in time and now his expression was just plain lethal. No mirth ... No playing plot anymore ... and Harry realized that, too, for he immediately enclosed the area surrounding him and Voldemort with a shield magical spell to protect the mass from being hit by any stray or resile swearing.

Once more, the coin was stuck in the middle, whirling in a land of anarchy and the air began to smack of burnt alloy as the terminal toss intensified. They did not know it yet but the countless spells thrown was beginning to acquire its toll on the coin. The merely thing that was preventing it from being destroyed was its continued broadsheet motion holding all charm at bay. Then for some peculiar reason, all the effect applied gravitated towards the pith then shot upwards at a speed of light.

Harry looked stunned for a mo, at a loss as to what could possibly be causing this eldritch occurrence, then his eyes widened in dismay as he realized what Voldemort was intending to do. He tried to block the meld spells from going upwards but between controlling the coin and maintaining a shield charm around them, he realized that he may not have enough strength to action everything at once.

Voldemort was harnessing their combined energy to open up a portal -- a hepatic portal vein that would issue who-knows-what-kind-of-spirits but knowing him, it would definitely not be holy man and querubins. Harry 's fears were confirmed as the once peaceful earth began to shake off tremendously at the vociferous disruption of nature 's remainder. More and more people were succumbing into the gooselike opinion that 'apocalypse'had come to end all affair. And as if that was not enough, a terrible storm started to brew ... with jolts of lightning forming eerie material body in the sky.

Harry took a few seconds to absorb everything that was happening around him. The rain had poured and the boom and lightning added a certain gumption of foreboding to the stream situation. Summoning his remaining strength, Harry pointed his wand at the galleon.

`` MAXIMO REDUCTO ! ! ! '' He felt the spate of energy grade through his wand, blasting the coin into tiny piece. The effort greatly drained his strength but he hoped it would be sufficiency to halt the invocation.

The grinding sound of exploding metallic element disrupted everyone 's denseness and meter seemed to stand still as every single eye followed each particle that was falling on the ground. Harry thought that it had gone well until he felt a burn whizz on his right hand.

`` Look ! The boy 's scepter is on fervidness ! '' exclaimed one observer.

Harry promptly dropped the verge as the heat became unendurable and watched in defeat as it was consumed by the flame. Apparently, the rain was not enough to keep it from burning. 'Damn wand ! Too weak for my need… I wish I could have my old wand back…'he thought wryly. Wandless conjuring trick was great but he was also mindful that he would be overcome with tiredness sooner than he preferred.

The onlookers stared at each other, wondering who won the game and what would materialise now that Harry no longer had a scepter but nobody could allow for an acceptable reply.

`` You-know-who was obviously using some underhanded put-on therefore Harry potter won by default. '' said an old wise man, nodding his capitulum slightly in contemplation.

`` Idiots ! Did n't you see he destroyed that hoot coin cause he was losing ? '' yelled one of Voldemort 's slaves, furious that anyone dared to paint a picture that his overlord lost.

`` Hey, hey ! watch over your language, new man ! Mister Potter only did that because your master was damaging the ozone layer by directing all the energy upwards. '' quipped another one. Clearly, no one had correctly guessed what the dark God Almighty was doing yet.

Voldemort, however, was fast to repoint his finger on his rival. `` That 's vociferous cheating, Potter ! '' he roared in vehemence as the energy faded gradually.

`` And what do you scream that - bazaar romp ? '' Harry retorted angrily, pointing at the remaining rays of light. He had hoped that he had halted the summoning but he was too lately ... a modest hole has already been created ... and he had no verge now.

Voldemort noticed his wand 's absence too and the malevolent smirk returned to deck his charred lips. `` It would n't be long now, Potter. Just postponement ... '' the shadow noble stated with unadulterated 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 handmaid apparated later to forge 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, masses ran around like madmen, unsure of what to do and where to withdraw refuge. Chaos consumed the full shopping centre. Some had the near sense to apparate to safety but others seemed to forget the little matter called 'magic'that all witches and wizards could perform especially in meter of dire need.

The death-eaters outside the R-2 took the hoo-hah as a signal to hex the disoriented citizenry to their hearts'cognitive content. troll, giants, werewolves and other dark creatures shortly joined in the tumultuousness. Fortunately, the sun has not fallen yet, effectively hindering the arrival of Voldemort 's most powerful allies -- the blood-sucking predatory animal and zombies. But at the rate they were going, it would not be long before it comes to that.

Aurors and Holy Order member did not devastate any time though. As soon as they noticed the new arrival, they quickly shot red sparks on the sky to signalise that it was time for the reinforcements to come. The lofty Centaurus were the foremost ones to answer the 'call', followed by the goblins ... and there were giants and spiders too ! They were led by a grim-faced Hagrid whom none had seen for a long time but it later became apparent that his intemperately employment with the creatures had paid off.

Soon, a full-pledged battle had erupted at the still crowded place. round against round ... giants against giants ... centaurs against wolfman ... giant spiders against other sour creatures ... wizards against virtuoso ...

'This war causes zip but death and destruction .'Harry thought as he witnessed the conflict unfold. 'Our world should not be like this. We could all co-exist and live peacefully .'He was sickened by the situation thus, strengthening his resolution to end the war that day.

As per agreed battle situation, adult genius tackled the death-eaters attacking innocent and defencelessly civilians and the DA appendage handled those in the immediate neck of the woods of Harry. On first glance, the arrangement seemed foolish and dangerous but they all agreed that although DA members could wield dark wizard, it would be very hard for them to cast spells where there were several noncombatants in the line of merchandise of fire so the Order just assigned the Thomas Young defenders to watch their backs and attend to the portkey Jehovah in their job.

Professors McGonagall, Flitwick and transmitter ( portkey Godhead ) were the ones in charge of the production of pre-arranged portkeys that would transport the innocent bystanders to various rubber houses. Unfortunately, its statistical distribution was proving to be a very intriguing undertaking for the assigned DA fellow member since death-eaters had a nasty habit of getting in their way. red confrontations just could not be avoided even if they wanted to. Once or twice, each of them missed demise by a few inches but fortunately ended up with only aching eubstance, badly broken ivory and severely wounded chassis. Nothing John Roy Major. No causal agent for alarm clock. It was just the usual.

Madam Pomfrey, ma'am Pince and early volunteer healers from St. Mungo 's were the ones handling the injured party. There was simply no metre to go to the Hogwart 's infirmary wing and they had to bring up an interim clinic behind the stage. They worked overtime healing the bruise and mending transgress bones while Professor Severus Snape labored on the mass product of healing, reviving and strengthening potions in his make-shift laboratory beside the clinic. Simon Peter Pettigrew worked as his helper. Some ministry official and aurors were sent to protect them from harm. Only heaven knew how many would deliver been utterly if they were not that adept in their chosen field.

As for Harry, he concentrated on the noisome creature before him who spearheaded the acts of violence and destruction. Hopefully, the house-elves led by Dobby were faring well in their mail. He would n't desire Voldemort and his cronies to just disappear when the going gets too unsmooth for them like what happened in the department of Mysteries.

He looked up again. The mess was getting wider and if he did not remedy it at once, things could become really ugly for them. 'Damn ! He was really invoking the liquor !'He cursed himself mentally as he realized that he did not have any intimation at all on how to counter that ancient charm. He should throw paid to a greater extent attention to the mental object of the prophecy.


…yariks ariks …yariks ariks
ti kumen ah-ha
ah-ha ku ya ba rin …..


`` ABSOLUTO SCELLER ! '' Harry wandlessly attempted to fill up the kettle of fish but to his disheartenment, his absolute sealing appeal had no effect whatsoever. It did not even reach the target.

At the corner of his eye, Harry noted that the advanced DA members seized the fortune to rescue Ron. There was no hesitation in their crusade. Ginny and Neville viciously attacked the death-eaters while Luna and Hermione attempted to heal and revivify Ron. Draco, being the natural drawing card that he was, rapidly assigned DA appendage to strategic placement while the red-headed boy was being healed. 'Good. At least Ron 's in safe bridge player now .'he thought.

`` INCENDIO ! IMPEDIMENTA ! '' Harry furiously flung the curses at the death-eaters within the circle. There was only one thing in his mind. He had to break through Voldemort 's barrier.

The death-eaters erected their own protective ward while throwing their own whammy at Harry.

`` dullard boy ! Why do n't you just generate up ? '' snarled Mcnair as he hurled a complete reductor nemesis at Harry but the boy only diffused the spell.

`` NEVER ! '' shouted Harry in between defensive and offensive spells. He was already worn out from all his earlier effort but he did not want to gage out.

`` LATIGO INFLAMORE ! ! ! '' a flaming rope emerged from Rookwood 's manpower and whipped Harry with it.

One lash collided with Harry 's cover and he almost fell over from the stinging sense impression of burning flesh but he did not let it distract him from his principal objective. Fuming with fad, he retaliated with an ultimate freezing spell to render the vile tool unusable.

`` You have children too, Rookwood. How would you feel if someone of your own kind hurt your tyke just because they happened to be on the opposite side ? '' he queried the man who used to work for the ministry, an bureau sworn to protect the people.

`` No child of mine shall oppose our noble cause. If they do, I will kill them myself. '' Rookwood retorted in an icy look, leaving Harry with no dubiety that his dedication to his captain was above any other.

`` Falco columbarius ! You 've really sold your individual to the Lucifer and for what -- a few thousand galleons ? '' shouted Harry in skepticism.

`` For power, Potter ... .and nimbus ... '' It was Lucius who answered this time, eyeing Harry with so much disrespect 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 king and as for glory ... .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 curses from the angered death-eaters came flying simultaneously. Harry struggled to dodge them all while shooting queasy hexes of his own but his exhaustion was catching up with him. His reflex was slowing down.

`` HYDROXY OXYDUS ! ! ! '' Three representative yelled at once.

Harry spun around to see who had cast the trance. One was Ron. There was still some trace of the overrefinement but he seemed definitely better. Behind him were Luna and Hermione who were smiling warmly at him.

`` Glad you 're back, teammate. Are you sure you 're all right ? '' said Harry excitedly as he clapped his bestfriend on the back.

`` I 've been better but there 's no way you can constitute me miss the fun. '' replied Ron, grinning from ear to ear.

`` Hey, need any help ? ''

One hand tapped Harry 's shoulders and a familiar warmth immediately flooded his solid being as he saw Ginny, Neville and Dragon standing behind, prepare to fight with him. He was very rosy indeed to induce such loyal admirer. He smiled and nodded. `` I could definitely use your help against those moron. '' he said, pointing his fingers on the death-eaters who were still slightly disoriented after the Water Cannon spell.

Voldemort 's flunkey were greatly dismayed by the violation and conveniently forgot that they were supposed to ward their overlord. They each tackled one of the advanced DA appendage who were more than eager to practice what they 've trained so heavily for.

Harry was grateful to be away from Voldemort 's menacing and revolting presence for a while but his fleeting break was over. He tried every powerful trance conceivable to distract the night lord but zippo seemed to be working. It was ostensible that the ancient incantation was protecting him until he could finish the supplication. Getting do-or-die, he scanned the crew once more to depend for someone who could possible feed him some relevant answer but all was officious fighting or healing.

He dared to look up once more and was deeply appal when he witnessed some spiritual figures emerging from the portal and several more were fighting to escape from their confinement. To take a crap things forged, the storm had already escalated into a tropic cyclone and thunder and lightning were multiplying the fear factor for almost a thousand times.

'Potter .'A voice spoke softly in his head.

'... and I 'm hearing voices again ... bang-up ... just great !'

'POTTER .'

'... the spokesperson just would n't go away ...'

'POTTER ! ! ! !'The voice was more repetitive this time.

A lightning suddenly blinded him from everything and he could see goose egg but Edward Douglas White Jr. ... pure white..and the voice seemed so holler ... could it be..'God, is that you ? Have you gone to take back the bad spirits ?'asked Harry tentatively, feeling nonsensical yet curious at the Same time.

'What the hell are you rambling about, Potter ?'The vox roared in his head, followed by a certain nasty remark about dim-witted Deliverer blah-blah-blah ...

'Professor Snape ... ?'Harry slowly turned around saw a disheveled prof Snape who was still carrying various containers of freshly made potions on his workforce. The prof must have realized what happened too and decided to help. He was mentally communicating with him and there was no question that too much fumes and chemical substance were making him a little cranky.

'Good. I thought we 've lost you for a second there .'A huge suspiration of relief followed then ... 'WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU wait FOR ? SUMMON THE DE-MEN-TORS NOW ! ! ! THEY 'RE THE ONLY ONES THAT CAN TRAP THE SPIRITS ! ! !'

No response.

'POTTER ? ! ?'the voice inquired in an exasperated tone yet there was also a slight tinge of concern.

'Ooops, sorry, prof. Just wanted to take in sure as shooting that it 's not old Voldie flirtation with my headspring .'

Snape 's only response was a needlelike and sarcastic retort. Harry smiled inspite of himself. 'Still the Same old git ...'

'I heard that, Potter !'

'Just kidding ...'Harry summoned the dementors, careful to leave enough numbers to protect the safehouses.

Within minutes, the temperature dropped lower 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 phallus rushed over to institute their body to safety.

`` It 's time for you to feed. Capture those malignant spirits ! '' The dementors bowed slightly and went on their way to hunt the roving souls.

Soon, the plaza was filled with loud shrieks of protestation by the spirits. They had just escaped their prison house and were definitely agonized by the prognosis of being locked up once More. 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 magazine but for some understanding, he did not seem too concerned.

... The Dark Maker would call forth the spirits but the one would entrap their souls ... his handmaiden shall be overcome ...

Harry then slumped on the priming coat in enervation and decided to watch how the others were doing. He was rapturous to find out that they were winning. All the destitute bystanders had been led to safety. Ministry aurors had rounded up the defeated death-eaters and were currently transporting them to Azkaban. virtually of the dark creatures were slaughtered and the few subsister had fled. The dementors were having a field day and most of the spirits had been contained. But he did not set aside himself to be complacent. Anything could materialise within the succeeding few transactions and the tides could still turn against their favor easily. His heart swelled with pride when he observed that none of his friends needed any helper at all except for Dragon who seemed to be struggling within himself as he fought with his own father. This is going to be very concern .'he thought.

`` Fatherhood, how could you be so blind ? The dark Lord has given you cypher. You 've traded your soul for nothing. Is n't your family more important than that lusus naturae ? '' stated Draco calmly, pleading his father to realise.

`` gimcrackery ! You 've spent too much clock time with the mudbloods and muggle-lovers to fully embrace the nobility of our causa. The Malfoy 's have always been thinking enough to discern where our loyalties should lie and I thought you 're just as clever but no -- you had to associate with inferior the great unwashed. You 're a disgrace ! '' With that, Lucius threw swearing at genus Draco with such furiousness that no one would even think that they were related.

Draco threw spells meant to capture and not to harm his Church Father while Lucius, being the heartless bastard that he was, showed no mercy at all as he hurled powerful dark curses on his only child. In fact, he did not even pause to articulate the dreaded words when his son fell down after being hit with a particularly nasty spell.

`` How dare you humiliate me in front of my lord ! Aveda ... ... ... ... ... Kedavra ! ''

Harry suddenly went numb. He saw Draco 's eyes widened with repugnance and sorrow as the picayune green Light Within sped towards his limp bod.

Draco closed his center, accepting his horrendous fate. He would n't break loose anyway ... he could n't be active. He just could n't trust that his own form and stemma could be that ruthless.

Harry saw all this and felt remorse for the boy. He used to feel disconsolate for himself because his parents were killed when he was still a babe but genus Draco definitely had it worse and though he used to be an arrogant brat, he did not deserve this treatment from anyone especially from that misfortunate exculpation of a man.

... a dreadful thunderstorm would arrive at the sentence when the final conflict shall be fought ... Seven truehearted allies shall be with him ... but one will not endure ...

`` NOOOOOOO ! ! ! ! '' With a sudden rush of Adrenalin, Harry attempted to deflect the killing bane but it was too strong. Lucius must have felt such hefty 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 safety until he felt something hit him sharply at the back. As he fell on the ground, a weird thought occurred to him ... 'Is this how dying 's supposed to feel like ?'

He sensed someone rushing to his incline, embracing him tightly. `` Oh, my God ! Are you all right, hon ? ``

'Hon ?'Harry opened his center tentatively and was stunned at the horizon before him. Ginny and Neville had their wand pointed at an immobilized Lucius. Draco was weakly attempting to stand up and judging from his sugarcoat expression, he also could n't believe that he was still active. But the image of Ron consoling a tearful Hermione was deeply disturbing.

`` W-what happened ? '' he asked worriedly.

Ron did not reply. Instead, he let his mind hang low and pointed one quivering finger at a figure lying on the ground.

Harry gradually turned his gaze to where Ron 's digit led to, fearing the worst but he had to make out. A gloomy silence followed as he stared in electric shock at the limp and lifeless chassis of the one who saved his living.

It was Dobby -- - Dobby, the house-elf.

It was then that he realized how a great deal he must stimulate meant to Dobby for him to do that. And before he realized it, tears had begun to fall on his face as everything that Dobby had done for him come up flashing back in his memories.



`` Dobby has come…to warn you…There 's a plot…a plot to shit tremendous 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 warn Harry potter and if my master knew….Dobby had to press his hands… ''

`` So you sent those bludgers to help me ? ! ? Be glad that my bones have not grown back or I 'd accept strangled you to death… ''

`` Dobby is used to decease menace, sir. Dobby gets them five times a day at home…. ``

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`` What can Dobby do for you, Mister Harry ceramicist ? Do you want some cookies ? ``

`` No, Dobby. I just dropped by to give your gift. ``

`` Oh, Mister Harry Potter is so variety. Thank you very much ! ! ! '' Dobby hugged him and jumped up and down as if seven pairs of wind cone were the most precious gift in the world.

`` Just call me Harry. That 's what my Quaker squall me. ``

`` A f-friend ? You think of Dobby as a f-friend ? ``


Dobby had risked his life numerous time to aid him. He broke the house-elf code to warn him of the dangers ahead and suffered severe injury because of it. If it were not for Dobby, he would n't throw found out about the Room of requisite -- where the DA was formed in defiance to Dolores Umbridge 's dismal teaching ; where they took refuge after the fall of Hogwarts ; and most importantly, it was where Harry and Luna had been drawn to each other.

Dobby had always been there for him even if he and his Friend just needed something as picayune as midnight snacks or hot chocolate. And what had he given him in return -- socks ?

Another incisive wailing brought him back to his senses.

`` Mr. potter is the greatest wizard alive. He gave Dobby his exemption. He treated pixie as equals…Mister Potter gave our dignity back. '' The minor elf 's shoulders trembled as she spoke those heartfelt give-and-take. It was Winky and Harry felt more remorseful than ever. Dobby was the one who inspired the pixy to think that they were not inferior beings…and now, he was gone.

`` I 'm sorry, Winky. '' was all that Harry could manage to say. He felt that a lump had formed in his pharynx and he could n't say anything else. His acquaintance were silent as well.

`` It was not your mistake, sir. It was the malign man 's fault. '' cried the elf and hugged Harry as if to console him.

`` How touching ! I never thought you had any really concern for that creature. ''

The radical wheeled around to see who had dared make a mockery of their grief. 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 cave in up while you still got the chance ? I really do n't want to toss off anyone -- even you….especially you. I do n't want my hands to be tainted with your envenom blood. '' stated Harry, his rage building once more.

`` kick in up ? You must be kidding, Potter. Once I 've won, I can always resurrect my followers and inscribe some more knock-down ones. '' replied the night Divine, his perplex display of peace of mind baffling the group. `` I have finished the summoning. '' he declared triumphantly.

`` fountainhead, that 's rather obvious. '' said Harry dryly. `` But it 's also obvious that the dementors have managed to entrap the souls. ``

`` Oh, that…I forgot to advert that I only need one ... ''

`` W-what do you mean ? '' asked Ginny anxiously.

`` Slytherin 's soul had come and transferred his abilities to me. '' the shadow lord replied proudly.

Harry laughed derisively. `` You mean you went to all that bother for that ? My goodness ! I thought that you, after claiming that you 're Slytherin 's heir, had already inherited it. But of path you had do something extra since you 're not a pure rip. ``

The dark lord merely scowled at his comment. `` I 'm for sure you wo n't chance it humorous once I 'm through with you. ``

`` Prove it then. '' challenged Harry, his timber not wavering a bit. The sooner he learned what his enemy 's new powers were, the better.

The dark Jehovah 's eyes turned rake red with vehemence at the provocation. He raised his hands and turned everything to ice.

`` How about that, ceramicist ? '' Voldemort grinned maliciously. Before Harry could say anything, he swept his hand once more and trapped everyone nowadays in a frigid regular hexahedron. `` Or that ? They would die there, Potter…no one could stand firm that insensate but at least, they would outride that way forever. '' The dark cackled merrily at his achievement.

`` You 've become an elemental… '' whispered Harry in surprisal.

`` Brilliant deduction ! And our tie was the merely matter that saved you from that fate. But it does n't matter. Now they would witness your expiry and would not be able to do anything. We 're both alone. ''

The dark Creator rambled more about his achievement, how great and brawny he had become, and what he would do after…unfortunately, he had lost his solitary interview. Harry had already conjured a huge fireball and was currently thawing the ice to give up his friends. Half-way through, Voldemort had noticed the lack of furious riposte and terrified shrieks.

`` CRUCIO ! '' he yelled and roared with malicious laughter as he watched Harry collapse on the ground, writhing in pain sensation.

Harry struggled to see how his supporter were doing and was puzzled to see them all frantically pointing their fingerbreadth upwards. Curiously, he looked up to regard what the excitement was all about. The vena portae was still overt -- - so what ? Then he saw it, or them to be precise. Then he smiled. aid has arrived and just in time…

Spirits of his parents, Dumbledore, Sirius, Cedric and Dobby formed a ghostly shield around him to disorder Voldemort while another swiftly entered the circle.

`` What are you doing, boy ? You 'll never have this without your old verge. '' admonished the feeling of an old man with wide pale eyes that shine like the moon Christ Within. Harry wondered how he ever got the creepy smell when he had bought his wand from him before. The old man had a kind face and a wise, penetrating regard that reminded him of Dumbledore.

`` But my baton was broken ... '' argued Harry weakly.

`` Is it your sceptre or not ? '' Harry nodded reluctantly. `` Then mobilize it and let me do the rest. ``

Harry held out his hand and focused his nous on his wand. It was an unusual compounding - holly and phoenix feathering, eleven column inch, nice and limber. `` Accio Wand ! '' To his astonishment, a rustling of wind paved the path for Fawkes as it zoomed towards him. Then the phoenix stopped and flew directly to Mr. Ollivander, dropping Harry 's scepter to his outstretched hand.

Harry watched in awe as Mr. Ollivander voiced out another ancient incantation. The phoenix flew around the old man and a golden flame began to encircle both of them. The honey baton disintegrated but its particles remained suspended in mid-air. Mr Ollivander danced around the raging fire that seemed untouched by the thunderstorm, waving his hands in a smooth-flowing motion. nil else mattered as the phoenix feather wrapped around the splinters of forest, joining them together.

Harry stood transfixed as the legendary shuttle shed a tear on his wand 's core. The cognitive process was dispatch. Finally, the greatest wandmaker of all time, handed the revived sceptre to its rightful proprietor.

`` Try it. '' said the wandmaker.

Harry raised the wand above his pass, brought it swishing down through the damp air and a watercourse of red and gold sparks 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 bear the dark expression of someone who had lived through the darkest of fourth dimension. He just seemed contented that his mission had been fulfilled.

`` I knew you were destined for great 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 wonderful person. You have suffered so much yet still maintained your power to care for others. ``

`` Thank you, sir. ''

`` It 's my pleasure. Now, carry through your destiny and delight do be safe, Harry. It 's not your time yet. You still have a long and fruitful life ahead of you. ``

`` I take it you 're going then ? '' asked Harry regretfully.

`` Unfortunately, yes. We could only stay for a few mo. We 're not think be here. ``

`` Did Voldemort kill you, too ? ``

`` Yes, he did when I refused to attain him a more powerful wand. But do n't vanquish him out of revenge. Do it because it 's the right thing to do. '' said the wise, old man as his flavor slowly faded.

Harry waved and turned to the ghost shielding him.

`` I wish we 'd become friends then, Harry. You 're a cool guy. '' said Cedric and smiled to demonstrate that he meant what he said.

`` Dobby is all right, Harry. Dobby did something honorable and he 's proud of it. Professor Dumbledore said last is just another adventure and he 's right field. Please tell Winky that Dobby will watch over her and that she must retain what we 've started. '' said Dobby in his usual high-pitched tone.

`` We 're so proud of you, son. We know you could do it this time. '' stated Lily and James.

`` Everything 's going to be fine. '' stated Canicula in a mysterious tonicity.

`` Do n't worry, Harry. Tom may be the heir of Slytherin but you are Gryffindor 's heir and you do n't demand to perform that laughable ritual to get it. If my knowledge of our opposition is still accurate, then I 'd dare address that you 'll recover out soon enough. '' said Dumbledore in the mysterious tone, his eyes twinkling in amusement.

Harry tearfully nodded and waved as the feeling vanished. `` Thank you all. I hope your efforts would n't be wasted this metre. ``

As the souls disappeared, the revolting face of his enemy came to regard once more.

`` So, the reunion is finally over. You think having your verge back would serve ? '' The dark Jehovah spat viciously. `` You 're still no match for the top executive 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 infirm body.

Silence.

Nothing could be heard as the lightning struck Harry 's frail form. The impingement forced the soil to check, burying Harry 's body inside.

`` DIE ! ceramist, DIE ! '' Voldemort hollered and hooted maniacally. The electricity overload would surely slenderize the boy to ashes. There would be no body to resurrect…it would definitely be beyond recognition…heck, not even the scar would be seeable. He danced around like looney and hexed around wildly. He frowned at that. It was not as enjoyable as cursing real people. He thought some more. 'What the hell ? potter 's dead…might as well have some fun with his friends…'

With that demonic theme, he commanded the lead to make way and a blazing fire erupted from his deal. He flung them on Harry 's champion for they were the doomed ones near to his positioning. His eyes fell on the frozen bodies of Snape and Wormtail as he searched for other citizenry to playact with. Another cruel grin crossed his lips. 'Ah, the traitors ! I 'll conduct with them later…'. He waited for the six public figure to substantiate the full wallop of the spot. He did n't have to wait 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 illuminate you… ''

The six turned around anxiously and were extremely distressed to see the dark lord standing coolly there while their supporter was nowhere to be found. It was not skilful but they did not say anything. Instead, they glared at him with unconcealed defiance.

`` Still unregenerate I see. '' smirked Voldemort. `` But your pathetic champion 's dead… ''

An astonied silence followed. Then Luna bravely stepped forward and arched an brow. `` You 're lying. '' she declared with such clarity that everyone was inclined to consider her.

`` No ? Then look at that fire crack. potter 's buried there. No one could live after being struck by multiple lightning. ``

`` No one should live after being struck by the Aveda Kedavra curse either but he did. '' stated Hermione matter-of-factly, putting on her irritating know-it-all stance.

The dark Divine became greatly annoyed at the reminder. `` IT DOES N'T matter IF YOU BELIEVE IT OR NOT. THE peak IS HE 'S DEAD. NO ONE 'S GOING TO SAVE YOU NOW. '' he roared hysterically, momentarily losing his control over the situation.

`` Then we 're just going to save ourselves. '' declared Neville and courageously sent a stunning spell to the dark lord.

`` Yeah, you wo n't get rid of us that easily ! '' yelled Draco and regorge his own curses to him.

The six stripling forgot their reserve and begun flinging curses at him at every opportunity. Voldemort 's eyes held a maniacal glint as he dodged the curse sent his way and took great pleasance in bringing unrivaled bother to his 'toys'. When he noticed that his playfellow could n't fiddle to his gratification, 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 stripling tried to wave out of the way but they need n't sustain bothered. The blow never came.

`` Hey, Tom ! Did you overlook me ? ``

`` W-what ? H-how ? '' Voldemort stammered in surprise.

`` My cicatrix 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 amazement as Harry floated on the ground with one hand controlling the charge 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 hand to deflect the visible electric discharge. He had no scar that could suck up and he was not really in the humour to prove if he would be revitalized by it.

`` Scared now, Tom. You must have forgotten one tiny detail in your haste to complete the spell - once the hepatic portal vein is open, you could not filter the life that would emerge. I am Gryffindor 's heir and he had also transferred his elementary ability to me. ''

Voldemort grew More desperate as it became increasingly obvious that his advantage over the boy had vanished into thin air. He only had one Sir Thomas More thaumaturgy up his sleeve. He knew Hogwart 's do not learn this old combat technique anymore.

`` ACCIO SLYTHERIN 'S SWORD ! ! ! '' he yelled and a silver grey blade with a serpent emblem elegantly embellished on its hilt came flying out of nowhere. It was also covered with a gluey common substance that emitted a funky aroma.

'Poison…'Harry thought in disgust,

Voldemort gripped the artillery tightly and glared menacingly at the boy. Godric Gryffindor was a superb swordsman in his clock time but that power could not be transferred. It had to be acquired through stringent training and year of recitation. 'The Potter kid would be helpless this time .'His elation was magnified as he watched Potter 's hesitance. What he did not know was that Harry 's deficiency of enthusiasm was for an entirely unlike reason.

`` Accio Gryffindor 's Sword ! '' Harry sighed heavily. He had hoped that blades would not be used in his conflict with Voldemort. The divination was gradually coming true and he did not like the idea of a pre-determined destiny. It made him feel like a thing and not a somebody with his own unblock will. Nevertheless, the office was there and he had to go through with it however reluctant he may be. He just hoped that after this, there would be no other ridiculous prognostication hanging over his head.

With their steel on one hired hand and wand at other, the duel began. Voldemort immediately thrusted his front leg and stabbed Harry with his sword arm. Harry blocked the blow before the blade could have-to doe with his trunk but it grazed his arm lightly instead. Voldemort excitedly watched the rake ooze from his body before performing some feints to mislead his opponent into parrying in a dissimilar focussing. Harry counter-attacked by performing a perplex steel dancing that he knew would tremendously annoy his opponent. He had expected Voldemort to tire out easily and just surrender but it seemed that Voldemort did not look at 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 clank and the sudden impact caused the brand to recoil in antonym direction.

Harry was the first-class honours degree to recover from the emphatic hit. He turned to where the blade had fallen. `` ACCIO SWORD ! '' he shouted and held out his rightfulness manus to catch the blade on its ruby hilt. To his amazement, two steel came rushing to his manus instead of just one.

Voldemort had noticed it too and immediately lunged forward in an attempt to catch the brand before it reached Harry 's paw. But he was too late…Harry had dropped his verge and promptly caught the two blade on his hands. The sudden noise caused Harry to turn around in rushing, with both blades sticking out…and he did n't have enough clip to react. It all happened so fast. He just saw a blur of social movement before Voldemort painfully collided with the sharp-edge of a sword. And yes, Harry noted wryly as Voldemort 's lifeless eubstance collapsed on the flat coat, it was the poisoned sword -- Sword of Slytherin.

... he shall perish by his own steel ... and his remains shall reside at the Snake 's sleeping accommodation till the end of clip ... ''

Suddenly, Harry felt hot tears sliding down his buttock. 'Merlin, it 's over ! It 's finally over !'He could n't believe it. After respective years of struggle, innumerable deaths, and mint destruction….the dark day have passed. He had his wish…now he could live in peace…No more prophecies…no more fighting…just champaign, normal life….just like everyone else.

He felt his booster approaching…their gradation hesitant…as if they, too could n't believe their eye.

`` Harry ? It 's over, is n't it ? '' It was Draco. And his grammatical construction was bright, his blench blue eyes betraying all unshed emotions that he had carefully hidden all those twelvemonth. Why should he ? He was free now…No more night lord to occupy about…No more father to impress. Lucius had made it brighten 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 founding father to him anyway.

Harry slightly nodded his head in confirmation. Then a thin laugh escaped his parched pharynx as a unusual realization dawned on him…'How ironic ! After all the trouble he went through….Merlin ! The gods must be drunk when they pre-determined that lot. '' his laugh intensified at the persuasion. 'The nigh vicious, most cunning, nigh vicious thaumaturgist of all prison term died in …an….accident ...'

`` Are you, okay ? '' Luna asked tenderly when she noticed the strange emotions passing through his side. `` You do clear what happened, do n't you ? ``

`` Yeah… '' replied Harry. An amazed disbelief still written on his face.

`` fountainhead, the vaticination did follow genuine but technically, you 're not a murderer, Harry, so do n't scratch 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 virtuoso on his arm where Slytherin 's Sword had grazed before was making him queasy. And he wanted cipher but to succumb to the darkness that was beginning to overcome his senses…
Author 's Note : This is the last chapter, finally ! So please review, thanks to everyone ....



epilog

July 2009 ( 12 years later ... )


`` Everything went hazy for Harry after that. Definitely, Fawkes came to cure his injury and he had locked Voldemort 's remains in the chamber of enigma. The evil man 's remains will be locked away forever since aside from Harry, there is no other parseltongue alive. '' said the storyteller to the tiddler in front man of him. They were clearly engrossed by the strange tale and that encouraged him to continue. `` The bad guys were imprisoned in Azkaban including Peter Pettigrew. '' The nestling groaned at that. `` Hey, the man still had to pay his debt to society you know but do n't worry, he had accepted his fate and was very much willing to comply. ``

`` What happened to the others ? '' asked a bushy-haired girl with an amazing passion for information as her mother.

`` Oh, impatient, are we ? Well, Mr. King Arthur Weasley was still the pastor and a average and reliable one at that. He was also very fighting in advocating the right field of other animal like house-elves, werewolf, centaur and goblins. Professor McGonagall was still the Headmistress. Professor Snape relinquished his position as the Head of Slytherin House and Potions headmaster to Draco who turned out to be truly effective with his job. professor Snape also assisted the new pappa instructor from metre to time -- guess who ? ``

`` Harry Potter ? '' asked a red-headed boy with wan blue eyes.

The story-teller smiled. `` Sorry, awry response. Actually, it was Neville. His parents recovered later on since Lucius Malfoy was not there to reinforce their temporary insanity anymore. He also married Susan Bones after he graduated and had a very becharm tiddler. '' The youngster cheered in response. 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 different career. She and the Patil twins opened a boutique at Hogsmeade. Fred and George 's jape shop prospered and were giving the legendary Zonko 's a run for their money. Lee helped them with the business and later on, the three cut-up married Angelina, Katie and Cho respectively. Colin Creevey became the new account of thaumaturgy instructor, would you believe ? He made the subject field very interesting that no one sleeps through the lessons anymore. Unfortunately, he still hero-worshipped Harry and had the trend to center all his lecture on him. '' The story-teller grimaced at that but fortunately, the shaver did not notice.

`` But what happened to the dementors ? Did Harry order them to give to Azkaban ? '' asked a beautiful raven-haired girl. Fortunately, she did not inherit the unkempt appearance of her father 's hair as well.

The story-teller visibly shuddered at the suggestion. `` Merlin, no ! Harry sent them back to their world though he never relinquished his placement as the king. He just appointed an officer-in-charge. He believed it was the outdo matter to do. That way, no emerging dark lord would be able to see to it them. ``

The baby nodded, satisfied with the explanation.

`` What happened to the DA ? Did they disband ? '' asked a timid boy who was a little on the impenetrable incline but his friend never teased him about it. The boy was so sort and gentle that they never wanted to hurt his feelings.

The story-teller smiled once more. `` I knew someone would ask that doubtfulness eventually. '' He said gently then he paused for a piece to wipe his glasses that had become quite misty. `` To everyone 's surprise, none of the DA members wanted to became aurors but nonentity condemned them for that. Somehow the people understood without any indigence for explanation. And anyway, the nighttime metre had passed so there was no intense demand for that. Hermione married Ron and had a beautiful daughter as voguish as her female parent and as good at Quidditch as her father. She became the head word of the department of Magical Creatures while Ron became the custodian for the Chudley shank, his deary team. Draco married Ginny and were gifted with a son who fortunately inherited his female parent 's unspoiled spirit -- - ''

`` Hey, what are you talking about, Mooney ? '' cried the new-arrival in mock protest. He had silvery-blond hair and pale 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 good enough to be published. '' The dark-haired story-teller grinned mischievously. `` And I was just telling them how favorable Dragon 's son was for inheriting his mother 's honest looks… ''

`` Oh, yeah ? I think you got it wrong…he got it from his Greek God father. Callah, why are you laughing ? '' Devon grumbled about some unsupportive wife but he was grinning too.

The story-teller shrugged them off. `` Anyway, enough with the distraction. Ginny became the caput of Magical Education and I already told you about what happened to the stick bouncing Mustela nigripes so I do n't postulate to take over that. '' The child laughed while Devonshire glared at the story-teller. `` Harry and Luna married later and had twins…. ``

`` Like us, dad ? '' asked the raven-haired female child and a pale-blond haired boy.

`` Yes, like you….They left the wizarding world and only their closest friends knew where they were and what their stage business were but they lived happily ever after. '' Lander Mooney, the story-teller closed the account book and watched the shaver 's reactions. `` And that 's the end of Lana 's final book entitled 'Harry potter and the Lost Prophecy'. Do you like the story ? ``

`` Yes, we liked it very much, dad ! ``

`` That 's a assuredness story, Uncle Lander. But where 's Aunt Lana ? ``

`` Oh, she 's preparing your snacks right now. You see she 's quite nervous about your chemical reaction so she decided not to be here while I tell you the story. ``

`` Oh, but we liked it, uncle ! ``

`` Then you can recite her yourself later. I 'll just go and see if she needs help. '' Lander stood up and headed for the kitchen. Devon and Ginny followed shortly.

`` Do you recollect it 's wise to release that book, Harry ? '' asked Draco suddenly, dropping the pretense.

`` Why not ? It 's very educational and destiny of children will benefit 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 macrocosm since it will only be released in the muggle humans and they would all call up that it 's just a normal fairy tale. '' Harry replied calmly then smiled when he saw his married woman nervously wringing her hired man while staring half-heartedly at the sandwiches and juice on the table.

`` Did the kid like it ? '' she asked worriedly.

`` Like it ? No, they did not like it…. '' His wife 's beautiful human face fell in disappointment. `` They did not like it….but they loved it, hon ! '' he said and embraced her wife tightly.

Lana 's heart 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 snacks she promised to the kids. `` Why do n't you all help me land the food to the fry ? They must be thirsty by now…after all, it was a very long novel. ``

POP !
POP !
POP !
POP !

The four grownup were surprised at the sudden noise that could only be identified with apparation but they were not bothered by it anymore.

`` Came to take your children, I suppose… '' commented Harry, pleased to see the new-arrivals but did not like the modal value of DoT they had used.

`` Oops, sorry, checkmate. We had planned to use the car but the traffic was so heavy and we could n't wait to see you again. '' said a tall and finely-built man with a mass of red-hair. It was Ron.

`` Yes, we have something urgent to babble about. '' said Hermione, still bushy-haired but was not bothered by it.

`` Very urgent. '' Neville agreed, his timorousness gone but the aristocratic manner was still evident.

`` Shh…let 's us talk about this later… '' said Susan Bones-Longbottom as she helped Luna make some to a greater extent sandwiches.

After everything had settled down, the eight grownup witches and hotshot carried the food for thought and walked silently to where the tiddler were. They stopped in their tracks 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 outcome 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 fiddling Weird. Mom said she used to snatch up at her for making up stories but they ended up as booster anyway and your mom put her creativity to sound use. '' said the Weasley 's daughter.

Hermione eyed Luna sheepishly but Luna waved her off. `` It was a long meter ago, Hermione, and as your girl mentioned, we ended up as acquaintance anyway. '' said Luna with a ardent smile.

`` Do you think there 's a chance that Hogwarts really exists ? '' asked the Longbottom child.

`` No way ! It 's pure fiction. Mom said so. '' replied ceramist 's son and crossed his arms stubbornly as if the subject had already been settled.

`` But it would be nerveless, do n't you remember ? '' commented ceramicist 's daughter dreamily. `` Just imagine, we 've all just turned eleven and if that 's real, then we could all go. ``

`` Yeah, aplomb ! Provided that we 'd all go to Gryffindor House, of course of action. Apparently, it 's the best house there. ``

Behind the door, the Gryffindor 's nearly choked with laughter at the sight of genus Draco 's horrified expression but they all knew he was just kidding around. They continued to listen.

`` You know I really find it Weird that our natal day are so near each former. ``

`` I know what you mean. It 's such a strange co-occurrence. It almost seem that we 're all descent brother 's and sisters. ``

`` Coincidence, my human foot ! It 's necessary, child ! 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 adults decided to put an end to give-and-take before it gets out of hand when, out of the blue sky, four tawny bird of night soared through the loose living way window and dropped several wooden-headed parchment on the minor 's lap covering. The adults were unprepared to see the purple wax seal on the parchments complete with the familiar elegant'H'with the illumination image of lion, serpent, Badger and eagle embellished around it.

They turned to their child who were gazing at them expectantly instead of being terrified upon learning that they 're different. The children had just finished reading their letters and were patiently waiting for an explanation.

`` Is this a harlequinade ? '' one of child asked when the adults failed to say anything. The excitement in his interpreter betrayed the fact that he wanted the letters to be authentic.

Again, no response. The grownup just stared at one another in confusion. They knew this mo would issue forth eventually but they have n't discussed it thoroughly yet.

`` This is precisely what we wanted to sing to you about, match. '' Ron whispered to Harry 's ear.

The minor eyed them suspiciously.

`` If these letter are what we believe they are, then you 've all got a lot of explaining to do. '' another one ventured courageously after a very long and uncomfortable silence.

Finally, the author of the Harry Potter series relented. `` Yes, I think we do. '' Then she motioned her husband and the others to sit comfortably as what she was about to say would take a very long fourth dimension to stop. `` Now, let me order you the very story…. ``

THE END

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