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The keep an eye on day, Ron, Hermione and Neville were surprised to find all the DA fellow member, with the exception of Luna, Harry and Ginny of trend, impatiently waiting for them at the Gryffindor common room.

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

`` Because of this, mate. Now, separate us what 's wrong. '' said Lee seriously as he handed them the a la mode 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 Zacharias with a smirk.

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

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

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

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

`` Yeah, we prefer to hear it from the seed. '' added George II with the same 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 cogitate then ? '' A earsplitting secretiveness filled the room.

`` Well, actually, we do not fuck for trusted yet but we have think that somebody was impersonating him. I mean -- that 's the solely logical understanding, is n't it ? '' said Neville calmly.

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

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

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

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

`` Harry was the one who risked his lifespan to forbid Voldemort from getting the Sorcerer 's Lucy Stone. He saved my sister from his immorality clutch pedal, killing a severe basilisk in the process. He spared the life of the person who betrayed his parents when he could give had his revenge. And nigh importantly, he gave us trust when everything was at its forged. If those are not enough to convert you of Harry 's innocence, then I pity you. '' Ron spoke in a hushed tone but everyone was hanging on to his words. `` I chose to believe that Harry 's not shamed. Had the office been reversed, I believe he would do the same for me. ``

`` Several times, Harry had been accused of lying but he was always proven inexperienced person in the end. I have no reason to surmise that this subject would be different. '' said Neville with such ferocity that astounded the others.

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

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

`` You know this whole thing is comic. I 'm sure dad would set matter straight soon. '' said Fred confidently.

`` Hmmm .... '' began Hermione, trying to discern if it would be wise for them to jazz what the rules of order had decided. `` Helen Newington Wills told us to go along for now and see where this will lead us. But he also said we have to sustain an ear and eye out for clues. If their theories are even off, then a new dark Godhead could be emerging and using Harry to divide the wizarding community. ``

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

`` Then we 'll simply excuse. 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 flow rate but we do n't ask to announce it to the whole world. A self-respecting muteness will do. '' said Hermione patiently.

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Chapter 6 - Not Just a ambition


After the former DA members had left, the three searched the rook once more for any proof of Ginny 's whereabouts and procured some book of account from the Restricted Area which they forgot to explore earlier in their lost state. The next day, feeling oddly tired and spent, they made their way half-heartedly to the Great Hall to have their breakfast. It had only been four days since the term had ended and yet it felt like twelvemonth.

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

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

`` Sometimes, it 's really difficult to be friends with Harry. things always happen to him and we always get involved somehow. '' said Ron thoughtfully. `` The entirely 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 deform her bushy-haired head to continue perusing a book they had acquired the nighttime before. It was really depressing to listen mortal say it out loud. It made the whole affair seem more real. But Ron went on as if he had not heard her or if he had, he just chose to ignore her.

`` Then, there 's the thing with Ginny. Foolish girl, I do n't know what came to her - leaving the castle like that, without so much as a bank bill to inform us if she 's good ! '' He paused for a spell to pour himself a drink. `` She really scares me sometimes. low gear, that affair with that Malfoy git and now, this. '' He had a far away wait on his face, then he shook his head slightly as if he was dismissing a negative thought.

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

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

`` fountainhead, we just found out the hard way that the business sector atmosphere now is far from accommodating. We decided to close the shop until this unit laughable scam is over. People refused to buy our stuff now just because we 're friends with Harry and some had already resorted to vandalizing our premises. '' admitted Fred ruefully.

`` The muggins seem to retrieve that we had an vicious conspiracy with Harry and that our products are basically dark objects in disguise. They did n't mind before though but now ... .I do n't know. People are really gullible sometimes. '' said George with the Saame dispirit tone.

Hermione crossed her arms over her chest and eyed Cho and Lee quizzically, not realizing that she presented a very uncanny motion-picture show of the tail end Headmistress.

`` I came here because I have nothing better to do at abode 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 discourse 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 alter the theme before he could ask any more questions. `` Have you found anything useful ? '' she turned to Hermione.

`` Not yet. But maybe you could serve us. There 's a gang of books upstairs that we need to explore and it 's very time-consuming. '' she replied. Then she added in a mock undertone. `` And of course, knowing Ron and Neville, I reckoned it would be proficient if I just do the version myself. imagine you 're up to it ? The Christian Bible are huge and it would probably drive me forever to read it all. ``

Cho stifled a giggle at that but managed to nod her promontory 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 detain here ? '' asked Hermione after a while.

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

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

`` Thank you for your thoughtfulness, Mr. Longbottom. I heard everything and I 'm allowing them to appease as long as requisite. You could all delay at Gryffindor dormitory room. '' They were all surprised to see the Headmistress appear behind them. `` Oh, I forgot to mention something. ma'am Pomfrey requested for a few daylight of residue so Miss Lovegood shall be staying with you as well. I trust you know what and what-not to say around her. I do n't want her to have a reverting 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 kids ? ``

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

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

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

`` corporate trust me, Hermione, you would n't like to know. '' said Lee in entertainment and gave her a knowing look.

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The seven adolescent awkwardly looked on as the Headmistress led a nervous Luna inside the dormitory. For practicality 's rice beer, all the fille had to stay in one elbow room and the boy at another. There was no problem with that agreement. However, they were still ill at simplicity at having Luna there since her presence would hamper them from discussing anything related to their lay out predicament and excluding her will form her tactile property unwanted.

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

`` Of class, lamb. Why would it not be ? '' She replied kindly and gave her a smile that was rarely seen by students, even those from her own house.

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

`` Harry is on vacation, too. You 'll see him soon, do n't worry. '' replied Professor McGonagall and shot admonition glances at the other teenagers who still had not spoken a single thing. `` I 'll be leaving you now. Take care of yourselves. ``

The embarrassing 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 bump the Holy Scripture to give tongue to herself. Even Fred and George had null rum to say to break up the ice. The secretiveness 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 deal a shower. Cho, still uncertain of what to do, continue for a piece, thinking that this was the perfect chance for them to discuss what she had in mind but she had not even uttered a word yet when Luna smiled weakly at her.

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

Cho felt her fondness pull with sympathy as she heard Luna say that. poor girl ! Always assuming that nonentity wanted her around. If she only knew that she got the boy every little girl was dreaming of, she would not feel so unsafe. But she could not tell her yet ... or could she ? Before the tragic incident, they had already gotten along well and were the only ones to distrust Ginny of deception. She wanted to talk about it with mortal who would understand and that someone was Luna. Unfortunately, pushing the issue now might be harmful to her. 'No, this is not yet the metre for that .'She thought and she left quietly before she could change her mind.

Luna tried to push away the tears that threatened to fall as she watched Cho farewell. She should feature stayed in the hospital wing. At to the lowest degree there, she would not feel so offend if anyone ignored her because nobody else was there aside from Madam Pomfrey who was always busy with her healing potions anyway. Her only visitant was Harry and she was contented with that. He made her jest with his jokes. He told her suspicious stories about Hogwarts life ... He taught her several magic whoremonger that she had not even imagined possible before ... and to the highest degree of all, he made her feel peculiar and proud of herself. But he was away now and she was stuck in this dormitory where cipher even bothered to testify 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 lounge on the opposite side. It looked as if it mortal had shoved it there rather hastily. Feeling slightly amused and rummy at the same time, she pulled the paper and began to record the front page.

HARRY thrower MURDERED A HUNDRED MUGGLES AT A political party IN LONDON ! ! !

HARRY ceramist GONE wickedness TO AVENGE HIS girl 'S FATE ! ! !

HARRY POTTER -- THE NEXT DARK LORD ? ? ?


With trembling hands, she forced herself to read the article underneath the shocking newspaper headline but the weeping flooded her vision before she could even fetch up the commencement paragraph. `` NOOOOOOOOOOO ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ``

'This can not be unfeigned !'She thought to herself then her mind 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 confessedly ... this ca n't be true ...'Then as the painful pounding on her principal continued, respective alarming persona flashed dangerously in her idea. 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 swearword on her Fatherhood ... `` NOOOOOOOOOOOO ! ! ! forefather ! ! ! ! '' She struggled to stay conscious but the pain sensation was unbearable. The last thing she heard before her body succumbed to the excruciating sensation was the terrified cry of her current dorm mates.

`` LUNA ! '' called Hermione but was shocked to determine her unconscious form lying on the ground with one hand still clutching what looked like the previous day 's newspaper publisher. She carefully removed the newspaper publisher from the girl 's grasp to confirm her suspicion. `` WHO LEFT THIS small-arm OF refuse LYING AROUND ? ! ? '' she angrily asked the others, waving the sickening newspaper in front of them.

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

`` -- YOU DID N'T THINK - TYPICAL ! HOW WE ENDED UP TOGETHER IS hush A mystifier TO ME ! '' said Hermione in exasperation then she carefully levitated Luna 's body and placed her to a more well-fixed place. `` McGonagall will be livid. She has n't even spent one night 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 wait until Luna comes around first then we 'll choose it from there. '' said Cho as she surveyed Luna 's case .'I should suffer stayed ...'

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

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

`` Me, too. '' said Hermione ruefully. `` I should feature checked the elbow 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 accident triggers her memory back. '' said Hermione and they both fell silent as they watched the little girl who had already suffered a lot. The initiatory hour had passed ... Luna was still unconscious mind ... .Second hour ... .No change at all and the two girls were already feeling their eyelids droop from fatigue duty and flatness ... third gear hour ....

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

`` I guess she 's dreaming about her Fatherhood. '' whispered Cho, trying her substantially to suffocate a yawn.

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

`` No ... ..please ... ..please ... .do n't hurt him ... '' the girl pleaded and her body 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 bit, all were gathered around Luna while Professor McGonagall tried to settle the school day nurse immediately.

`` LUNA ! LUNA ! Wake Island UP ! ! ! ! '' They all shouted at once then feeling desperate, Hermione slapped Luna 's pass on face forcefully.

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

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

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

`` Luna, we wanted to assure you but gentlewoman Pomfrey forbid us to do so. She said we had to let you bring around 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 chastise them ? That 's really preposterous ! Harry would never ever do those ugly things ! Has the wizarding creation conveniently forgot what he did for them ? The sacrifices he made ? How he almost died so that the others may inhabit ? '' yelled Luna angrily, ignoring the others'try to becalm her down.

`` Luna, you 're in good order. The intelligence is trash. But there 's a huge problem and the entirely thing that could help us right now is to pretend that we believe those stories. '' said prof McGonagall who had just arrived along with Professor Snape and gentlewoman Pomfrey.

`` Luna, drink this potion. It will help oneself you calm down. '' said brothel keeper Pomfrey as she examined her affected role. `` Are you feeling alright ? ``

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

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

Luna 's locution softened immediately at the mention of her male parent. She remembered every unpleasant point of her aliveness now. Her father joined Voldemort 's army to guarantee her condom but in the end, it had all been a lie. Voldemort never kept the promise that he would let her live if her Father followed his commands. In the end, her Father dropped all pretence and rushed to save his entirely tiddler but he failed. He was killed mercilessly by one of Voldemort 's loyal followers.

`` By the way, I 'm sorry if I hurt you. You were having a incubus 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 sire. '' said Cho. `` Are you sure you 're okay ? ``

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

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

`` No, I 'm not. It 's Harry. He 's being tortured. '' said Luna apprehensively and glanced back at the document. `` That 's why those stories can not be genuine. 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 dream ... I can not explain it but it 's like Harry was sending me a visual modality of what 's happening to him ... '' said Luna desperately.

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

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

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

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

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

`` Voldemort, of course. Who else ? '' answered Luna with much botheration 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 bushed ! '' 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 pop him. '' Lee argued once more.

`` NO, HE DID NOT ! ``

`` Miss Lovegood, please be reasonable. The nightmare is over. Harry defeated the Dark Lord last October. '' said Professor McGonagall, adopting her stern demeanor once more to settle the brewing dispute.

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

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

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


`` ... .and unlike some the great unwashed I know, I believe him. ``

The DA phallus looked nervously at one another. Harry had repeatedly said the same matter to them but they refused to believe him. They purposely closed their eyes to the theory just because believing otherwise was so much simpler. But they should get known better. After all Harry was the solitary one who have fought with Voldemort directly before. He was the only one who could severalise 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 sea captain to claim cathexis of the situation.

`` If you insist. enjoin us what you saw and let 's see if it 's real. '' said professor Snape evenly, his expression unfathomable as he contemplated silently on what he just saw. Luna had always been shy and reserved. It was very disconcerting to see her suddenly 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 vision with them.

`` It would be faster if you see it yourself. '' said Luna, then with astonishing amphetamine and improbable witching release, she conjured a white-hot sheet over the paries and closed her eyes in intense density. Unsure of what to carry, they just stared blankly on the livid sheet and waited. Then to their amazement, images started to come along on the screenland enabling them to clearly picture 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 deal were held tightly by two thick silver chains - the only things that were keeping him from falling into the roaring conflagration four base underneath his thin soundbox. Around him were ten hooded figures moving about in a unstable question while two others were mercilessly taking tour into whipping his already unconscious soma. His clothes were torn from the lashes and blood was oozing from his wound but his tormentors'lust for affliction seemed insatiable.

`` Is he imperfect already ? '' asked a cold voice of a figure who had arrived to chequer on the captive 's precondition. The man had claw-like fingers and ruby optic. It was Voldemort.

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

The night lord cackled with delight at the newsworthiness then he flicked his verge slightly at the captive. `` ENERVATE ! ''

At the spell, Harry 's oculus weakly opened but he did not appear surprised at seeing Voldemort in front of him. Nor did he appear terrified. In fact, if one would appear closely, one would observe a hint of amusement there. Contrary to their assumption, he was not unconscious ... He was merely pre-occupied with establishing a connection with his girlfriend so that at least one someone would know the truth even if he failed to endure this former encounter. `` Hello, Tom. ''

`` So you 're obsessed with pleasantries now, ceramicist ? Do n't worry, I can play along. '' said the dark master in mock amusement. `` Hello, Harry. I 'm 'pleased'to meet you. ''

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

`` What do you imply ? '' asked the malevolent adept venomously.

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

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

`` Wormtail, bring the prisoner now ! '' he yelled instead, hoping to perpetrate a few surprise 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, thrower ? '' asked the wickedness God Almighty coldly.

`` aught. You were the one who was up to something. Faking your expiry like that ... Merlin ! You should be ashamed of yourself ... really, imitating Wormtail of all masses ... tsk ... tsk..tsk ... I expected more from the wickedness LORD. '' scoffed Harry, putting an emphasis on the 'LORD'theatrical role in the most sarcastic tone that he could care. From his high position, he noticed a fragile smirk on Draco 's brim and he pondered whether it would be possible that Dragon was not as bad as he thought. Maybe Luna was rightfulness ...

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

`` Why ? You 've forced Mr. Ollivander to constitute you another scepter ? '' asked Harry nonchalantly. At the looking at of surprise on Voldemort 's side, he added somewhat coolly. `` You did n't think I 'd figure it out, do you ? Mind you, I knew about Bellatrix too. She was the somebody behind the mask and you put a spell on her voice and taught her enough wandless magic trick to issue the deception. You just forgot one youngster detail, though. Even if you were capable to hale Ollivander to add Fawkes'feather into her sceptre, it WAS still HER wand and I happen to know that SHE, NOT YOU, was the one who killed Sirius. You should own gone all out with your juvenile dodging and let her use your verge. ''

Voldemort was momentarily taken aback by this but he recovered rapidly. He gave him a mock hand clapping. `` Splendid ! But you 're wrong on one account. I happen to like my wand and it will stay that way, whereas yours was already .... broken into half ... .by your own headmistress. '' He said slowly to let the devastating tidings cesspool more painfully but if he was expecting Harry to wait angry or sad, he was severely disappointed. Incensed by his deficiency of response, he levitated the Clarence Day'newspaper so that the boy could scan the bad news for himself.

`` wellspring ? '' prompted Voldemort.

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

`` What do you guess about those little newspaper headline bearing your precious name ? Were you shocked that the wizarding world do n't see you as a Italian sandwich now ? Even your Quaker and former allies have deserted you now ... '' sneered Voldemort malevolently.

`` Actually - No. It would take more than than that to shock me now. So what do you contrive to do after successfully ruining my reputation ? '' asked Harry with the same dummy expression. `` You 'll threaten to kill me again ? '' he added disdainfully.

`` Threaten ? Not threaten, ceramist. I 'll kill you this time and without your annoying intrusion, I would be justify to conquer the wizarding world once more. '' said Voldemort, his eyes glinting evilly at the prospect of finally being able to remove the most dangerous obstacle in his path.

`` Oh please, do n't tell me we 're back to that again. Honestly, could n't you follow up with a better farewell spoken language ? It loses its con game once heard too often. '' said Harry, the ridicule in his voice was unmistakeable.

`` Is that so ? Maybe it would be more entertaining if individual from your own theatre kills you instead. '' He motioned Ginny to derive forward gave her a baton then he pointed his own scepter at Draco. `` Kill him now, tike, or I 'll pour down the young Malfoy. ``

Harry glanced at the two prisoner and saw Ginny crying silently as she took the wand handed to her with a shakiness hand. genus Draco mouthed a hasty apologia to him and lowered his gaze in frustration to keep off witnessing the event. Harry immediately lost his compactness and the association with Luna was instantly broken.

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

Voldemort became suddenly wary of his tardily conformation and decided to rush the appendage. `` CRUCIO ! '' he sent the spell at genus Draco whose weakened body rapidly fell on the flat coat in pain. Then he turned to the girl impatiently. `` DO IT NOW ! ``

`` A-Ave-da K-Ke-dav ... .ra .... '' murmured Ginny tearfully and fell to the solid ground in remorse as she saw the super C Inner Light struck Harry squarely on the chest. Sobbing hysterically, she now realized that she had indeed foolishly chosen the faulty side. She had just murdered one of her best friends -- the same person who saved her before. How could she ? She was even worse than Voldemort !

Seeing her disconsolate state, Voldemort decided that two more commands would be enough. But he did not need to stay. After all, Harry was dead and there was no motivation for him to waste any more of his precious clock time.

`` Wormtail, I 'll go forth you here to destruct the evidence. strike down the body into the ardor. '' ordered Voldemort wickedly, then he turned to Draco. `` Mr. Malfoy, due to your father 's recent achievement, I 'm willing to give you another luck to induce up for your earlier disobedience. Dispose of the girl and you can descend back to my good graces. You do n't require to be a letdown to your father, do you ? ''

Draco, whose face was still hidden, changed his expression to one of gentle haughtiness before he faced the evil man. `` Yes, My Lord. It would be a delight. '' He heard him inform Wormtail that they would be leaving. Maybe, now 's their luck to escape ...

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

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

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

`` No, I want to remember every detail of where my foolishness had led me. I want to inculcate in my mind that I had just murdered one of the kindest someone 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 Draco in torment and held the weeping figure in his arms.

`` Draco, Ginny ... that 's enough ... You must escape now. Do n't waste time. Voldemort will get suspicious if I do n't turn up at the manor house soon. '' said Wormtail nervously.

`` No, you must hail with us. We need your help. We do n't know where to go. '' said Draco in despair. `` And we must take potter 's body with us. The least we could do is establish him a proper sepulture. ``

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

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The looker-on panicked slightly when the images on the projection screen disappeared. The hold up scene they witnessed was that of Voldemort forcing Ginny to dispatch Harry and using Draco as the instrument to ensure her compliance.

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

`` The connection was broken even before you woke me up. Harry must have broken it off or something ... I 'm not for certain what it meant ... '' replied Luna miserably.

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

`` I do n't have it away. ''

`` Severus, did you recognize the place ? '' asked the out Headmistress.

`` Unfortunately not. '' said Snape with uncharacteristic sorrow in his spokesperson.

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

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

Ron, Fred and George sadly lowered their caput in ignominy. What Luna had said was rightful. If they had not been too stubborn, then they would suffer found out sooner what Ginny was up to and they would have been in the status to help her return to the justly path. They protected her too much ... and now, all of them were paying the price. This was war, and in war, ties among friends and families were usually not as substantial as the bonds of choice.

Cho looked from the Weasley blood brother and the irate Luna and decided that it was time to steer the discussion to a safer theme. `` Luna, I was thinking ... Can you also communicate with Harry through that mind ejection thing ? ``

`` 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 response. '' said Luna in defeat.

`` well, at least we were able-bodied to unscramble part of the whodunit. '' said Hermione to cheer everyone up. `` Now, we know Voldemort 's still around and that he designed a most elaborated plot to separate and capture the wizarding reality and to eliminate his enemy in the regretful way possible. ``

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

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

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

`` Harry taught me. I also wondered why he was exerting so much attempt into teaching me but now I understand completely. You did not believe him and the DA lost its intent. But he knew that this is going to bechance so he decided to share what he knew with me and we spent most of the clock time practicing spells. He prepared me for the big. '' replied Luna in a cold vocalisation that they had not heard before. `` Now, if you 'll explain me, I need to stay. ''

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

`` What ? ''

`` nada. '' replied Snape after a instant 's faltering but Luna nodded as if she was able to scan the silent question in his mind.
Chapter 8 - The Unholy alinement ( portion 2 )


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

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

`` Aahhhh ! ! ! '' They heard Ginny yell in fear. They immediately brought their wand 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 tenuous twitch of Harry 's lips.

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

`` Godric 's Hollow - thrower 's old sign of the zodiac. '' replied Wormtail.

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

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

As expected, no one bothered to wait at Harry 's chemical reaction at the credit of his star sign but of class, what someone in his rightfield state of mind would check for a corpse 's reaction ? However, had they taken the metre to kick in him even the merest of a glimpse, they would suffer noticed his partially covered oculus scanning the room with great interest.

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

'Oh, what a brilliant theme ! Thanks, Ginny .'thought Harry in amusement. Then trying not to travel his script too much, he caused the piece of furniture on the room rearrange itself ... Afterwards, he levitated his parents'portrait and halted it directly in front of the three.

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

`` I 'm really sorry for betraying you ... .Lily..James ... heaven knows I 've suffered sufficiency ... and your son ... He gave me the fortune but I let the chance berth on my finger ... I was a Coward ... withdraw me if it could appease your anger ... but let the children go ... They 're still young ... They can still change their ways ... '' said Wormtail remorsefully then he began to plug himself hard for every crime he committed under Voldemort 's power.

Draco and Ginny were hugging each former for sustenance as they watched upon Wormtail 's act of penance. It would make been suspect if the berth had not been that unplayful but right now, it looked so creepy.

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

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

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

`` YOU, TRAITORS ! WHY HAVE YOU DECIDED TO JOIN THE immorality slope ? '' his booming voice echoed around the sign and the three terrified tool faced what they thought was a zombie Harry with exceedingly contrite expressions.

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

`` No enough ground to rationalise our natural process - it was just kick lustfulness for top executive and cecity to the truth. '' stated Dragon 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 dullard ... .absolutely stupid ... If you can find it in your bosom to forgive me then I 'd be willing to die peacefully in your hands. '' said Wormtail and he, too, resigned himself to what lay ahead.

`` HOW CAN I BE SURE THAT YOU WO N'T BETRAY THE lighter 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 natural process everyday, and if you see us straying again from the route of good, then it 's your decision to make. '' replied Wormtail and the early two nodded in understanding.

`` Very well, I 'll hold on to your words for now. '' said Harry then feeling the effect of unreasonable use of power added to the annoyance he had to endure before, he closed his oculus and was unable to manipulate himself from falling on top of Ginny once more.

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

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

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

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

Draco and Wormtail reluctantly touched his cheek too.

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

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

`` B-but how ? We all saw it go on ! '' Their sighs of backup was unmistakeable.

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

As Ginny was about to shoot the killing curse on Harry, a drop of tear fell upon the wand and instead of the expected green light, a white beam escaped from its tip instead. Then mere inches after it left the baton, Harry waved his gaol hand slightly and the ovalbumin beam was transformed into a common one.

`` That, my friends, is one of the wonder of magic. As what Bellatrix, your former ally, had told me, the speech are not enough ... .you need to really think of it ... you have to lease intense pleasure in inflicting infliction and in my case -- death. You were not meant to be a liquidator, Ginny and I 'm happy of that fact. '' said Harry as he halted the demonstration.

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

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

`` Oh, I 'm really dark, Harry. Thank you for being so form. '' said Ginny and she kissed him lightly on the cheek in gratitude. Draco did not take care too pleased with it, though, but he did not say anything.

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

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

`` It was not that potent for me. If you could call back correctly, I stayed conscious long enough to interrogate you then I allowed myself to 'pass out'so that you could bring me to wherever your master was. To be honest, Voldemort 's eerie silence had been bugging me for month and I wanted to meet him soon to end my agony. I have to admit that your picayune spoof was very timely ... '' said Harry then he gave another taunt smile at Draco. `` ... and besides, I enjoyed the show ... immensely ! '' He laughed out loud at the sight of genus Draco 's red-faced aspect and tensed expression.

`` You 're ill, thrower. '' squabble 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 inspect her later ...'

`` fine. We can throw that. Anyway, if you 're so hefty how semen you did not use the killing hex then ? You had the perfect opportunity. '' said Draco.

`` I wish I could. I have the ability but unfortunately, I do n't accept the intent. Not to bring up the fact that if I had indeed finished him off, I would be forever wondering about your loyalties. No, I have early plans for Voldemort and I am not just after him ... I want ALL of his devoted athletic supporter and striver, too. `` answer Harry and after a while he added. `` Consider yourselves very rosy that I have decided to dispense with you. ``

The three looked at one another and instantly made a resolution not to be swayed by wickedness enticement again. Harry did not need to elaborate. The sound menace underlying his aplomb parole was enough.
`` I have to go somewhere. '' said Wormtail uneasily after a while.

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

`` I need to get service. We ca n't stay here forever ... we need some home more than secure and I know of only one someone who could facilitate us. '' replied Wormtail and waited for Harry 's approval.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

`` Your mansion is not that bad, Potter. '' said Dragon in admiration as they viewed the marvelous collection of volume at the mini-library, the panoptic array of magical object and all other details that depicted the ceramicist chance so lavishly.

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

`` Wan na play wizard chess ? ``

`` No, thanks ... It 's exterior my discipline of expertness. Ron 's the best at that game. '' said Harry and smiled at Draco 's look of disbelief.

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

`` You 'd be surprised. Ron 's good at a lot of thing ... and he 's very brave too. You know during our first year, Ron beat McGonagall 's chess set and he urged us to go on even if he was already injured. Then on our s year, we had to go to the dark woods to follow the spider. Ron has a phobic disorder with those brute but he still came with me ... amazing ! '' said Harry, smiling as he recalled his dangerous undertaking with his just admirer.

`` Why are you telling me these, Harry ? '' asked genus Draco in confusion, not realizing that he had just referred to his other school enemy by his 1st name. Harry raised one eyebrow before he replied.

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

`` Oh, okay. Then, I suppose you 're going to call me 'Draco'now. '' said Draco awkwardly. It was unearthly being admirer with Potter but it was surely better than nothing.

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

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`` Snape ? '' Harry and Dragon stared incredulously at the Slytherin top dog and at Wormtail who was twitching on his tail end nervously.

`` I see St. Peter was telling the true statement 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 cool. `` So, peter, what supporter could he possibly give us ? ``

`` Snape was one of the most ingenious spies of Voldemort before his defection. He could provide us with entropy on stead where Voldemort would not be able to find us so easily and being free to interact with other wizards, he could also supply us with essential details regarding Voldemort 's activities. '' said Wormtail nervously.

To everyone 's astonishment, Harry gave a soft chuckle at number one, then a rebuff laugh until finally he could n't see his gleefulness anymore. He rolled with laughter as if someone was tickling his ribs and the onlookers were already suspecting that somebody had sent a tickling charm on him.

`` Sorry ... I just found it rather comical for all of us to chemical bond together like this. This is plainly -- - `` Harry struggled to find 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 lines of annoying ... and disturbing.. '' said Harry.

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

`` Yeah, that 's it ! diabolic alliance -- - I never imagined the time would come up when all of us would fight on the same side. Really uncanny ! '' said Harry then he turned to Snape. `` So, how 's school day ? Is everyone still thinking I 'm the next dark Maker ? ``

`` No, the DA and rules of order fellow member believe somebody was just impersonating you but we 've been pretending that we believe in the stories. Also, Luna has made an amazing recovery. '' reported Snape.

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

`` No. ''

Harry 's fount fell.

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

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

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

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

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

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

`` I 'm rather partial tone to grandeur myself. I think I prefer Dumbledore 's castle. '' said Dragon enthusiastically.

`` Unfortunately for you, pal. I 'm choosing Snape hall and that 's where we are going next. '' replied Harry and was amused to see the disappointment on the faces of the other two adolescent. However, his conclusion was not mainly to chafe the them. He wanted to get to know Snape better and a intimation of a smile showed that his previous professor was pleased by his choice.

`` I would prepare the theater and I 'll inform you as soon as it is necessary for you to go there. '' said Snape cheerfully, ignoring the annoyed whispering of Dragon and Ginny.

`` Thank you, professor. '' said Harry. Then adopting a serious spirit, he beckoned to Snape and whispered a request. `` Listen. Voldemort will soon declare that I 'm absolutely so you better pretend to believe it too. And do n't tell anyone that you have seen me. I 'm planning a little surprise for everyone. When certain hoi polloi begin to evaporate, offer to look for them. You will act as if you 're really exerting an travail into finding them but you 're going to add up up with nothing. Will you do that ? ``

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

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


AUTHOR 'S NOTE : It does not take me too long to indite the chapters ... unfortunately, I do n't have internet access at base so it 's very hard for me to post more often ... .anyway, I hoped yo savour the last three chapters and do n't forget to review. Thanks !
Chapter 9 - cultured give-and-take


`` 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 snide professor did not take off item from his mansion for his 'disrespectful'attitude.

`` What happened to you, tinker ? '' asked the Professor 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 resolve your enquiry, I 've realized that people now find it terribly difficult to believe my level ... I miss the times when Dumbledore only had to say that he believes me and then everyone else will follow. '' Snape raised one iniquity eyebrow at that. `` ... -- most of the people that matters at least -- but since the so-called defeat of Voldemort, people tend to be blind. Maybe it 's because they prefer to believe that the evil had passed and that our world is formula again. ``

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

`` Yeah, we want to get a line it, too. '' said Draco who went nearer to get together their conversation. Wormtail and Ginny also looked at him expectantly.

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

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

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

`` You said something about fade of some citizenry ... '' prodded Snape while placing one strong hand on Draco 's sass to refrain him from sputtering other nonsensical garbage.

`` I was planning on asking Hermione 's help into finding former way of life to eliminate the enemies then of course, I also want Luna with me ... then train the others until it 's time ... '' The others looked dubiously at him. Harry threw up his helping hand in defeat. `` OK, amercement. I admit the plan is not stark yet. I 'm counting on your noesis of the dark humanistic discipline and Voldemort himself to polish it if you 're up to the challenge. '' said Harry, disgruntled. For a second gear, he seemed like his old self again -- retiring and vulnerable -- and clearly, he was not please with it. He scowled at the others as he waited for their response.

`` Um - Harry, do you make out about the prophecy ? '' ventured Wormtail after a bit 's hesitation.

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

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

Harry looked confused. What divination was he talking about ? He glanced at Snape 's puzzled expression. He did n't sleep with about it either. Dragon and Ginny was trying to call up something but they, too, appeared blank.

`` What do you mean, Peter ? '' asked Severus mildly but the slim down set of his backtalk revealed his slight irritation about the protracted introduction.

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

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

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

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

`` Do I have to tell you everytime ? I was scared ... as always. The dark lord is so impatient. Severe punishment is given to those who keeps him waiting and I do n't want that. '' said Wormtail regretfully.

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

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

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

`` Sandra Trelawny, the only Sister of Sybill. She was killed during the first war. '' was the reply.

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

`` It is possible that some other seer could pass on that entropy but it would probably get years to encounter out who and we could not stick out safety to each and everyone of them to wait until they make a similar prophecy. '' stated Snape.

`` Too bad her sister is an old fraud or we could ask for her help with that. '' said genus Draco, pursing his rim at the reference of the prof who had a habit of 'predicting'everyone 's untimely and red demise with every hazard she got.

`` Professor Trelawny may not be consistent but she had already made two correct prophecy. One was that I would be the only one who could overcome the dark Divine and the other ... '' Harry looked directly at Wormtail 's eyes before continuing. '' ... .Voldemort 's patriotic servant would return and help him regain his body. '' Wormtail averted his gaze in shame. `` Unfortunately, she also claimed that prophet do not 'see'at will and they could not even tell when a prognostication is going to be made. ''

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

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

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

`` We need to have some inside entropy regarding the enemies'flow activities. The problem is we have no spy there anymore and I 'm very much certain that He knows about Draco and Wormtails'desertion when they failed to reelect on sentence. It 's severe for any of you and of class, Harry and Ginny are supposed to be dead. '' declared Snape suddenly, catching the attention of all whose judgment were wandering.

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

`` I do n't think that would be a good thought, Ginny. '' said Harry. He would not make bold to deliberately put his well ally 's lifespan in danger.

`` Yes, my cerebration exactly ! But I know of one somebody who could be thoroughgoing for that. '' said Draco.

`` Not her, Dragon. Too dangerous. '' reacted Snape at seeing the suspicious expression of his favorite pupil. He did not need to discover the soul 's name. He only had to look at his face and he already knew who he was referring to.

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

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

`` My mother. ``

No one was able to say anything as they all watched Draco stare hard at the roof, pretending to admire the glorious top opinion that was so much exchangeable to Hogwarts, but they all knew he was just fighting the itch to cry in desperation at the prospect of putting his mother 's life in peril for defying the darkness Maker.

Harry could almost feel the turmoil that was hammering inside Draco'school principal. He was amazed. Draco used to be so sang-froid and collected. His eyes were always like cold ice especially when he stared at him during his taunting moods but now the ice had melted. The Slytherin prince stood before them like a commoner -- able of feeling. And he was not yet sure if it was a ripe matter or not.

`` Come 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 suspicious. '' said Snape.

`` All right. Be deliberate. ''

After the departure of the professor, the four proceeded to go through the delicious dinner that Ginny had prepared for all of them. But the light atmosphere was gone. They all brooded in secretiveness as they chewed each tasty bite in their mouth. Not even civilised phrasal idiom like 'Please pass the salt'or 'More rice please'were uttered. Why should they inconvenience ? It was not necessary. They could all use the summoning magical spell for that.

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

`` You 're being thickheaded, you know. '' Harry commented as he stared openly at the bare letter on the center table.

Dragon forlornly crumpled the parchment and set fire on it. `` You 're veracious. individual could easily intercept this alphabetic character and we 'll all be in deep trouble. '' He uttered weakly and covered his case with his script.

`` That 's not what I meant. '' said Harry. Draco did not say anything. `` Involving your mother is too serious so I tried to develop 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 dense ? How could we possible get away with that ? ``

`` Hey, get actual ! I have no intention whatsoever of joining that hideous tool 's army. That 's simply ridiculous for me. I am just thinking of going back to Hogwarts and remain our education. The terminus has not started yet. We could still defecate up for lost time. '' Dragon 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 transferees from early wizarding schoolhouse. Only the Headmistress and Snape would acknowledge and they could place us all at Slytherin house. It could work out. What do you think ? ''

The foreign verbalism of Draco was immediately replaced by a foxiness smile, a Slytherin trait that was unconsciously being adopted by Harry.

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

`` Did you know I was almost sorted to your house ? '' he said with furthest joy. Dragon looked surprised. `` The sorting hat was diamond in placing me there and I had to acknowledge your mansion uniform would perfectly match the coloring material of my eyes but I chose Gryffindor instead because someone tipped me off that all bad wizards came from your theatre. ``

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

`` In your dreaming ! Besides, you 're Quidditch squad sucks. I would n't be caught abruptly performing with a team like that. '' said Harry in the same teasing tonicity. Draco playfully punched his right hand arm in mock objection but Harry only laughed. The low-cal banter was a nice reprieve for them after everything that had just happened.

Chapter 10 - The terminus Menachem Begin


Professor McGonagall and professor Snape made some elaborate request to procure three additional wands for the 'transferees'and now they surveyed the transformed stripling with satisfied face on their faces. They had performed some tour to vary their features and to conceal Harry 's very noticeable scar. The girl now had jet black hair with a distinct mole on her will face. She was wearing glum brown matte lipstick and black eyeshadow that contrasted with her blench coloring, giving her the haunted appearance of a vampire. Both boy had colourful spiked haircloth and metallic element string with weird-shaped chandelier dangling loosely on their necks. The ugly frown on their faces which showed their intense displeasure with their new 'look'only made them seem more menacing.

`` professor, can you please ingeminate why we ca n't accept the same vampire flavor as Ginny ? We look like -- - `` said Harry indignantly.

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

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

`` Now, now. Do n't be stubborn, boys. That look would throw everyone the feeling that you are trouble-makers - perfect just the ticket to get into the `` in '' crew at Slytherin. '' reminded professor McGonagall sternly but the swoon twitch on her mouth was a dead game show. Both son glared at the others. `` And Draco, remember that I placed you on seventh year even though you missed the unit sixth year just because you received high mark on your bird of Minerva so I expect you to do very well this school year. sympathize ? '' she added. genus Draco nodded mutely but he still did not seem 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 brightly side. At least you would be able land up your studies and kill the dark lord at once. That 's like hitting two snort with one stone, is n't it ? '' he added in virginal delectation. The male child'frown deepened at the credit of birds but did not argue.

`` By the way, where 's Wormtail ? '' asked Ginny, putting a clever stopover to the flow matter. Both son appeared on the brink of hexing them senseless if they irritate them some more.

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

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

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The Great hall was already filled with restless students when they arrived. The freshmen were fidgeting nervously as they waited for the sorting observance to begin.

`` My chum told me we had to writhe a round or something ... '' said a scared-looking girl.

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

`` Of course not ! Have n't you read Hogwarts - A History ? A categorization hat would rate us to the household that suited our personality most. '' said a rather smug-faced fiddling miss with curly brown hair.

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

`` Anderson, sherbert '' shouted professor Snape, the new Deputy schoolmaster, to begin the sorting.

`` Hufflepuff ! ``

The three impatiently waited for the sorting to commence while shooting grave stares at those who were gooselike enough to consecrate them curious glances.

`` feel at those nanus ! How cum there are so many of them ? '' whispered genus Draco irritatedly.

`` Shhh ! Not so loud ! '' Ginny whispered back while Harry was fussy scanning the worried newcomers waiting for their turn of events.

`` Engel, Victoria ''

`` Ravenclaw ! ``

`` I really finger severe ! I ca n't conceive McGonagall made that McMillan top dog Boy. I mean I would have been Head Boy you know, if not for some unavoidable portion. '' said a thoroughly disgruntled Draco.

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

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

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

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

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

`` fountainhead, he 's a niggling overweight with lots of brawn. And he 's supposed to be in one-fifth year now unless he failed the accreditation exam set by the Ministry. '' said Harry hastily before his regard fell on the Ravenclaw table where he caught pile of a girl with long blond hair engrossed in a light conversation with a newcomer. The girl immediately looked in his counseling as if sensing his presence. He smiled hesitantly and was surprised to see the girl smiling back at him. His grin faded at that and he moodily broke the eye contact with her.

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

`` I 'm only gone for a few solar day and my girlfriend is already cheating on me. '' a suck Harry replied.

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

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

`` fountainhead, duh ! You 're his boyfriend. Of course, 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 look like myself anymore. '' whined Harry.

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

`` Welcome, first off years ! Now, I am delight to announce that another student would be joining the fifth old age in Gryffindor house. Dudley Sir Arthur John Evans, you may go to their table now. '' said the Headmistress after the starter had been sorted.

Harry 's jaw dropped as he stared at his cousin. Dudley had lost considerable weighting and he looked far better than he imagined. The protruding muscles was a plus cistron for him, too. several female child turned to consecrate him appreciative glimpse as he walked anxiously to the Gryffindor tabular array.

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

Dragon glared at Ginny but she ignored him.

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

`` We also have three transfer from another wizarding schooling. They would be joining the Slytherin House -- miss Callah Meyers, Mr. Devon Antonio, and Mr. Lander Mooney. ''

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

`` Now that we 're all settled, may I remind you that the Forbidden Forest is out of edge to all educatee and that the products from Weasleys'Wizarding Wheezes are still prohibited in this school. '' stated the Headmistress and she looked at each student sternly to infuse the word of advice on their judgement. `` To all students, please be informed that Hermione Granger is the new principal girl and Ernie Macmillan is the new Head Boy. You may seek for their help if you have any problem. Your house prefects shall also be glad to assist you in any way they can. Let the feast Menachem Begin ! '' she said after a while and the dinner board was immediately loaded with mouth-watering delicacies.

`` Cool outfit ! '' commented Blaise Zabini, one of genus Draco 's close-fitting allies. `` What year are you in ? ``

`` I 'm in sixth year and both of them are in their one-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 members of the royal household.

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

`` How did you know ? '' Pansy eyed him suspiciously.

`` It 's all over the report, pal. goose egg to it. Besides, it 's bloody brainy ! How was it ? '' drawled genus Draco aka Devon lazily.

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

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

`` But you have to admit, no other scholarly person here could brag 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.

`` wellspring, we usually make fun of student from the other houses - hex themselves sometimes for practice .... '' Blaise scrutinized the three. `` ... and if you 're worthy, then we can let you in on other really nifty stuff. ``

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

`` ... if you 're suitable, you 'll know. '' replied queen mysteriously.

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When the spread was over, all students were escorted by their various house prefects to their dormitories. Callah and pantywaist immediately went off somewhere while the boys lingered at the common elbow room first.

`` That head word Girl is one of ceramist '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 redhead git who follows her around. He was her boyfriend and also a great friend of Potter. They 're the wrongly sort, understand ? '' stated Blaise while Crabbe and Goyle flanked his side protectively like bodyguards and nodded dumbly at everything he said.

Devon was annoyed by their natural process but tried hard not to let it demonstrate. To them, Draco Malfoy does not be anymore and Blaise Zabini is their new leader. He had to deal with that fact and besides, he did not ask to feel this way. They were not a great going on his part.

`` No one orders us around, Blaise. appearance us first why they are not worthy and then when we 'll grant you to foretell the nip. '' said Devonshire 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 cronies nodded without a second thought. `` sentinel us squash those shite tomorrow before our potions session. '' he declared arrogantly.

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

`` We will. '' said Blaise with a mischievous spark in his eyes then he led his cronies to their room.

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

Lander mutely acknowledged his comment and stared at the Slytherin common room. It still had the same rough stone walls with unit of ammunition, greenish lamps hanging on chains to the ceiling. There were still no soft and comfortable couch like in their own common room - only high-backed chairs which, from his experience, was not really satisfying to sit on. A fire also crackled merrily under a carven mantelpiece with an intricate aim that depicted a very ex mode of a wizard duel. Looking around the eerie surroundings, he slightly wondered if they were doing the right thing.

`` Your vernacular room has not changed much since my conclusion visit. '' he commented over his shoulder.

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

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

`` How the hell did you two get in ? '' queried Devon, a slight miffed that some scholar from early houses were able-bodied to get in their confidential arena without his knowledge.

`` Do n't ask dubiousness because you might not want to hear the answers. '' replied Lander cautiously, unwilling to go against him.

`` No, I 'm bloody odd. Who was the slimy git who betrayed our curse of concealment ? '' he asked heatedly.

Lander raised one eyebrow and his backtalk twitched in amusement. `` As I have said, you might not want to hear the response. The despicable git who let us in was YOU. '' he laughed at the look of incredulity on Devon 's look. `` ... and I would not ask more questions if I were you. ``

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

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

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

`` Well, he better not fix it too dangerous or that might just be the most abase moment of his life ... ''


Chapter 11 - The Proclamation of Harry 's Death


The jolt had worn off and the drown influence of Hermione and the rest of the older Gryffindors had trickled down to the least impressible occupier of their household. Unfortunately, the atmosphere at their common 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 much for the DA and the gild 's plan - 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 Saami remorseful tone.

Neville, who was listening to their harangue, dropped the record book he was holding with so a good deal force that almost everybody turned to look at his counsel. `` testament you two please cut that out ? You 've been blaming yourselves since Harry 's disappearance. It 's not helping anybody, you know. '' he declared irritatedly. `` It 's nobody 's fracture and that 's final exam. 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 surprise at the violent outburst of their usually laid back Friend. They had forgotten that they were not the lone 1 suffering here and Neville 's right hand. Moaning and moping would n't help them in their stream plight especially now that the Order appendage have n't visited Hogwarts yet.

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

`` Why do n't you pester your father until he gives you the informations we need ? '' said Neville moodily to Ron but before he could answer, the door opened to expose the creepily somber Fred and George Weasley. They looked so tired and weak that nobody had the kernel to interrogate them. The Twin Falls eyed them guardedly before one of them spoke.

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

`` And we were there when they brought the soundbox ... '' said George VI, his voice vacillation as he uttered the words.

`` B-body ? Whose organic structure ? '' queried Hermione although she already had a nag misgiving as to whom they were referring to.

`` I - I think we salutary go to McGonagall now. Dad and the other members of the parliamentary law would be there shortly to talk over the -- - `` said Fred with the Lapp strained tone. `` ... recent umm - developments. ``

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

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

Without a moment 's hesitation, Ron, Hermione and Neville followed their lead and immediately grabbed the DA 's peculiar galleon to call on the other members. Within bit, several other DA fellow member joined them at the role to hold off for the arrival of the minister.

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

`` We do n't have it away yet but I do n't think it 's good. '' replied Hermione wearily and carefully avoided the others'questioning stares for the clip being.

Luna discreetly retreated to one box, boring her horn in down a musty diachronic Good Book which partially shielded her from everyone 's view. One by one, the Order extremity turned up with equally severe face on their faces.

`` The quest is over .... '' professor McGonagall began. `` Someone tipped off the minister that a body of a ace was found near Tom riddle 's necropolis .... '' At this point in time, the professor could not keep in line her emotions anymore.

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

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

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

His listeners nodded fervently. cipher really wanted to hear anyway. It was just too depressing.

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

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

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

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

Professor Snape watched the young girl 's chemical reaction carefully. Her response was not natural. It seemed a little push and out of tune. She even appeared disinterested about the stream topic of the conversation. Did Harry stray from the plan and communicated with her despite of their premature correspondence ? Or did any of the three gaffe up and somehow alerted Luna to their presence ?

`` semen on - hate us. Hex us if it would crap you feel better. We deserve it. '' argued George stubbornly but Luna ignored his plea for punishment.

Hermione felt a lilliputian intimation of hope. Maybe, this was just another of Voldemort 's tricks and Luna could still smell out Harry 's presence that 's why she was taking everything so calmly. `` You do n't consider 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 capable to give up her scathing reply. She immediately understood the understood warning that Snape was sending her. Forcing a more sorrowful demeanor, she gradually turned to Hermione.

`` Yes, I do. '' was her simple reply that crushed the tiniest Hope that Hermione 's doubtfulness had inspired into the others'hearts. `` But no amount of money of grieving would bring him back to liveliness. There 's only one affair that we could do - and that is to finally shoot down the instigator of all this malefic things ... Voldemort and his army. ``

`` Luna is the right way. By tomorrow, Harry 's decease would be all over the wizard newspapers and we could soon gestate Voldemort to bring in an volatile ejaculate back. We have to be prepared. DA would birth to be reinstated to avail other scholar learn to guard themselves. '' said the minister.

`` Warnings have to be propagated to the wizarding community through the caviler. And I suggest that we drop the dissembling. It is utterly unfair for Harry to let them call up he had turned evil at the last instant of his life. '' said Neville.

McGonagall and Snape looked at each early hesitantly at Neville 's actor's line. It was not part of the plan but could they blame the others for thinking that way ? They simply had to hold because doing otherwise would bring in everyone untrusting that something was amiss.

`` Yes, I suppose it is the aright thing to do. We 'll let you withdraw care of the Quibbler and the students'additional training. '' said professor Snape.

`` That would be a delight, Professor. '' stated Lee, resolute in giving a very useful defense deterrent example for the early students.

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

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

`` And of track we could depend on Hagrid to inform the monster about the current position. '' said professor McGonagall.

Several more than suggestions were given and their heartbreak was soon replaced with a grim decision to conquer iniquity. Details had been polished to perfection and with each progress, their agitation deepened, hungry for roue of those who made their animation so miserable that they almost forgot to live. Finally, when they felt they had already extracted all the originative juices in their minds, the meeting was adjourned and each left with renewed vigor.

Except for Professor McGonagall, Professor Snape and Luna.

`` What 's the genuine program ? '' promptly asked Luna when they were the alone ones left. `` And do n't even try to fool me with your words. I know something 's going on at Hogwarts. '' she added when she noticed the unusual aspect that passed between the two professors.

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

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

`` W-we do n't know what you 're talking about, young woman 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 dorm with Dragon and Ginny. '' she replied.

`` You were able to see through the disguise ? '' asked Snape in amazement. He could not believe it because only a handful of highly skilled wizard could correclty key people whose appearance was protected by enchantments - 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 tiresome conversation with Blaise and his flock when they heard a soft bash 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 essence 's depicted object. Confident that he was not bothered by the noise, they carefully opened the door to see who dared disturb them at this ungodly hour of night.

It was Callah aka Ginny. She was anxiously rubbing a pseudo galleon on her hands as if her lifespan depended on it.

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

`` Did you find it too ? '' she asked Lander immediately, plainly ignoring Devonshire 's mock aspect of pain.

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

`` What the snake pit is this matter ? '' Devon asked and Lander hastened to explain while Callah tapped her foot impatiently.

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

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

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

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

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The next day ...

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

`` Hah ! aspect at those sniveling idiots. I bet they heard the good news show already. '' said pantywaist with unadulterated delight on her fount 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. milksop raised her perfectly shaved brow at that but she shrugged if off and slided to the vacant chair beside lander instead.

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

Lander cringed inwardly at the hatful but maintained his sang-froid. He could get information from her especially when there was no one else to warn her.

`` Sure, babe, anytime. '' he drawled in his best impersonation of Draco.

Pansy flashed Callah a exultant feel and returned to her food.

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

`` ceramicist 's suddenly. Their fighter was gone and there 's no one to spare them anymore. '' answered Blaise, looking very proud as if he was the one who did it.

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

pantywaist frowned at her innuendo. `` No one can ever trust to be more hefty than the iniquity overlord. That ceramist is just a nuisance to him, you know ... playing saviour all the time. '' she sneered.

`` What about that Malfoy kid ? I heard someone mention his gens 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 Viola tricolor hortensis as if she found the bare mention of the name extremely irritating to her tender ear drums. `` We have no intelligence about him yet. last-place matter we knew he was being punished for his noncompliance but now he 's disappeared with that sordid line of descent traitor. I do n't know what he saw in her. ''

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

Devonshire and Callah nearly choked on their meals but went on without commenting. Lander seriously considered the information they had just unearthed. Lucius was looking for Draco, Ginny and Wormtail. That meant Voldemort and his minions knew about their defection already and that only stand for that they had to be extra careful about their tec work. Sooner or later, they would hear about the 'cool transferees'and they were not that stupid not to cipher thing out. He just hoped that it would be later.

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

`` May I have the attention of everyone please. '' shouted Professor McGonagall before the student could peruse the day 's paper. All center turned to her at once. `` I regret to announce that Harry Potter is no longer with us. He perished in the hands of Voldemort and he died saving our world. Please do not let the theme deceive you. Harry remained loyal to the fall face 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 light, may I inform you that aside from the protection that this castle offers, I have arranged for some very capable pupil to coach you all to fight yourselves in case all thing fail. It will not be graded but please try to do your adept. The final run will be during conflict against immorality and failure could cost you your biography. That is all. You may go to your course now. ''

Chapter 12 - The Encounter with the Mudblood and the Weasel


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

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

`` I 'm Hermione husbandman, head daughter. '' she held out her hand politely but cypher took it. Unfazed by their rudeness, she continued. `` I 'm wondering if you would give care to join our Defense Club this year. It 's called Dumbledore 's U. S. Army and we train our fellow member to fight against the dark artistic production -- - ``

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

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

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

`` mulct ! As capitulum girl, it is my responsibility to invite everyone else for the training but I forgot you do n't need to train 'against'the dark arts. After all, you are all 'for'the dark fine art, are n't you ? '' replied Hermione with the same fervor.

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

`` Begging for alms, Weasel. To buy intellectual nourishment for the animate being inside your venter. '' said poof wickedly. Ron turned crimson at once.

`` Actually, she got bore of you and wanted a art object of our new Quaker here. '' said Blaise mockingly as he pointed at Lander.

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

`` Come on, Ron. economise your breathing place. We should not blow time with this bunch of losers. '' said Hermione as she pulled Ron away before he lost control.

`` Losers ? Maybe it 's you, mudblood. Now that your hero is dead, no one could save you now. Did you know he was begging for affectionately life before the dark lord killed him ? '' taunted Blaise. Hermione and Ron immediately went strict with rage and had their verge out within instant. poof and Blaise drew their verge too but ordered the others not to bring out theirs.

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

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

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

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

`` PETRIFICUS TOTALUS ! '' yelled Blaise in fury and pointed his wand at Hermione but she was able to immobilize it with a childlike shielding charm.

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

`` That 's against the rules, 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 wand at the floating pouf whose clothes were starting to rip at the sides. He too pried the scepter away from his finger's breadth while whistling softly.

`` Ennervate '' said Hermione to Blaise reluctantly as if she just wanted him to stay 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 smiling 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 shoulders then they both laughed and headed to the Headmistress'office at once.

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

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

`` Just a joke, 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 betimes. Maybe later ... '' he added and gave him a conspirative wink.

Blaise tension eased up at once and returned his flash which promised another worthy encounter with the Gryffindors later in which they would emerge victorious.

`` I 'd be waiting for that here and now. Here, follow this path. It will lead you straight to the donjon for our Potions deterrent example. We just have to retrieve our wands first. '' said Blaise. `` Damn those Gryffindors ! '' he muttered under his breath as he dragged the tearful nance to the office.

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

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

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

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

`` What 's impossible ? ``

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

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

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

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

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`` Good morning class. I think some of you know me by now but to those who do n't, let me bring out myself. I am Professor Remus Lupin, your Defense Against the dark Arts instructor. '' he said with a ardent smile to everyone.

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

`` So you also find him execrable ... that 's well. He is a werewolf. I do n't have it off where this school is coming to. '' said Blaise in disgust.

Lander and Devon nodded in agreement but their negative feelings were channeled to a different level. lupin was an Order member and his unassailable werewolf device characteristic could identify them fast through their scent alone. They both hoped that the additional aegis that Snape had placed on them would act to perfection.

`` I know that you are all very capable at handling complicated magic spell. On your 7th year, you would be performing more modern incantations. Most of these would appear on your N.E.W.Ts at the end of the year so you better work harder. I understand that the Imperius Curse was shown to you during your fourthly but you were not really able to exercise it. So today, we would be learning how to use and counteract the Imperius condemnation and for that, we need a manifestation. Any military volunteer ? '' prof lupin eyed the bookman expectantly.

Many pupil raised their hands, mostly DA penis. Harry had already taught them how use and deflect that unforgivable curse although not everyone could throw off the trance as fast as he could. professor lupine was mindful of this so he felt sure-footed enough to anticipate on any one of them.

`` Alright, Miss Patil, please get along here. '' he instructed. `` The conjuration is 'Imperio'and you need to pore to break away from the spell. ''

`` Yes, Professor. ``

`` Imperio ! ''

Parvati suddenly wore a glazed expression of somebody being hypnotized. The professor ordered her to sing and she performed a song number in nominal head of the class but when she was ordered to jump outside the windowpane, she broke off the spell and smiled proudly at everyone. The family gave her a generous applause except the one from Slytherin who were all yawning as if the demonstration was boring enough to lull them into sleep.

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

`` Mr. -- - what 's your name again ? '' he called on one of the new students from the Slytherin House. Perhaps a demonstration on one of them could give 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 prof, smiling slightly. Lander wanted to fall the smile but he donned a blank construction instead.

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

Once again, Lander felt the familiar floating star that made him find lighting headed. Then he heard the command. 'Sing for us !'

'No, not that please ... I do n't like singing .'he thought but he knew he should follow. He opened his mouth to sing when he realized he did not be intimate any wizard song yet and singing a muggle song could shit the Slytherin suspicious of the innocence of his blood.

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

Then another bid followed. 'Dance for us'

lander inwardly groaned again and felt like hexing lupine to make up him hold on those ridiculous commands but fortunately the professor changed his judgement. 'No, not that one. Levitate your entirely soundbox .'

'Fine. At least that one is easygoing .'lander thought as he started to rise slowly from the ground. He could hear the prof 's explanation as he levitated.

`` Now, see here, socio-economic class. It would be almost unacceptable for anyone to levitate their consistency when they were witting because most wizards believe that it was impossible. But with this curse, you could make a person do almost anything because in this DoS, sorcerer knew no saltation. They only follow the dictation. '' said the Professor then he ordered him to go down and removed the enchantment off him.

`` Mr. Mooney pair up with Ms. Granger and pattern. You -- '' the professor pointed at Devon. `` -- recitation 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 married person. Fortunately, Hermione mistook it for disgust and glared openly at him. Devon, on the other hand, was having the time of his sprightliness. 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 dangerous things. Apparently, he took his threat seriously. It was a good thing that Blaise was busy with his own problem to notice their deficiency of rudeness to their partners.

The professor watched as the students performed the spells on each former but was mainly focused on the transferee who gave a demo a while ago. There was something remotely familiar with the way he handled himself. He obeyed all his commands but his eyes did not have the same glazed feeling and his reaction to his edict were not instantaneous. There was something definitely unusual with him.

`` That was excellent, form. Two rolls of parchment about the effects of Imperius Curse and how to counter them to be submitted next Monday. You may go now. '' The students turned to leave. `` Mr. Antonio and Mr. Mooney, please stay for a patch. ``

Lander and Devon reluctantly stayed.

`` Did we perform badly, professor ? '' asked lander courteously.

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

`` Thank you, professor lupin, but I think we could contend. '' said Devon quickly.

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

`` fountainhead, it 's almost similar to your program here. We learned about werewoves, vampires -- -- '' 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 able to contain the memories from reaching the aerofoil on time.

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

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

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

`` That was close ! '' said Devonshire, his breathing a piffling easier now.

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


Chapter 13 - Lavender 's prevision


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 course 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 funny nature of the Slytherins. It was a curiosity that their relationship still survived. He has heard that a bighearted guy from her yr was courting her but Luna, thankfully, brushed him off.

There was no news show from Voldemort. No dark activities pose. And no more conclude Call. Blaise and Pansy still did not trust them enough to reveal some utile entropy. Their menacing looks were not enough. They had to be up to their reputation to get into the `` in '' bunch. Therefore, they need to be more dare. Desperate times call for desperate measures.

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

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

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

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

`` Anyone ... we just pick a fight with anyone ... even better if we probability upon Hermione and Ron. We could make it appear like were avenging their humiliation a few weeks ago. '' he replied. `` spirit, your lot are having a 'study group'meeting downstairs. If we leave at this time of dark, Blaise would surely Order someone to stick to us around. Your housemates are not a very desire lot. ``

Devon considered it for a here and now then lazily got up and brought out his sceptre. `` O.K., let 's go. ``

The two made sure to make a lot of dissonance as they went past the whispering group at the Slytherin mutual room.

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

'Bingo !'thought Lander. `` Oh, nix. Do n't heed us. We just want to get some unused air. ``

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

'Come on. Where are the masses in the neighborhood ?'Lander thought. They were getting tired from all the walking but still they had not met anybody ill-fated enough to cross their course - even the caretaker.

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

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

`` Oh, I 'm so frightened. '' cooed the poltergeist. `` I 'm going to call the professors. STUDENTS ! scholar AT THE CORRIDORS ! ``

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

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

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

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

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

`` Yes, it 's us. You have any trouble with that, mudblood ? '' sneered Lander to do things more naturalistic but Hermione did not even bristle at the awful label. She had gotten used to it by now.

`` It 's way past curfew. You should both be in bed unless you have some business with the prof at this sentence of night which I doubt. '' said Macmillan.

`` We want to get some fresh air. '' declared Devon arrogantly as if that simple program line settled the matter.

Hermione put her hands on her rose hip 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 bother. '' said Lander and raised his wand slightly. Devon followed suit.

`` We wo n't drop to your level. Twenty points from Slytherin for threatening the point Boy and Girl. '' said Macmillan and started to leave 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 partner and turned to Devon 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 wand and said. `` Rictusempra ! '' It hit Hermione squarely on the thorax causing her to roll on the floor with laughter.

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

Devon glanced slightly at Lander as if asking license to do something. Lander nodded and prepared for what Devonshire was planning to do next. `` Crucio ! '' shouted Devon and Macmillan fell on his articulatio genus in annoyance but lander did something to lessen the enchantment 's essence so they both knew that the botheration was not that severe.

Lander realized that it was now sentence to end the 'fight'before it got out of hand. `` Infernus Galacticus ! '' he muttered softly and held the small ball of fire carefully in his hand. `` Do you concede ? '' he voiced out the motion in the most deadly whole step that he could muster.

Hermione 's middle fell upon the testicle of fire then at Lander 's face. She tensed for a moment as she stared at their resister. Her saying became suddenly indecipherable 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 word, Hermione grabbed Macmillan 's munition and backed away from the two.

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

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

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

`` astonish ! You scared those two - unconvincing ! '' exclaimed Blaise and he patted their book binding for a job well done.

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

'Accidentally - Yeah, aright .'guess Lander sarcastically.

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

`` It was cypher, really. '' said Devon dismissively. `` We just wanted to get them back for what that young lady did to you, Blaise. ``

`` Besides, we were bored. '' added Lander and hoped that the idiots would take the hint and ask for them into their little 'study group'.

`` You 're bored ? How come you did n't secern us ? join us then. We 're having a company tonight. '' said nance excitedly.

`` Where to ? ``

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

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

`` The Dark 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 account the matter immediately and Hermione agreed. She walked briskly to the Gryffindor dormitory to meet with the early DA member there.

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

`` genus Phoenix plume '' said Hermione impatiently as the Fat Lady took her clip in opening the door.

`` My apology, but someone was blocking the door so could you just feed it a push. '' said the Fat madam sweetly.

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

`` What 's going on here ? '' yelled Hermione. Her nerves were already on the edge since their showdown with the freshman and this peck was not very welcoming at all.

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

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

Hermione racked her brain to forecast out the lucid matter to do when suddenly, Lavender 's organic structure twitched violently. Then she slowly opened her dazed eyes and spoke in a quiesce eerie tone.

`` The one with the index to beat the Dark Lord had come…and the Dark noble will mark him as his equal, but he will have tycoon the Dark Almighty knows not ... and either must die at the hand of the former for neither can live while the other survives ... A horrendous thunderstorm would arrive at the time when the final battle shall be fought ... seven loyal allies shall be with him ... but one will not outlast ... The Dark Lord would invoke the smell but the one would snare their somebody ... his servants shall be defeat ... he shall pop off by his own sword ... and his remains shall domicile at the snake 's chamber till the end of time ... The one with the office to shell the Dark master had come ... ''

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

Many principal wheeled around to find the ashen face of the Headmistress followed by their prof Lupin, their electric current home head.

`` Please take bang, 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 prognostication, prof ? '' asked Ron curiously.

`` What did prof McGonagall stand for ? ``

`` What lost prophecy ? ``

`` Who 's the one who could beat out the Dark Lord ? ``

However, the professor was unable to serve any of their interrogative sentence. He was also mystified. If Harry was utter, then who else could the vaticination be referring to ? Neville ? But that ca n't be !

`` Wait ! First things first. '' he approached Lavender and requested some educatee to bring her to the hospital offstage. Then he ushered the others to go back to their layer with the exclusion of Hermione, Ron and Neville.

`` professor, do you commend 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 sinewy, right ? How come no death-eater used that spell before ? ``

prof lupine was taken aback. He did not anticipate that question and he was curious as to where Hermione was coming from.

`` Malcolm is a very talented auror. He created that go himself and it took him age to finally get the hang it. That 's why no death-eater could perform that technique. It was never taught to them and Malcolm denied any asking to include it in the Holy Scripture. He said he would go past on the knowledge only to the suitable ones. ``

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

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

This time, the prof could not go for on to his curiousity any yearner. `` I will do that tonight but could you please recite me why you are asking me these things ? '' he asked softly.

Hermione evaded his middle and fiddled with her hands before she replied with a tormented reflexion. `` I need to know, Professor, because if Malcolm confirms that he never taught anybody else, then I have estimable cause to mistrust 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 Werewolf and the Rat


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

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

`` Come to think 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 potent. '' Lupin nodded his head thoughtfully as he tried to recall his preceding dad school term with them.

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

`` Excuse me ! What are you talking about, Mr. Weasley ? '' exclaimed the properly appalled sign of the zodiac head.

Ron shot a neural look at Hermione before he replied. `` Err- prof, we - Hermione and I - had a run in with some Slytherin a few weeks ago and one of them used the Cruciatus scourge on Hermione but it did not affect her. ``

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

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

`` All right, we 'll talk abot this some other metre. Stay here for now. I need to contact Malcolm tonight to clear this matter up before we say anything to the others. I do n't want to turn over false hopes to certain individuals. '' The professor said sternly then he added as an after thought. `` And yes, 20 stop from Gryffindor for neglecting to inform me about that specific incident. As Head missy and prefect, it is your responsibleness to report any indecorous incident to the Headmistress and any professor. ``

`` 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 blank space he knew he could retrieve some answers -- Snape 's Dungeon. He knew something was up. He could smell out it, thanks to his werefolf inherent aptitude. He just could n't localize it. Minerva was knowledgeable but in showcase like this, he had to admit Snape had more expertness. Besides, those transferee were all placed in his house. It was secure to assume that he knew their backqrounds.

He knocked cautiously on the blasted door. He could have easily walked in but he wanted to exsert common courtesy to his mate professor. He knocked again and pressed his ear against the door to listen for any sign of life.

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

Puzzled, and without a care to what Snape would guess, he walked in soundlessly to investigate. That bantam narrow escape was unmistakeably a rat 's and he would stake his reputation that that was not just an ordinary bicycle rat.

`` Lumos '' he uttered and there, in the centre of Snape 's power, he found a scared-looking rat who was too terrified to move. His gaze quickly flickered to its paw and immediately noticed that one was made of shining silver metal.

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

`` What are you doing here, Wormtail ? '' he asked the thin man venomously, choosing to address him by the gens adjustment for a two-timer like him.

`` R-Remus, old ally, I w-want you to make out that I 'm really no-good for what I did. '' said the man and lupin was amazed to see real tears falling down his cheeks.

`` It 's sort of too recently for that now, do n't you think ? '' said Lupin, his scepter still pointed at the sniffle chassis. He would never lay down the Saame misunderstanding twice.

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

`` What has Harry got to do with this ? '' yelled Lupin suddenly in a fit of wrath. How dare this misfortunate excuse of a man speak of Harry 's name when he was the one who caused his suffering ? `` Harry is short. Are you glad now ? ``

The thin man whimpered in fearfulness but not once did he avert his eyes from his early Friend 's homicidal stare. `` H-Harry is alive, Remus. I know what I have done was unforgivable but I really regret it. Please forgive me. ``

`` Because of your own selfishness, Lily and James died, Sirius wasted twelve twelvemonth of his life in Azkaban and Voldemort came back to life-time. I do n't think I can ever leave that much LE forgive. '' He paused for a while to have himself time to recover from those smutty memories. `` Do you know why I have n't killed you yet ? ``

Wormtail shook his forefront in desperation. He knew it would be difficult to look his old admirer after what happened but he never realized that it would be this overwhelming.

`` I do n't want to kill you yet because I want to sort out Sothis 's name even after his dying. I do n't want people to remember Sirius as a murdering traitor who betrayed his bestfriends. I want mass to regard him as the great person he was -- - unlike you. ''

Wormtail flinched inwardly at his harsh words but he could n't say anything in his DoD. What Lupin said was true - he was a murdering traitor who betrayed his C. H. Best friends, even endangered their son 's lifespan several fourth dimension. He did n't deserve to go but here he was, still existing while his serious friend had fallen. Harry Potter had saved him before but maybe he should n't have.

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

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

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

`` wait - did you say Harry is alive ? '' asked Lupin.

Just then, the doorway 's donjon flew open and revealed two teenage male child and a missy who were slightly panting for breath as they rushed inside the dimly lit office.

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

`` Yes ? '' prompted lupine 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 add up here for you, Lupin. Where 's prof Snape ? ``

The professor scrutinized the new arrivals carefully until something clicked on his mind. `` Harry, you can cut the pretending now. I know. '' he stated and watched their reactions closely. It was a gamble but he was unforced to strike the risk.

Devonshire and Callah stared childlike at him as if he had suddenly sprouted another pass on his berm. The prof watched with a combining of suspense and amusement as the two silently debated between themselves on what to say or do next. But cypher could sustain prepared him from lander 's reaction. The boy casually waved his right hand and unceremoniously take coloured arc at him. The encroachment made him lurch backwards and he became instantly horrified at the idea that he had miscalculated in his implication. He raised his sceptre to disarm the boy but then he realized that the boy did not deliver his wand out. 'How could this be ?'he thought. Now that the initial shock had worn off, he also took note of the fact that he did not experience any pain at all.

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

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

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

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

`` Fortunately, yes, or you would have found yourselves in big worry now. That was a very dangerous jeopardy you took, Professor. '' said Ginny in mild reprimand.

`` Yeah. '' Lander agreed. `` And you can release the body-bind hex on Wormtail. He 's on our side of meat 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 facilitate us. '' explained Lander.

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

`` fountainhead, they have n't really killed anyone yet so I guess the ministry will be lenient with them. ``

`` And Snape knew of these plans ? '' asked the surprise professor in amazement.

`` Yeah - both he and McGonagall knew. In fact, he helped us concoct this particularly crafty scheme. '' said Ginny, grinning in amusement at the remembrance 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 silver spotter for the time.

`` Oh, I forgot ! prof, Wormtail, I think you improve do with us. There 's an urgent thing that we need to discuss right now. ``

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

`` What prognostication ? '' asked Wormtail, bore to join the conversation now that he was confident that he was rubber from lupine 's wrath.

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

`` THE LOST prognostication ! '' exclaimed Harry, Dragon, Ginny and Wormtail at once that made Lupin very curious ... .very curious 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 tycoon to beat out the Dark Lord had come…and the Dark lord will mark him as his equal, but he will have major power the Dark Lord knows not ... and either must die at the hand of the other for neither can live while the other survives ... A abominable thunderstorm would arrive at the time when the final fight shall be fought ... 7 loyal allies shall be with him ... but one will not survive ... The Dark Lord would invoke the hard liquor but the one would set up their individual ... his servants shall be overcome ... he shall perish by his own sword ... and his stiff shall reside at the serpent 's chamber till the end of fourth dimension ... The one with the baron to vanquish the iniquity Lord had come ... ''

The headmistress silently waited as the new comer read the copy of the prophesy she had conjured as soon as they had arrived. Though she had always been skeptical about the Divination teacher, she had some reverence when it came to true prevision. From what she had witnessed, she could safely get into that Lavender did not just come up with an expound hypothesis.

`` How the nether region can we know when a 'terrible storm'will come up ? And who are the 'seven Allies'? Stupid prophesy, ca n't it be more particular ? '' commented Draco moodily as he finished reading the prediction.

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

`` To be good, I 'm more occupy about the 'invoking the spirits'part ... It sounds scary. '' stated Ginny in cryptic thought.

Harry was unusually silent as the others discussed the possibilities. He was more relate about the identicalness of the person who shall not pull round the battle. Seven allies shall be with him ... therefore, they were people who were very close down to him. Threfore, another close friend of his would be sacrificed again and be added to the climb soma of casualties of war. Just another damn pattern ... He sincerely hoped he could prevent it from happening but what if he could not ?

`` What do you consider, Harry ? ''

`` W-what ? '' Harry 's air of cerebration was broken and he immediately snapped to attention.

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

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

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

`` It 's in two weeks fourth dimension. Do we throw enough meter to prepare for a counter-attack ? '' asked lupin, his oral cavity set on a thin line.

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

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Harry, Ginny, Dragon and Wormtail were now at the elbow room of Requiments. While the rules of order phallus were holding a meeting, Harry had decided to holler a conference of his own. It was prison term for the DA member to get laid the truth. It would be essential for them to know that he was still alert to give them hope and the strength to fight in the upcoming battle. He did not feature the time nor patience to pick out who the 'seven allies'were. But surely they would come from the DA or Order members only. They were the only when one loyal to him at the moment considering that the rest of the wizarding mankind were still confused about what 's happening.

As he gripped his fake galleon tightly, he noticed the tension in his three fellow traveler'faces.

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

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

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



Chapter 15 - Unity of opposite word


`` We 'll see ... '' repeated Harry and a strange smile formed on his lips. He waved his hand ever slightly to his three fellow traveller who were currently too busy scaring themselves to note what he was doing. Then he laid his aweary back on the cushions and waited patiently.

He did not suffer to hold off long. A whisper of bm was soon heard from behind the door then it opened so slowly that any lumpish person would blame it on a non-existent farting. He could only give out the lineation of two forms though, both with their wands out and walking on their toes as if afraid to make the lilliputian bit of sound. Chuckling softly to himself, he beckoned the two to disillusion themselves.

`` My, my ! I did n't know Helen 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 wand pointed at Harry.

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

Harry almost laughed out loud when he saw that. Hermione used to be the thrifty one and Ron used to be, well, a slight impulsive. But he could n't find fault 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 wand was not pointed at Harry anymore.

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

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

`` MATE ! ! ! ! Am so gladiola to see -- -- Where 's Ginny ? '' Ron also gave him a brotherlike embracing but did not thriftlessness metre questioning him.

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

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

`` Here. '' a languorous vocalism replied, her dirty blond, waist-length and straggly pilus swaying softly as she strolled over to Harry 's face. Harry smiled at the girl and held her helping hand tightly.

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

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

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

Neville soon followed Luna 's arrival. He had his wand out and Harry was impressed at the way he handled himself upon seeing him. Gone was the eternally nervous boy who could n't even manage to squeak during a soft situation. The boy who stood before him had the markings of a person who had entered a engagement and won and would win again if the motivation arises.

`` Hello, Harry. '' said Neville calmly as they shook their hands vigorously like two comrades who had just found each other after a abominable war and in a way, they were. `` I feel a bit apprehensive about the intellect 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 failure to address the job at bridge player but did not comment. Luna, on the other helping hand, looked nonplussed.

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

Neville was later followed by the Weasley similitude 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 camouflage upon seeing Ron and Hermione sitting quite comfortably on the sofa.

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

`` Remind me not to die, my dearest Gemini. That hideous pilus ! Better be numb than be mistaken for the Mustela nigripes boy. '' agreed Fred, who was making a in effect show of staring at Harry 's tomentum and squinting his eyes in disgust. `` It would make a nifty prank, though. ``

At the niche of his eyes, Harry noticed Ginny was almost rolling to the floor with laugh while genus Draco was on the verge of strangling the Weasley twin. He decided that maybe now was not a estimable time for the twins to expose their rather twisted sensory faculty of humor.

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

Within a few bit, the residue of the DA penis arrived with the exception of Lavander who was still at the hospital backstage. Some also disillusioned themselves. Some decided to be clever and threw dung bombs inside before they entered much to the annoyance of the others who were already there. While some were too regardless to go in without any means of protecting themselves in type it was a hole. Perhaps it was a serious matter that the Weasley twin were too distracted to recall of pranking those careless individuals by wearing their death-eater attire once more or they would have been scared senseless.

Harry motioned all of them to add up closer. He cleared his throat and before anyone could lead off asking smart questions, he began his speech. `` Please listen carefully. All of you. I 'm not going to replicate what I have to say. I know that Luna had shown to some of you my latest meeting with Voldemort. Yes, he 's still live. That whoreson was too power-hungry to die that easily. The person you all saw perish hold out twelvemonth was actually Bellatrix Lestrange. '' He paused for a while and took a mysterious breath. What he was about to say next might be too trying for everyone present. nether region, to be fair, it even scared him ... a little.

`` The evil git has somehow gotten stronger 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 announce his presence to the entirely wizarding populace by creating havoc during the solemnisation of his think defeat. We 're not certainly about the details yet but the general idea was that he and his thugs would commence their terroristic acts a week before the fete to build the stress, then it would culminate on the part of the celebration where Voldemort 's licking would be reenacted. The blundering dark lord himself plans to make an explosive appearance on the stage, throw a few cruciatus and aveda kedavras on the ministry functionary and promulgate himself as the new minister. '' He paused again to glance at his attender 's reactions.

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

Looking at their appal expressions, Harry was almost pander that he had some irregular rendezvous with the Dark-Lord-who-refused-to-die and his lowly minions. Sometimes too much exposure to death-threats and undeniably evil dark lord had its near points too. It made one immune from shockingly mundane emotions such as terror and panic.

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

Harry smiled at that. `` Good interrogative. Once again, you 're showing the markings of a true warrior. '' Then, with a tenuous apprehensive flavor at Ginny, Dragon and Wormtail, he continued. `` If you can recall correctly, the sorting hat was very insistent about one matter - single of all the houses. Sad to say, that 's one of the things that we had 'forgotten'to do due to our personal prejudice and unfriendly feelings towards sealed people from a nameless house ... ''

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

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

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

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

No one said a Good Book.

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

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

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

The twin just looked at Harry with an unfathomable expression.

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

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

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

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

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

`` The to a lesser extent demonic Slytherins do n't know enough about the Dark Arts to aid our causal agent. '' Harry casually replied and braced himself for more crimson reactions.

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

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

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

`` Please trust me on this. Draco and Wormtail have changed and they 're willing to help us. They would share with us useful information on how the Death-eaters think and fight. '' Harry could see that some were still unconvinced. Luna, sensing his peevishness uprising, quickly took over.

`` Please be reminded that this war is not about petty mansion rivalries. We have already lost respective good wizards to the dark English because of that. Anyone who decides to facilitate us should be regarded as a friend and not as an enemy. '' said Luna, her dreamy reflection was replaced with a steely purpose and a hint of annoyance.

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

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

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

`` Do you all agree to letting Draco and Wormtail in on this ? '' Noticing the others'discomfort with the idea, he added. `` flavour, I 'm not asking you to be chummy with them. I 'm just requesting for a average handling befitting an ally. Alright ? ``

The others were still reluctant but nodded solemnly.

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

Wormtail, stunned at being accepted, fainted on the blot. Draco stared directly at Ginny 's brothers and mouthed a soundless apologia and murmured a soft 'Thanks'to everyone while trying to maintain a semblance of dignity to the Malfoy public figure. Ginny cried at being reunited with his brothers.

`` Now that we have overcome that particular obstacle, let me tell you about the program that we have come up so far. The prophesy tells about a abominable storm that will strike out the final exam battle, then Voldemort would invoke the spirits. Maybe Hermione could maneuver the inquiry for that one. I think I 'm supposed to immobilise their souls but as of now, I have absolutely no idea on how it could be done. I want us to be organize just in character he raises his army from the dead. '' said Harry, speaking in a tardily mode to earmark the others to absorb everything.

`` Raise his army from the dead ? '' 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 violent 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 architectural plan ? '' asked Lee.

Harry resumed his solemn manifestation. `` The DA has to be divided. Some would stay to assist the prof protect the castle against an onset while some would make out with me, Ginny, Draco and Wormtail to cook for Voldemort 's putsch. Who would be brave enough to come with me ? ``

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

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

Harry groaned inwardly but refused to admit the mildly antipathetic exchange. `` Who else ? ''

Several hands shoot up immediately but Harry only chose Luna, Hermione and Neville, the dear fighters in the group. If they were going to stop Voldemort 's plan for the feast, the light side needed the finest combatants for that.

`` Hogwarts needs you more. '' he said then he turned to the four. `` ring some hooey. We 're going tonight. Our house heads will provide an rich exculpation for our absence. ``

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

`` To Snape Mansion of grade ! '' replied Harry and allowed himself a implike grinning at seeing their flabbergasted faces.




Chapter 16 - At the Snape manse


As their feet touched the solid ground, the radical immediately recoiled at the abhorrent sight of what Snape claimed to be his family. Anyone unfortunate enough to enter would instantly discern it as a wickedness virtuoso 's haven. No doubt about that. There were no colorful portraits to adorn the medium-sized living room, only strange-looking matter hovering above them. All the furniture were covered with obscene Snake skin and there were no easy chairs to sit on.

They had to decide on the low temperature, marble floor for that. The paries and ceilings were all blackamoor and their merely germ of sparkle was the dimly lit fireplace. The hideous statues guarding the helical staircase looked ready to guttle any mortal goosey enough to wander in its itinerary. It would take been less hideous if there were at least some welcoming gestures from their innkeeper but, unfortunately, the unsmiling human face of their host only heightened the already creepy atmosphere of the place.

`` You call this a sign ? '' said the disgusted Dragon finally who expected the plaza to be somewhat similar to a regular superstar business firm -- not as highfalutin as Malfoy manor but habitable at least.

`` Yes and I would appreciate it if you would hold open your unsavory commentary to yourself. You 're not here for a vacation. '' reminded Snape in an even tone, his font devoid of any emotion.

`` I think this place is very interesting -- `` commented Harry much to the amazement of everyone present and he could swear he chanced upon a shadowy hint of a grinning on their master of ceremonies 's face. He also heard some nasty innuendo regarding his commonwealth of mind but he just shrugged it off. That was a normal chemical reaction to his comment anyway.

`` For the benefit of those who can not withstand a bit of discomfort, let me promise you that the elbow room upstairs are quite acceptable and terminated with all the necessary amenity. '' said Snape in a tint that suggested that he believe those kind of people very weak in character.

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

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

Ron surveyed the scattered equipments with enceinte discernment. `` Harry, are you really sure we want to do this ? This looks more like a twisting Chamber to me. ``

`` Weasley, if you do n't preserve your rima oris shut, you will discover that these creature could do unsound than torture your already battered Einstein. '' Snape glared at Ron who promptly shut his backtalk to avoid risking his wrath.

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

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

Neville eyed the dirty old hat anxiously but to everyone 's surprisal, he met the Professor 's taunting regard and returned the favor. `` Yes, I believe I would, Professor. '' With that, he bravely shoved the article on top of his heading, expecting the worst.

Hermione and Ron exchanged interest glances but Dragon, Ginny and Luna just watched Neville with growing enchantment.

Neville glanced one more at the professor and gave him a half-smile as he waited for whatever was to come.

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

Harry saw this substitution and smiled inspite of himself. Neville was no longer the fumbling, clumsy and accident-prone boy that he used to be but perhaps the Potions Professor had been too pre-occupied to note it.

Suddenly, the hat slid down to fully cover Neville 's nerve then it constricted the make out division in such a way that would fix the wearer fall back O within a abruptly span of time.

Most of the witnesseses panicked and hastily tried to bump off the nefarious hat but to no help.

Snape stopped them with an intensely cold-blooded brilliance. `` You better ascertain this carefully. '' he informed them. Then he barraged Neville with a series of annoying questions that if answered truthfully, the hat would loose a little to give him clip to suspire 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 while that not one of the bookman 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 rest for a while.

`` This is definitely a torment sleeping accommodation. '' said Ron in a hushed tonus.

Hermione and Ginny were still too appalled to comment. Even Draco, who had lived in a Dark Wizards'house all his life story, seemed unnerved by what he saw. Only Harry and Luna seemed to claim the incident in tread.

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

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

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

Snape smirked at her. `` granger, for mortal who 's supposed to be the chic scholar at Hogwarts, you 're displaying a disgustingly low ability to comprehend some matter. That 's what you 're here for - to get wind and understand the dark artistic creation - and I 've just given you a demonstration. '' He paused to retrieve the unsavory article that fell on the ground. `` This is a 'Constrictor'. As what you just witnessed, it will drive the wearer to bring out any information asked of him and if the mortal 's too obstinate to comply, the hat would tighten itself until the soul can no longer breathe. Only somebody skilled with the Dark humanities could move out it from the wearer 's promontory. ``

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

`` Yes, Mr. Longbottom, but unlike the Veritaserum which takes a full-of-the-moon month to prepare and does n't physically harm the drinker, the 'Constrictor'is more accessible and effective due to the excruciating pain it induces. '' Snape then regarded Neville with a small respect. `` I must allow in that I 'm imprint with how long you were able to endure pain. Others usually panic and die from suffocation within a minute or two. ``

Others looked at Neville with increased deference. He was at it for more than fifteen minutes.

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

`` There 's always a way to go around anything ... any spell even except the killing expletive and it all boils down to MIND CONTROL which I 'm about to teach you today if there are no more irrelevant interrogation. '' said Snape in his usual charming manner.

No one commented.

And so the rigorous preparation began ...

The daily activeness would usually get with a few minutes under the Cruciatus swearing -- 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 free fall of Veritaserum -- Snape said that if they gradually consumed a gravid amount of that potion, they would be resistant to its result. Of course, an Occlumency lesson was also included in their daily dose of 'mind-strengthening exercise'. Then, after being severely battered and abused, that 's the only clip that they will be allowed to manducate on a stale piece of sound off bread and a glass of water.

`` That will trail you to outlive if forged comes to mop up. Do you think the Dark Godhead is in the use of feeding his captive ? '' spat Snape impatiently when Ron foolishly tried to kvetch about the inadequate intellectual nourishment supply.

After the distasteful meal, if one could call it a meal, Snape and Wormtail would ask turns placing them under the Imperius condemnation until they could throw it off instantaneously. Then, the oh-so-merciful trainors would grant them the luxury of an minute or two of rest which was not very relaxing at all since they had to register tortuous chapters about the 'Characteristics and Actions of a night Wizard'.

The 'rest'would soon be followed by another disgusting meal. Then at exactly eight o'clock, Mad-Eye Moody would come to torture ... err..train them some more about the strategy and tactic of Muggle Dueling just in case they were disarmed and had to fall back to hand-to-hand combat.

By the end of the day, the captive err ... trainees would be too exhausted to care about anything but sleep which was limited to five hours only until they would be awakened again by the Cruciatus Curse.

And that was how they spent the all week.

On the one-eighth day, they were pleasantly surprised to get word that Wormtail and Snape had to return to Hogwarts for a abruptly merging. They were even more ravish to hear that they had the time off and they could do whatever they want as long as they stay within the mansion and never enter the 'Training way'. To top it all off, Snape had conjured some comfortable chairs so that they could eat properly on the dining table. They were provided with a very luscious repast that seemed foreign somehow after being used to having aught but dusty bread and water.

`` I wonder what 's going on. '' said Ron as he helped himself to a healthy serving of the dishes lavishly laid on the table.

Hermione eyed the food warily before she replied. `` Maybe they poisoned the solid food ... or maybe they were just testing us if we could control our hunger in front man of this feast. think back what we read about how the sullen head act upon ? ``

Ron and Dragon choked on their food when they heard Hermione 's instruction. 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 wonderful cattle ranch in front line of them, wishing they were back at Hogwarts where they could eat to their heart 's subject without reverence of any sneaky maneuvers.

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

He and Luna had decided to spend the morning together to search the house, lecture about some stuff and well - whatever. They were making up for lost time and they just stopped for lunch.

No one said anything.

Harry and Luna took their seats and started to sate 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 mental reservation about this meal. We 're thinking that maybe it 's poisoned or something. '' replied Hermione weakly. The others murmured their own mistrust about the motives 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 psychometric test tonight and if we perform to their standards, we could go back to Hogwarts tomorrow. '' replied Harry.

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

`` WHY DID YOU narrate US ? '' ranted Ron as he shoved as much food as possible 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.

`` Cause now I wo n't be capable to enjoy the afternoon at all. I would be too interfering worrying about that dreadful run. '' said Ron wearily. `` Who knows what those evil idea have in shop for us ? ``

`` Do n't interest 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 chemical group 's liking. As expected, no one was able to loose upon learning what they were about to do that night. Right after lunch, the mathematical group practiced what they learned and tried to recall all the details that Snape had imparted to them.

By night clock time, the tension was already at its highest point. Every picayune matter seemed to get on their nerves. Only Harry and Luna were forgetful to everything around them. They were so engrossed on their own piffling world while the others were almost tearing each other 's throats.

`` WHERE THE HELL ARE THEY ? '' yelled an angry Ron.

`` HOW THE the pits SHOULD WE KNOW ? WE 'RE ALL HERE ! '' yelled an also miffed genus Draco. The suspense was too very much for him too.

`` IF YOU TWO DO N'T STOP, I 'M GOING TO CURSE YOU ! '' screamed Hermione at the top of her lungs while Neville vainly tried to gentle her.

`` PETRIFICUS TOTALUS ! '' shouted Ginny and Draco and Ron immediately froze on the spot.

`` Hey, that 's uncalled for ! '' said a red-faced Neville as he removed the swearword on genus Draco and Ron.

Ginny glared at him. `` FINE ! '' 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 blot. Another pop ... .and then another ... and another ....

`` AAAAAHHHH ! ! ! ! DEATH-EATERS ! ! ! ! '' she yelled immediately and started attacking the intruders.

The others in the mathematical group quickly spun around and joined the battle. Soon, the place was sizzling with colorful sparks and electrifying curses. K of lighter were grazing each of their skins, wounding them but they just ignored it.

`` CRUCIO ! '' shouted one wrapped figure and hit Neville but he was already used to the pain. He managed to disembarrass himself by quickly sending a strong stunning patch to the figure.

Ron and Hermione produced a very powerful shield spell to turn away mild whammy while sending fireballs to the enemies. Draco tackled a nearby death-eater who was trying to assault Ginny. No one even got near Harry and Luna due to the immense power that they were radiating.

Suddenly, someone summoned respective 'Constrictors'and charmed it to becharm all the students but the hats never even lasted a minute on their straits. And the student had enough sensation to continue firing spells while struggling to break costless from the 'Constrictors'.

The battle 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 betting odds. But they were disgruntled when they noticed that the foe could still smell out their presence and were even able to remove the charm.

`` Luna, Ginny, Hermione, combine your strengths to hold the enemies when I give you the signal. '' yelled Harry while wandlessly sending three dark-cloaked anatomy flying to the paries, knocking them unconscious. To his other incline, Neville, Ron and Dragon were also ferociously attacking the enemies. They managed to incapacitate five more unwanted visitor.

buns their back, a number of death-eaters were preparing to throw a powerful spell at the boys but Luna quickly saw it and launched a charm of her own. Harry followed it up by a disarming and stunning spell then he levitated all the enemies to one position of the room.

At Harry 's signal, the lady friend simultaneously conjured a magical rope to hold the fallen trespasser to prevent them from escaping.

Soon, several intruders disapparated, leaving only the unconscious mind I behind. The smoke started to clear out, giving the mathematical group a clear vision of their surroundings. The mesa was smashed and the staircase was broken. There were trickles of blood on the floor and some article of furniture were reduced to ash tree. Snape 's house was a lot ! But they had managed to get fifteen enemies, not bad.

Harry looked at his admirer and noticed some minor burns and unsightly wounding but otherwise, they were all right.

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

`` I do n't hump. '' replied Harry simply then tensed again as he heard several consecutive sounds of people apparating.

Everyone immediately pointed their wands to the guidance of the strait expecting another encounter.

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

It was Arthur Weasley, Minister of conjuring trick, and he was accompanied by prof McGonagall and Madam Pomfrey.

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

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

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

The Headmistress suddenly looked confused for a instant then her center lit up in understanding. `` Oh, I assume you passed your test ? ``

`` mental testing ? What examination ? Did n't you hear, prof, we 've been attacked ! '' exclaimed Ron who was finding it difficult to embrace why the schooling nurse chose to attend to the combat injury of the opposition first.

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

The mathematical 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 similar to an average hard-nosed test. I never thought that he had a different idea in creative thinker. But I admit his plan was cunning. You were caught unaware yet you were able to handle the post to your vantage. '' explained the Headmistress. `` And without any major injury, I see. You did well. ''

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

`` So, prof, are we going back to Hogwarts tomorrow ? '' asked Harry who was the first to recover from the shock.

`` Certainly. Especially now that several Order fellow member have to spend some time at the hospital fender. '' replied the Headmistress. Then she addressed the solid chemical group in a low voice. `` Kindly try to instruct them a affair or two, will you ? I never imagined them to lose this terribly. It 's really humiliating ! ``

`` Of class, professor. It will be a pleasure ! '' replied the group with fishy grins pasted on their faces.

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

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

The Minister and Headmistress were puzzled but the rest period of the group just roared with laughter.

Chapter 17 - Danger at Slytherin House


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

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

`` Well, might I remind you that Snape had a plausible excuse for doing so and you, considering that he 's still lying unconscious and at the mercy of a rump mediwizard, are not in the locating to do so. '' replied Harry lazily as if he was explaining a thoroughly round-eyed moral to a spicy youngster. `` Besides, performing an unforgivable is a for certain way to get into Azkaban. ``

Ron paled instantly and hastily hid his baton. 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 bedamn confident. '' said a unaccented and muffled voice.

The two immediately turned to where the sound came from and were not so storm to see the Potions Master struggling to get up from the hospital bed despite Madam Pomfrey 's hard-and-fast instruction that he was not supposed to do so.

Harry 's oculus darkened slightly. `` Please, do n't be so blame pessimistic. ''

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

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

The professor seemed to smell it too for he replied in a more cautiously style. `` I do. I just do n't need you to throw a deadly mistake of underestimating the enemy. ``

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

The professor 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 null but to hark back to his passive respite.

Harry and Ron reluctantly continued keeping ticker on the hospitalized Order phallus while struggling to land up all homeworks that they have missed while they were away. Ron kept grumbling about the unfairness of the situation but wisely stayed away from delicate topics like destruction and destruction. It was bad enough that it was the flavor of the month of the shoal 's gossip network without discussing it during their relaxation time. In fact, he would rather obviate it if possible.

brothel keeper Pomfrey eyed the two boy impatiently as they went on with their endless chatter of Quidditch, keister prof and unfair workplace warhead but she struggled to defend a quiet facade as she went on with her work. Normally, she would never let them stay but the heightened alive level forced her to hold up their presence in the hospital annexe. She had to admit that she needed aid to secure the guard of her patient role if ever the motive arises.

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Devon 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 mood to be pestered by snoopy housemates. Unfortunately for them, the most meddlesome I were still at the commons room and immediately looked at their focus as they entered the place. They eyed the newcomers suspiciously and their position clearly implied that they needed a very convincing explanation.

`` Where were you ? '' demanded Blaise, his sceptre held at the side, prepare to strike if their response proved unsatisfactory.

`` Did n't Snape tell you ? He made us do some horrible project to produce up for our incompetence in his course of instruction. '' replied Devon coolly, immediately reaching for his verge. He did not like Blaise 's arrogant feel and he knew the git was just itching to establish tycoon over them.

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

`` Definitely not. What a crazy idea ! Snape would never submit to such thoroughgoing abjection. '' stated Devonshire evenly.

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

`` Are you insinuating something, Cyril Northcote Parkinson ? '' queried Callah with the same derisive tonicity to veil her nervousness.

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

'Damn ! Where 's Harry when you need him ?'thought Dragon while staring at the down in the mouth expression of his housemates. Four against two was not a bad odd for them but this was quite untimely. They could not afford to louse up their cover song so near to the final encounter. It would ruin their plan !

`` Maybe they made a misunderstanding, big hand. It happens, you know. '' replied Callah in a debile attempt to salvage the situation.

`` Yeah. '' Devon readily agreed. `` And if you do n't hold any other relevant thing to ask us, we 're going to kip now. ``

`` Oh, no, you do n't. Petrificus Totalus ! '' shouted Blaise. Devon and Callah quickly rolled out of the way and formed a carapace to protect themselves.

Pansy, Crabbe and Goyle quickly hauled their own hexes at them but none came in inter-group communication with their target.

`` Is this how you treat your housemates ? '' drawled Devon as if he found their attempt too novice for his taste.

`` No, only for treasonist. '' said Blaise and sent another hefty curse at them but the two were just too fast.

`` Maximus Illusionus Reverso '' uttered a fellow voice from behind Devonshire and Callah.

The two immediately froze. They knew that phonation. It used to haunt their nightmares and now it seemed that the nightmares had come true. The figure slowly stepped away from the shadow and surveyed the disbelieving faces of the so-called 'traitors'of the Slytherin House. His long, silverish blond hair swaying lazily only added to their horror. His wand was pointed at them and the cane with a serpent carved on the handle was held loosely by his former hand.

It was Lucius Malfoy ... as menacing as ever ... and he was looking at them with so lots detestation that the two knew they were in a very delicate state of affairs.

Lucius turned to await at his young Comrade and gave them a look of utter disgust. `` How pathetic ! I 've wasted so much fourth dimension in preparation you and you could n't even defeat two -- -- - `` His wand almost fell as he noticed the illume emanating from the 'traitors'as they gradually reverted to their original appearances.

`` Malfoy ! ``

`` Weasley ! ``

The four young antagonists 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, pay it and try to get by unscathed.

`` fountainhead, well. What do we deliver here ? It seems that the night Lord is correct once again. '' stated Lucius coldly while shooting sticker at his own son.

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

`` Of course. When Draco and Peter failed to return to the Manor that night, he knew. He just did not realize that you 'd be foolish enough to go back to Hogwarts. Surely, you do n't consider that this schoolhouse could offer you protection from the Dark Lord 's ira. '' sneered Lucius. `` Fortunately, Blaise here was capable to provide us with a rather matter to information about three inquisitive transferee at Slytherin household. It did not claim much long to count on out that you, Draco and shaft were those three. '' He appeared very please with himself for his clever implication.

Draco glanced at Ginny, grateful that her grimace did not sell any reaction on the mistake on Lucius'interpretation of event. With an almost imperceptible nod of his head, the two started to run out of the uncouth elbow room but immediately stop dead on their tracks when they heard the evil laugh or Voldemort 's right hand.

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

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

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

Lucius stared malevolently at the youthful couple while his two companions only laughed at her declaration. The early four were just enjoying the show, clearly confident that Draco and Callah had no mean value to break loose especially with three adult wizards in their side.

`` We have no intention of explaining our intricate methodology to your feeble minds but rest period assured that we could kill you in peacefulness without anyone outside this room being the wiser. ``

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

`` You ? An ungrateful and faithless love child who apparently had no spine on his trunk to uphold the family tradition ! No, give thanks you. I 'm quite proud to say that I have no son. '' retorted Lucius viciously that Draco flinched at his cruel quarrel.

`` house custom ? What 's that - to be a hard worker to a raving harum-scarum half-blood who acts like he owned the humankind but can not even vote down a one-year-old baby ? '' shouted Draco angrily. He felt Ginny 's hand reached for his in an attempt to steady him down but he refused to budge. `` Groveling at the night Lord 's mirky substructure, pigeon hawk ! Have you no dignity at all ? ``

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

`` Surprised ? '' genus Draco gloated at the look of surprise on his father 's face.

`` Stupefy ! '' yelled Blaise, fag, Crabbe and Goyle at once but Draco and Ginny deftly dodged the curses and sent their own, careful to aim some of their curses on the park room door to force it open.

Macnair ran towards Ginny and hurled a conjunctivitis curse at her but missed by a mere cm. The other death-eater conjured a very powerful spell that blasted a nearby paries

Lucius carefully assessed the position and sensed that the two were more furnished for a venial meeting like this one. Swiftly, he unearthed a magical roofy from the cloak-and-dagger pocket of his cloak and expertly whipped the two traitors. The two were fast but it was very difficult to avoid all the hex and the rope at once.

`` Ahh ! '' yelled Ginny as the tip of the roofy violently came in contact with her sceptre arm. Blood started to ooze from the ruin skin and burned so terribly that her cursing ability began to dwindle. Draco saw this too and tried to cover her but a maledict sent him flying to a nearby paries making him vulnerable for another attack.

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

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

It hit Draco squarely on the spinal column as he covered his dolorous girlfriend and the sceptre 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 mouth. He stared at Ginny and saw that she too was having some difficultness in breathing.
He tiredly reached for his scepter and braced himself for another onset. He forced himself to confront their aggressor and projected a brave front.

`` What now ? '' he smirked and tried to act as annoying as ever. He refused to cave in them the expiation of seeing him beg for clemency. Even another beating that crossed his pectus and made him cough up more blood did not pass over the smirk from his nerve. '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 thoughts, 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 help would make it soon.

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The Head Boy and principal Girl have just finished making the final examination round for that night and were fix to return to their several residence hall when they felt the conversant burning sensation from their pockets. They paled immediately when they saw who was in trouble.

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

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

Hermione nodded and was vaguely aware of other DA penis being hurled to the earth by an inconspicuous force.

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

`` Yes and I know Harry 's not in there so we really need to exert extreme drive to pause the barrier. Maybe the human dynamo technique could work if we simultaneously barrage the room access with it. '' said Hermione.

`` How do you live Harry 's not in there ? '' asked Seamus. Hermione rolled her eyes at the seemingly idiotic question but chose to keep her tongue in hinderance.

`` Because trust 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 extension to watch over the patient. '' 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, Anapurna, and Colin quickly formed Fireballs and hurled it at the door at the same time. At first, they thought it did not bring but after a few more than transactions, a small hole formed on the door.

`` At the rate we 're going, it would be lucky if we could give it before sunrise. '' whined Parvati as her human dynamo started to diffuse. The others were inclined to agree but could not do much but hold on and inquire what the hell was taking the others so long to respond to the call.

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Harry and Ron were busy playing Wizard 's Chess when they felt the burning superstar in their pockets. Both immediately took out the fudge galleon but with different reactions. Ron quickly got up and started to run but Harry held him off.

`` Why ? That 's my sister ! '' exclaimed Ron and tried to split up free from the branding iron hold of his bestfriend.

`` I know but they 've been trained well. They should study how to cope. Our responsibility is to guard the patients. What if soul attacks them while we 're out ? They 're quite a defenseless and the ordering could recede the most powerful and lettered phallus 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 avail her. If you do n't require to help then delicately ! wad with it ! ``

`` It 's not just a whimsey and you know that. '' said Harry coldly but relented when he noticed the face of despair on Ron 's fount. `` Look, I 'm indisputable the others will aid them quickly enough. But for now, we need to hold them. If there 's an attack, then this is where we are most needed. ``

Ron still did not appear convinced. Harry sighed heavily. `` All right, if I sense that they could not handle it, we 'll go together. sanction ? ``

Ron reluctantly agreed and they continued with the plot although Ron was still too pre-occupied to keep his focus. He was continually fidgeting nervously and his eye were darting from side of meat 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 patients need rest, you know. '' stated Madam Pomfrey irritatedly.

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As the intensity of the ball of fire diminished, so was the spirit of the brave defenders. They were fully aware that every bit counts and it only takes a few mo for the killing curse to be cast. Whatever was happening inside, they just hoped that Ginny and Draco could stall long enough to break down the barriers.

`` We 're coming ... we 're coming ... .hold on ! '' chanted Hermione furiously as if the mere cite of her thought could form it get dependable. But her courage started to go wrong as the Ernie 's powerhouse started to quiver dangerously. Only Neville 's and hers were still glimmering proudly but they knew their metier was beginning to blow over too.

Hermione snuck a glance at the doorway and was dismayed to find that the slit was still too minuscule. She glanced at the tired flesh of Ernie, Annapurna and Padma trying to regain their strength and gripping their galleons tightly. She gestured for Neville to let go for a while and they, too, called for assistant. After catching a few breathes, the five conjured fireballs again for a lack of more effective things to do.

Luna, still in her gown and looking as if she just rolled out of her bed, ran to Hermione 's side and taking her cue from the onetime girl, she conjured her own but instead of an ordinary bicycle one, hers took the shape of a dragon that swallowed all the early fireballs before forming into a very brawny fire brand. She fearlessly held the brand and traced the room access until it fell on the ground, effectively startling all those inside into inaction.

All the DA member ran inside, with verge ready for battle and seemed slightly foiled to witness only three death-eaters and just four immature stunned followers inside the dark and eery green way. They noticed the two unconscious mind figures lying on the ground and all of them only had one affair in mind as they glared with dead detestation at their perennial enemies -- - 'It 's payback time !'

`` What the -- - `` exclaimed Blaise but was quickly shut off by a furious paralyzing magic spell from Ernie while Neville, Hermione, and Luna took reward of the element of surprise and quickly stunned the three grownup wizards.

Padma and Parvati evidently enjoyed hexing Pansy for being an obnoxious squawk who took pridefulness in spreading malicious rumor about anyone outside her theatre while Crabbe and Goyle ran cowardly out of the elbow room to merlin-knows-where.

professor McGonagall appeared with Seamus a few minutes later, a little disoriented at the sudden tour of events but was quite relieved to see Ginny and genus Draco had some trauma 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 eye blink of the official DA galleons with different name for each eye blink but with similar location.

Harry frowned and started to worry too but this was something that he must memorize to do according to Dumbledore. He must acquire to confide that others were also adequate to of defending themselves and it should not always be his job to lay aside the day. But Ron was complimentary to do as he wishes ...

`` You may go and facilitate them Ron. '' he stated and averted his heart from the piercing glare of his bestfriend.

`` You really do n't project to aid, do you ? '' yelled Ron angrily.

`` I 'm trying to create them unassailable. ``

`` How 's letting them die make them strong ? ``

`` THEY ARE NOT GOING TO -- - `` Harry 's wrangle were stuck on his throat as he noticed several multitude hastily approaching the hospital offstage led by the Headmistress who was carefully levitating the battered and bloodied consistence of two person onto the vacant beds. Madam Pomfrey became immediately worried and went to retrieve some healing potion and pain-relievers from her practice of medicine rack. She quickly administered therapeutic as soon as the soundbox were settled.

Ron, after the shock at seeing the hurt, took one look at his baby 's condition ( never mind the former ) and his expression darkened immediately. He glared ferociously at Harry and before anyone could do anything else, his bottled anger and frustration came out in the var. of one very warm biff on the guilt-stricken face of the-boy-who-lived.

`` BASTARD ! '' he spat angrily and walked off.
Author 's bill : Hey, sorry for the late update for chapter 17. It 's just that I 've been very occupy with oeuvre that sentence. 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 chapters left.

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Chapter 18 - Too smart to Notice the Obvious


'Bastard !'

The horrible sound echoed in Harry 's ear as he stared at the disconnected passing of his bestfriend followed by Hermione, probably to find out what was ill-timed. No one would receive guessed that he felt anything but incredulity at his champion '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 throw and a piffling unnerved by the situation.

`` What 's that all about ? '' asked McGonagall as she scrutinized his face for any sign but the bouldered cheek of the boy revealed nothing.

`` Maybe he was just upset, prof. '' He replied calmly. What he definitely did not need right then was maternal advise from the hoi polloi give. He was sure that such a little misunderstanding did not merit a full Order and DA get together. There were things that he had to sieve out on his own. He noticed that Luna was just staring directly at him for a reason that he could not penetrate in his current state of mind but maybe he was just being paranoiac. 'Was I mistaken ?'he thought. 'But how could we possibly hope to face a war if we did not trust in each early 's potentiality ? It would all boil down to me…and it was not fair ! I could n't possibly salvage them all from peril even if I already became muscular. Hell, even Dumbledore could n't save all who perished during Grindelwald 's clock time !'

'Calm down, hon. Ron will total around. As you 've said, he 's just upset. attend, you 're making everyone uneasy .'

Harry nodded subconsciously before he realized that Luna had not spoken aloud.

`` gentlewoman Pomfrey, will they be all right ? '' he asked the schooltime nurse instead.

`` Yes, dearest. Do n't interest. They will be here for a day or two to recoup and their lesion would remove longer to heal but otherwise, they will be all right. '' replied the nurse 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 respective aurors will be arriving soon to get them. '' she replied wearily. `` I believe Madam Pomfrey can cope for tonight. I suggest you all go to your respective dorm room and relaxation. ``

Harry and the others nodded solemnly. They were all about to go forth when they felt another conversant sensation in their pockets.

`` What the netherworld -- ``

`` Not another attack ! ``

`` IT 'S HERMIONE ! ! ! ``

Harry swore under his breathe and led the others to Hermione 's emplacement while the Headmistress and early DA extremity remained at the Hospital offstage. It seemed that the palace was not unafraid anymore. 'Wherever she was, Ron might be there, too but why did n't he send for for service earlier ? Maybe Ron was too mad at me right now ... maybe he thought I would not come to his deliverance .'he thought ruefully.

When he reached the door to the Slytherin donjon, he steeled himself for another struggle but was horrified to instead chance Hermione slumped on the ground, crying hysterically and with a look of utter faeces and bitterment on her face. Sizing up the situation, Luna quickly instructed their admirer to investigate the place as Harry attended to Hermione.

`` Where 's Ron ? What happened ? '' he asked her gently.

`` Oh, Harry ! They got him ! I 'm so good-for-nothing, I was n't capable to do anything ! '' exclaimed Hermione in an tormented tone.

`` Him ? You mean Ron ? Who got him ? ``

`` Death-eaters ... Ron ran here to get revenge but he found himself surrounded by them instead. If I had only arrived Sooner ... '' said Hermione in between hiccups as she struggled to find her composure.

Harry felt a gnawing guilt on his stomach as he listened to her story but he tried to push it away to be able to cogitate clearly. Then, an alarming approximation suddenly formed on his psyche ... '' Accio Marauder 's Map ! '' He shouted and within arcsecond, the old parchment reached his paw. He tapped it softly with his wand. `` I solemnly swear that I am up to no good. '' Slowly the lines and missive appeared on the map.

Harry studied it carefully to see if there were any to a greater extent enemies 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 find prof Flitwick heading towards their location.

`` devilry Managed. '' he murmured softly and map went vacuous immediately as the lilliputian professor entered the door. It was time to let the professor in on their small secret.

`` Mr. Mooney, would you care to explain 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 ... starting time, we need to strengthen the Barbara Ward. The castle is not condom anymore. '' Harry said quickly.

`` But I ca n't possibly do that alone, Mr. Mooney. It needs at least four potent sorcerer to do that and if you 're not aware yet, only the Headmistress and I are physically able as of the moment. Maybe we could ask some help from the Ministry though ... ''

`` professor, we can not wait that long. It would be very dangerous. Besides, you 're forgetting that there 's a student here who could perform in that capacitance ... ''

`` Yes, I know ... unfortunately, that pupil has already perished in the hired man of you-know-who. '' replied the professor almost tearfully as if the mere recollection 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 center widened for a moment then it was followed by a radiant smiling and a slight nod of apprehension. `` Well ... if that 's the casing, shall we begin ? ``

Harry nodded and started to concentrate on their most urgent chore. His only thought was that they must not fail as he poured all his DOE to augment Mr. Flitwick 's inadequacy. The safety of one C of pupil and instructor was in their hands. As the colourful light flowed from their sceptre to the wards outside the castle, Harry felt a certain sense of fulfillment even though he was gradually beginning to bear the brunt of such vivid charming vent.

Despite the tremendous pounding in his question and severe magical drain, he kept his assiduity, barely looking at everyone else. He vaguely heard Professor Flitwick 's remark that the Mrs. Humphrey Ward were stronger already and that they could stop. He ignored him and continued what he was doing ... .only a few more holes ... .only a few seconds more ... .there ... it 's finished. The castle was condom ... at least for the entail time.

He managed a weak smiling at the similarly worn-out professor before he collapsed on the ground.

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October 29, 1997
At the Hospital Wing


Harry opened his middle slowly and was just starting to adjust to his surroundings when he heard a intimate drawl from a nearby bed.

`` sword lily you 're awake now, Harry. ''

Harry smiled at the companion silvery-blond-haired boy who spoke. He was looking quite healthy and rested unlike the last time he saw him.

`` Nice to see you 're still alive, genus Draco. ``

`` I thought you 're going to miss the net showdown though ... '' replied the boy.

`` What do you mean ? What 's the particular date today ? '' a storm Harry asked. Then he frowned as a persuasion occurred to him. `` Why are n't you in disquise ? ``

The boy shifted position to be able to converse properly. There was no trace of wit in his voice when he replied. `` It 's Oct 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 Church Father by his figure only. `` ... performed an anti-illusion magical spell on us. They know. ``

`` How much ? ``

`` Not a good deal actually. The turn around spell only confirmed what they already knew however, they are wrong on one bill. '' Draco paused for effect. `` ... .They thought the third transferee was Wormtail. ''

A irksome smile spread on both of the boys'lips.

`` Well ... that mistake could be their ruin. '' said Harry then he eyed Dragon carefully. `` Are you sure you do n't need to persist away for that result ? 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 scene 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 plan that only involved him and Luna ... his other friends too if they wanted to ... but what about Dragon ? What 's going to happen to him afterwards ? The boy had so much pent-up hatred in his head 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 architectural plan ... I mean after the fight ? '' he asked Draco tentatively.

The boy just shrugged his shoulders and sighed heavily. `` I honestly do n't fuck ... finish up schoolhouse perhaps ... then lease over our family business ... drop some time with my female parent ... early than that, I have no melodic theme. '' Draco got up slowly and tried to sit on Harry 's bed. `` Before, I thought my future plans were made. I 'm going to follow my father 's pace and be another loyal Death-Eater but now, everything has changed and I suddenly found myself living aliveness 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 Saami way, too. '' He stared directly at Draco 's oculus as if trying to score up his brain about something of import. `` Actually, I have some sort of a plan. If we 're fortunate enough to come out victorious in this war, I plan to leave the wizarding world ... permanently. Luna has a choice to graduate first or come with me at once. We 're planning to live a normal life afterwards ... progress a shoal for the talented perhaps or any former 'normal'clientele. If you want, you may come with us. We can lead off anew ... a life without preconception. It 's your choice. ``

Draco stared dumbfounded at him and immediately pointed one vibration fingerbreadth at himself. `` You want ME to come with you ? Are you serious ? '' Harry nodded solemnly and smiled encouragingly at his new friend to ingrain the earnestness of his offer.

genus Draco became misty-eyed at once but he carefully hid it by turning his rachis at Harry and heading quickly to his own bed. `` I 'll conceive about it, Harry. Thank you. ``

`` Do n't remark it. That 's what friends are for. ''

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Hermille, Neville and Luna were all huddled at his bedside. Hermione and Neville were impatiently trying to deter him from pursuing his design while Luna only listened intently at their discussion. Draco and Ginny were still sleeping peacefully on their beds.

`` Harry, please do n't tell me you 're life-threatening ! '' exclaimed Hermione.

`` I already told you my programme ages ago. Why act so storm ? '' replied Harry calmly, making it obvious that he was already determined to pursue his plans and that no one could possibly make him change his mind.

`` You ca n't possibly do that ! '' said Hermione, her nerve turning the Saami color as Ron 's hair.

`` Why not ? And it 's not as if we 'd lose touch, you know. You could even come 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 earn any sound reception, Professor McGonagall came rushing inside, her eye flooded with concern as she waved a small bit of parchment in front of Harry.

`` Mr. ceramist, what is the significance of this postulation ? '' she queried as if she could not quite believe that such an idea would occur to Harry.

`` Just what I stated prof. I want to take the newt tomorrow so that I could be considered a full-pledge thaumaturgist by the 31st. ``

`` But the year is not yet over. You could n't possibly film that exam and pass. ``

`` Not to go too arrogant but I believe I have learned all I need to lead my triton. Please, professor, this is important to me. I have n't requested for anything since I got here, please grant my request just for this once. I need something to attend forward to. I need to be able to remember that after the war, I have something to LIVE for. ``

professor McGonagall could not seem to find an capture response for that. `` I see. ``

`` In that typeface, professor, I would like to take the exams early, too. '' declared Hermione resolutely.

An nonvoluntary cough escaped Neville 's pharynx when he heard it. `` Hermione ? ``

`` I do n't know about you, Neville, but I am already tired of this war. I wish to live a peaceful life after. Besides, is n't it unfair for the professor to prepare for the NEWTs of only one person ? ``

`` I guess ... but I ca n't possibly take the newt with you ... I do n't think I would pass. '' said Neville ruefully.

`` You do n't possess to do it, Neville. You can stay here. Your family line 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 time with them in the muggle world. '' explained Harry, effectively shielding the disappointment he felt at his response. As a lot as he wanted to live a new life with his friends, he was also very a good deal aware that they have their own living to live on too.

`` What about you, Luna ? '' asked Hermione to the youthful girl.

`` Harry would be tutoring me so I do n't call for to stay here. If I 'm fix, I would amount back here to take aim my NEWTs. '' said Luna as if it was the most obvious thing to do.

`` Hey, I could do that, too. Hermione and Harry could teach us, right ? '' said Neville excitedly.

Harry did not respond immediately. Instead, he turned to the astonished Headmistress and asked her opinion. `` Is it all rightfulness for us to do that, Professor ? ``

`` well, it 's not a convention drill in this psychiatric hospital but given your sacrifices, the to the lowest degree I could to is to crap an exception in your case as a souvenir of gratitude. Yes, Harry and Hermione could take the NEWTs tomorrow if they 're ready and the rest of you could be home-schooled and take the exam at a later on date. '' replied the weary professor but she also seemed pleased by their conclusion for a reason that she did not divulge to them.

`` Does that also include us, prof ? '' 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.

`` Language, Mr. Potter. '' Harry mumbled a headlong apology. `` What seems to be the trouble, Mr. potter ? ``

`` I just remembered ! How could I have forgotten ! '' Harry berated himself. `` What happened to Ron ? ``

The Headmistress lowered her head at once and Hermione became teary but thankfully, she did not break down.

`` I can only assume that Ron is being kept safety. '' replied the Headmistress nervously. `` According to our intelligence agency network, they kidnapped Ron to secure a win-win situation on the 31st. ``

`` What do you think of, professor ? ``

`` We found out through the Slytherins that the enemies already knew of our plans to sabotage their attempt on the celebration but they are still going to push through with it. If they win, then they would kill Ron for he no longer serves a role but if they find themselves at a disadvantage, they would use Ron to force the parson - Ron 's father - to follow their bid. ``

`` But that 's horrible ! '' commented Harry and swore under his breathe once more.

Ginny was too shocked to react but Draco looked refer.

`` Yes, Harry. But that 's how the evil mind kit and boodle. ''
Chapter 19 - The marriage proposal


Oct 30, 1997


Harry and Hermione were both sitting at the opposite goal of a vacant classroom near the Headmistress'post. They smiled at each other for support but somehow they both knew that they did not take it. Their face bore no semblance of restiveness or discernment towards the early triton. If anything, they were more anxious about Ron 's condition than anything else and the test was just a welcome recreation.

The maiden written examination was account of trick. Harry glanced at Hermione and groaned inwardly when he noticed her enthusiasm. She was clearly in her element and though he was n't exactly dunderhead in that discipline, he still felt a small resentful about her avidness. He found it very odd. He liked Professor Binns and had utmost esteem for his widely knowledge but his unearthly power to put student to restless stupor was not really endearing -- he alone could construct students shine asleep through a detail discussion of lamia clan state of war and the tearing issue over of the dark lords of the previous century. Fortunately, Harry had a more competent teacher who patiently drilled the story of Magic into his wandering brain cells or he would n't be able-bodied to suffice any of the questions.

... How did Albus Dumbledore defeat Grindelwand during his time ? ...

'Well, this is easy ...'Harry intellection. He and professor had an in-depth discussion on this topic before hoping that he could teach a deterrent example or two from the old man 's experience.

... Bonus motion : In your opinion, how can You-Know-Who be defeated ? ...

'This is so pathetic ! They could n't even save his figure on newspaper for goodness'saki ! Anyway, this is easy ...'He was a little put-off by the interrogative sentence. He could write a detailed story of his encounters with Voldemort, the Resurrection of Christ at the burial ground, the prophecy and his plans to vanquish the Dark Lord ... potential attacks and hex that he could utilize but he restrained himself ... This was a tactical and rhetorical motion that must be treated with care. 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 unanimous sentiment - TEAM WORK. That should be enough.

After that came Defense Against the Dark Arts. Both written and hardheaded tests were as soft as boiling water as he had expected. There was no doubt in anyone 's mind that he knew more about it that the prof himself. spell and maintenance for Magical beast were fairly easily too. He could safely get into that his respective prof for those discipline became very considerate when they formulated the test. Potions was a totally different matter, though. Snape deliberately made his exam more difficult than usual. It was either Snape was challenging him or he just own a senior high regard for Harry 's capabilities but nevertheless, Harry did not mind at all. Apparently, Snape was someone who would n't let up just because the scholarly person was particular and he was grateful for that.

Transfiguration was also no better but Harry welcomed the challenge. No favoritism - that was an good policy and he would n't be the one to ask for anything substandard.

Harry was aware that the professor were still not felicitous with his request. After all, if they win the war, there would be no demand to go. Unfortunately, peace was not just the absence of war in Harry 's opinion. He wanted serenity within himself. To be able-bodied to walk around without being mobbed ... to be able to stay on in a elbow room without being goggled at just because he had the 'scar'... to be able to enjoy his young person, something that he had been deprived of for so long ... a life without extreme expectations. But perhaps they just did n't realize.

Hermione, genus Draco, Ginny and Neville must sustain felt the Saame too. Whatever happens, they would never be the same again. Draco would definitely continue to pay the stain of being the faithless son of a death-eater whichever side of meat he was fighting for. Of course, it would temporarily be overshadowed by his contribution to the fall of darkness but once affair have settled down a bit, people would revert to their usual blackwash err - analysis of his character - whether he really turned to the light side because it was the right thing to do or he just did it for selfish reasons.

Hermione would also be forever thought of as the 'brain'in the group - the one who had the response to everything, another one destined to make keen affair. masses would begin to wait more first-class achievement from her - perhaps discover a curative for some vague unwellness 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 ennoble outflow would pass her decent time to go back psychologically and socially. Her actions had severely damaged her family 's trust in her and she was not ready to face that yet.

And Neville, he really did not postulate to go. The wizarding community was his mankind. If they could only find a cure for his parents, then he would be perfectly contented to persist there and make up for lost times.

With that intellection, Harry finalized his answers and handed it to the proctor who were plainly astounded that he had finished earlier than expected.

`` Are you sure, Mr. ceramist ? We were instructed to give you more clip if you requested it since your vitrine is a little strange. '' said an older Wiccan who looked a lot like professor McGonagall except that she had a soft and charitable face of a mother hen.

Harry smiled. `` Thank you Madam but I 'm already done. There 's no penury to extend the time. And I believe my protagonist does n't need it too. '' He said when he saw Hermione lazily got up from her chair too and handed her own solvent sheets which was considerably thicker than his.

`` Hey, Herm. Are you sure you did n't quote the unharmed book there ? '' said Harry jokingly.

Hermione eyed him exasperatedly. `` Of line not. I just had to explain some things in detail. You know they might be looking for a particular answer and I had to micturate sure that I covered all theory ... '' she paused for breathing space for a while `` ... I 'm not really sure about the animagus transfiguration though. I 'm afraid I would get a discount there because I was not capable to properly name the feeling since I have n't experienced it first-hand yet besides ... ''

Harry quickly decided to shift the theme before she could launche a thorough discussion of the trial run that he wanted to forget for the time being. `` Shh ... Hermione ... it 's approve ... You 're going to get a high score ... possibly in high spirits 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 salvage Ron somehow. I wo n't let any of my sleep with I suffer in evil hands again. '' declared Harry with a homicidal spark in his eyes as he thought about the enemies who just did not know when to quit. `` Why do n't you rest for now ? You 'll need your strong point 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 field. It was one of the thing that he would miss the most when he yield to the muggle world -- the exhilaration he feels when he was flying, the mind-numbing satisfaction he experiences when he caught the stoolie mere seconds away from the hands of a worthy contender. 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 come back and see the new teams play, maybe give them a few bakshis or play a game with them himself. Perhaps in a few years ...

`` Harry ... ''

He turned around and saw the familiar blond-haired young man approaching with a broom handle held loosely at his incline. He smiled as an outraqeous idea crossed his mind.

`` Accio Firebolt ! '' he yelled and the international touchstone broomstick rushed to his hired hand, 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 5th yr before Umbridge banned him flew right to his waiting helping 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 return the golden snitcher. He just procured a new one from the store.

The blond-haired figure waited patiently as if he already knew what was going to come about next. `` Just like old times eh ? '' He raised one supercilium as he mounted his broom.

`` Yes, but no scamp job please. '' said Harry teasingly.

`` Hey, I do n't cheat ! '' snorted Draco as he flew around the field to warm up up.

`` Yeah right wing ! Like pulling my broomstick to prevent me from winning was definitely a good show of sportsmanship. '' Harry replied good-naturedly

`` Those were the secure old sidereal day ... ''

`` Nasty old days, you mean ... ''

`` Whatever ... '' Draco casually waved his hired hand and signalled him to get the game.

Harry rolled his eyes as he let go of the snitch. `` Now, let 's play ! ''

The two about excellent handbill at Hogwarts raised their brooms simultaneously, almost hitting each early but their skill and fastness prevented them from a very dangerous collision. The snitch suddenly went up several meters more but the two was capable to follow it quite impressively. Their eyes never left the fink. There were no other histrion to imagine of, no bludgers to look out for. It was only the elusive fink out there and only the better player would be able to catch it.

The two were accelerating more and more and anyone who were watching would not even know the participant. They would only see two flashgun of green blending through the night sky. Then, the stoolpigeon changed its row, forcing the quester to change their tactics and instruction, too. No one would catch it by just following it relentlessly. Harry went around to where he thought it was heading but Dragon beat him to it. He laughed as Draco tried to clasp his bridge player around the fly ball only to grasp abandon air as the snitch escaped once more.

They were so engrossed with their secret plan that they did not find two female figures following their every movement, cheering their every move.

Harry and Draco performed some aerial acrobats first as they searched for the snitcher, enjoying the biz for what it was, not for house points or Quidditch cup. Just a game. Then, they both caught sight of the lucky flashes down below, near their limited audience and both dove at break-neck focal ratio, trying to outdo one another.

Harry could see it now, just a few foot more and he stretched his paw. At the nook of his eye, he saw that Draco was doing the same thing.

`` Go Harry ! ''

`` Go Draco ! ``

Harry was snickering now as he saw the panic-struck verbal expression of Draco as his finger's breadth touched the wing ... then suddenly his laugh vanished and his hand unconsciously went to tinct his brow. His scar did not hurt anymore but he could still feel any emotion that Voldemort was exuding. He was used to feeling his anger and annoyance but never lightness and pure delight. It was unnerving ... whatever it was that made Voldemort happy must be bad for the illumine side.

`` I 've got it ! You lost ! '' shouted genus Draco, waving the golden snitch 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 enamor the ball but it did not bother him at all. What he wanted to make out was why Voldemort suddenly felt those emotions a day before the fight. What the hellhole happened ?

`` Harry, I did n't have it away you were such a sore loser. '' teased Draco but his smile vanished too when he saw Harry 's solemn manifestation. `` Hey, what 's improper ? ``

`` It 's Voldemort. He 's happy and I do n't screw 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 courteous and favorable animate being. They would not obey him unless they were being threatened. ``

`` Uh-huh ! '' commented Draco for a want of something intelligent to say.

A very uncomfortable silence followed. Ginny and Luna stared at one another and it seemed that they reached a mum agreement for Ginny suddenly linked her arm to Draco 's and started to pull out him away.

`` Come on, drake. You need to wash away yourself, you stink. '' Ginny broke the tensed stillness, wrinkling her petite horn in in disgust.

`` I do not ! '' protested Dragon in mock horror but followed Ginny back to the castle leaving Harry and Luna alone.

Harry and Luna sat on the ground, ignoring the tickly Gunter Wilhelm Grass and damp earth.

`` I hate to imagine of what it could possibly imply. '' said Harry after a while.

Luna embraced him tightly. `` Then do n't recall. It could be a ruse, you know, to confuse you and pass water you lose your confidence. ``

`` I guess you have a point there. '' said Harry and shifted his status so he could properly concur her in his arms. `` So are you really for certain you want to come with me ? ``

`` Of course of study, why do you ask ? '' Luna looked at him with her attender centre that seemed to melt 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 follow you to neverland if you tell me to. I love you with all my gist. Do n't you dare remember 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 make up for lost meter. It had been a recollective time and no one was there to stop them. As they looked up, they caught a glimpse of the adept shining above them, the sparkling reflected in their eyes. They kissed once to a greater extent, this metre Harry 's hands started to roam around Luna 's delicate torso. He could feel her shiver slightly at his soupcon and he realized that if they did not stop now, then he would not be able-bodied to insure himself anymore. With great reluctance on his constituent, he extricated himself gently from Luna 's embrace.

`` Umm ... .hon ... It 's late ... Maybe we should go to bed now. '' he said hoarsely as if he had trouble controlling his ventilation. '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 dormitory. '' she replied innocently.

`` Umm ... Luna, should n't I be the one to land you to your dormitory ? '' he asked weakly. He did n't really want to end that night but he did n't want to squeeze her into anything.

`` Harry James thrower ! Sometimes you 're just so dense ... '' she said exasperatedly and started to leave him in the center of the Quidditch pitch.

Harry was stunned by her response. `` hold, postponement ! '' he ran after Luna who was walking aimlessly around the field.

`` What now ? '' she asked not looking back, still a small miffed by his reaction.

`` W-why ? '' He turned her around and saw that there were tears threatening to shine down her rosy cheeks.

`` Aaaaarrrgh ! ! ! ! ! '' she screamed in foiling and the tears started to flow uncontrollably. `` What if something happens tomorrow ? What if I die, you die or we both die and we would n't have the chance again ? ``

Harry looked around in scare and a sudden realization suddenly struck him. She was right. What if something happens that they could not hold ? `` Calm down, please. time lag ... .please ... just wait here. Do n't allow. I 'm just going to get something. ``

Without waiting for her reaction, Harry quickly ran to the Gryffindor common room, ignoring the peeress asking for the password. He bumped the portrayal rather forcefully and swore under his breathe as he rubbed his throbbing forehead.

`` You did n't cave in the password ! '' declared the Fat gentlewoman accusingly, rubbing her ankles.

`` I was in a haste ! '' yelled Harry.

`` But you 're not supposed to be in here ! '' argued the portrayal, glaring at him.

`` But you know who I am, do n't you ? '' he asked rather stubbornly.

`` Yes, of course of study, but still, you 're not supposed to be here. You do n't sleep with the word. ''

Harry took heavy breathes to quieten himself. He realized that he had to change his scheme so that he could get inside. `` Umm ... I apologize for barging in here unannounced. It 's just that there 's something that I must get from my late room. It is enshroud very well and I could n't just marshal it. It 's for my girlfriend ... I hope you understand. ``

`` Is it the ring ? '' asked the portrait as she eyed him suspiciously.

`` Umm ... .yeah. But please do n't tell anyone. It 's supposed to be a hidden. '' he said, staring at the base in embarrassment.

To his surprise, the Fat Lady clasped her hands and Panax quinquefolius in delight. `` Oh ! pigeon hawk, 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 profusely and quickly ran to his room, ignoring the rum glances sent his way. He retrieved the tintinnabulation 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 recent. hour later, he returned to where he left Luna and was glad when she saw her lying on the grass, star-gazing.

He approached her silently, relishing the beautiful depiction she presented. He tightened his hold on the bit of jewelry in his hand. It was a legacy from her mother. Something that was handed to him by Dumbledore, among former things, before he passed away.

`` I 'm sorry. '' he whispered, afraid to speak in a normal voice for it could put down the mood of the moment.

`` For what ? '' queried Luna in a still tone, still refusing to look in his direction.

`` For acting like an insensitive jerk. '' he replied earnestly. He dropped to his knees and reached for Luna 's left hired man. `` I just did n't bed what to do. ``

That was admittedly. He did not fully comprehend how abnormal his adolescent life had been until then. Heck, even Neville had more than natural process than he did ... but not due to lack of fling though. He just did not have the tendency to do such a consecrated act with anybody else. It was a very serious matter for him. He believed that it should only be done at the right hand metre by two people genuinely in dearest with each other. But what if the right-hand 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 consider about it and the fact that the only person he considered doing it with was catatonic for almost a year only made it worse. He was not that naive. He had read and ogled the Playwitch magazine with Ron out of curiousity but that seemed such a farseeing time ago.

`` Err ... are you still mad at me ? '' he asked tentatively, kissing her mitt lightly as he did so.

Luna slowly got up to confront him. `` No, I 'm not mad. A fiddling piss off ... yes ... but not mad. ``

Harry stared at her, biting his lower lip, unsure of what to do next. He kept on caressing her will hand, not fully aware that his activity was starting to build her spirit warm and tingly all over. Luna raised one lovely eyebrow and pinched his right cheek playfully.

`` Oh, Harry ! You look so endearing when you do that. How could you possibly think that I could stick around 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 brim as if he could not call back of anything else. Then, a chirp of a passing bird brought him back to his Mary Jane. Prying his oculus away from her inviting back talk, he carefully slipped his mother 's legacy to one of her fingers and kissed it softly.

Luna was speechless as she fixed her eyes on the magnificent lazuline stone etched with a lilliputian symbol of a unicorn on her ringfinger. She looked at Harry and almost melted on the topographic point when she saw the seriousness and affection in his eyes.

`` After the war has ended, will you give this pathetic soul a chance to drop the rest of his life with you, Miss Luna Lovegood ? '' Harry asked her with so much emotion in his voice that she knew it stemmed from the very magnetic core of his being.

She threw her arms around him and cried at the sheer exquisite nature of his marriage offer. `` I will. Oh, Harry ! I will. Thank you for loving me so much. ''

`` No, the pleasure is mine. '' he replied and bent to seal the marriage offer with a heart-felt gesture of love.

Glancing at the asterisk once more, he noticed that Mars was very bright that night ... but Venus was brighter ... considerably brighter than on any other night. Then as if sensing their pauperization for privacy, the clouds gradually moved to embrace the moon, effectively shielding them from the light. Mars was temporarily forgotten as two vestige intertwined and moved in rhythm method to a symphony orchestra that they alone could hear.

Chapter 20 - Voldemort 's suggestion


October 31, 1997


After the breath-taking act that strengthened their bond, Harry and Luna continued to lay in each other 's arms, just contented on staring at the confused back breaker shining brightly above their head. The soft cushion and ardent blanket that Harry conjured made them easy enough to abstain from going elsewhere. The Night was fading, the impending doom hid around the corner, but they were not afraid anymore. They had become united and the military posture of one became the strength of the other.

As they watched the sun salary increase gradually, they realized that they must fall to their common way now but both were reluctant to do so. They were still savoring the moment and it was intemperately to let go of the emotions that had engulfed them a few hours ago.

'Who would have thought that we would end up together ?'Harry mused as he stole a glimpse at the lovely mortal snuggled on his chest. 'And to think, I, myself, thought her strange when I first met her ...'

`` I thought you 're quite bizarre that time too ... '' commented Luna lazily, caressing his chest in random fashion. At seeing his incredulous grammatical construction, she added. `` You 're thinking out loud, hon. But do n't worry, I 'm very much in love with you now and that 's what matters. ``

`` True ... admittedly ... Did I mention that'I love you'already ? ''

`` I believe you did, Mr. thrower, several clock time actually. '' replied Luna, giggling softly.

`` Well, let me show you once more ... '' said Harry, his heart twinkling mischievously but a loud crack distracted him.

It was Dobby.

Harry groaned inwardly. From the aspect of the elf 's red expression 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 sorry, Mister Harry Potter. I did not mean to scandalise you or anything. '' said the house-elf as he repeatedly bumped his headland on the ground as punishment.

Harry quickly put on his clothes and pulled Dobby from his self-inflicted castigation. `` Dobby, halt that ! I 'm not mad at you, just a little hinder. ``

`` Mister Harry not furious with Dobby ? '' The house-elf slowly looked up and eyed him hopefully.

`` Hi Dobby ! What brought you here ? '' asked Luna after fixing herself.

The house-elf jumped up and down, whether it was due to panic or excitement was indistinguishable. `` The headmistress wanted you in her office now. She said you must get ready. ``

`` Oh ! '' murmured Harry and quickly vanished the cushion and blanket. `` We 'll go there now and by the way, you must be there, too. ``

Dobby puffed his thorax proudly at his word of honor and apparated immediately to the Headmistress'authority. Harry and Luna opted to walk.

The starting time thing they noticed when they set substructure inside the castling was the large number of students milling chaotically around the corridors and some hovering above the fireplaces as if they did not sleep with how to use one. No prof was in sight, except for Madam hooch and Filch who were attempting to put some society to the pandemonium that erupted.

They never stopped to ask anyone what the disturbance 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 tension as they finalized their plans.

`` I have already ordered Madam Hooch to send the students to Crigod Commune immediately. We do n't require any fatal accident here. Harry, have you already stationed some dementors to guard the place ? Please be reminded that they should be near enough to guarantee the stead yet far enough to have no effect on the mass inside. '' said McGonagall in a wear out tone.

`` Yes, professor, that has been taken caution of. '' replied Harry then he turned to the house-elves present. `` Kindly ensure that the night effect wo n't be able to apparate out once the battle has begun. We want to terminate this war today. ``

The house-elves nodded reverently. `` We are most happy to oblige, kind sir. ``

Harry gave them a affectionate grinning of gratitude before he switched his attention to the minister. `` Mr Weasley, I 'm sure this situation is very hard for you knowing that they might use Ron for bargaining, are you for sure you could handle today 's program ? We can issue forth up with some choice if you ca n't. ``

The blushing sea captain of the Burrow shook his read/write head furiously. `` No ! I have to do this not only for my son but for the others as well. I believe we could root for this off. ``

Harry thought for a minute but relented. `` Very well. ``

`` And I 'm going as well. '' said a delicate voice from a person sitting timidly at the far end of the room.

`` Dudley ? '' Harry stared in shock at his cousin. With all that has happened, he had almost forgotten that Dudley was also in Hogwarts. `` What are you doing here ? You 're supposed to be flooing to your mom 's plate. ``

`` I know but mum said that I should brook by your side today. She said it is little compared to what you have done for us. '' came the reply.

`` And what about you ? What do you think ? '' asked Harry shrewdly.

`` I think she 's right ... I want to serve. ``

prof 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 rectify, Dud. Besides, your mum needs you more. There are lots of people who need shelter at Crigod 's. ``

`` B-but -- ``

`` No argument now, please. I really appreciate the fact that you offered to avail and that alone is enough for me. I also know you 're gifted but, Dud, you 're needed elsewhere. Do you understand ? '' said Harry in a comfort voice.

`` Oh, ok. '' agreed Dudley reluctantly and left the room as quietly as he had come.

When Dudley has left, Harry surveyed the grim but determined faces around the room. One could assume that they were all ready to face Death but Harry knew they were all nervous as Hell. Who would n't ? Well, it seemed that a pep speech was in monastic order ...

`` I know what we 're going to do today is very difficult and I believe it 's scaring the hell out of everyone but we have trained comprehensively. There 's zip to fear. We are better prepared in this war now. We have more brawny allies on our side. Let me impart you the betting odds : Due to our past endeavour, Voldemort 's death-eaters have dwindled down to a measly 539
and to the highest degree of them are kids. We have 317 fully trained aurors and wizards, 84 highly capable DA penis, not to remark the forward-looking DA members who could accept on at least five death-eaters each and the other noncombatants who are most willing to aid us should the penury arises. The horror-inducing dementors are also on our slope ... We also have some hob ... giants .... Centaur ... house-elves ... fag ... supporting our cause. What else do we require ? Voldemort 's only hold over the wizarding is the frightening memory board of the putting to death, torture, and chaos during his reign of panic but it 's all in the past now. '' Harry paused for a while and noticed the radical 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 more to pull in. ``

The radical applauded him warmly when he concluded his picayune pep talk of the town.

`` So, are we fix 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 superpower and what he had done before the-boy-who-lived defeated him for the offset time.

Then for the next voice, the ministry erected a magnified pensive ( good manners of Harry ) that depicted what happened to the wizard 's Harlan Fiske Stone, the basilisk and finally the Christ's Resurrection of the dark lord during the end of the Triwizard Tournament.

Several masses were instantly aghast at what they saw. They knew famous Harry Potter, the-boy-who-lived, but no one actually realized the horrors he must have endured to hold up up to his name. For a min, they questioned the righteousness of their belief of pinning all their promise on a Pres Young boy. They had unwittingly stripped him of his youth. Merlin, it was harsh for anyone !

This was followed by a short breather -- a demonstration of a proper necromancer duel and a melancholy ace dance that involved a man and a woman swaying to a haunting tune while riding a broomstick and flying slowly around the stage.

Then the Minister announced the adjacent share of the program - the reenactment of Voldemort 's defeat exactly a year ago. Everyone paused to watch. This was the here and now that they have all been waiting for. They have read in the papers that 'You-know-who'was defeated but only a choice few knew how.

As the reenactment was being performed, the Minister and the others eyed all the entering with trepidation. The performance was about to end when the great unwashed felt a sudden change in the atmosphere. Gone was the hullabaloo and enthrallment in the interview story. It was replaced with dread and affright as person slowly approached the stage.

It was Lord Voldemort. There was no mistaking the ruby red oculus that was glowing dangerously, the claw-like fingers and the malevolent stance he exuded. He walked towards the stage like royalty. people parted to move over way to the fledgling. Some even fainted at the sight of his revolting expression that seemed to belong to the deuce himself. His hook threatened to gouge the life story out of anyone who dared outdoor stage in his way.

Following him were his most commit cronies, swaying their robes in a self-respecting mode and removing their punk as if to proudly display their face to the hushed crowd. Some of them came from the most prestigious family and their duplicity was evident as they dragged a bounds and bloodied teenage boy whose apparel was almost unrecognizable from the deletion and bruises he suffered while in imprisonment. The red hair was the only thing that gave his identity away.

Hermione fumed at the sight of his boyfriend but her dependable sense dictated that she should not do anything yet. It would be too grievous 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 wound son but it was just an act. Deep inside, she knew the pastor would like nothing more than to literally tear the man who dared harm his son into miniscule pieces.

`` partiality seeing you here, Voldemort, or is it Tom ? '' greeted the minister, devoid of any emotion.

`` Do n't ever name me that again. Where 's the boy ? '' demanded Voldemort.

Harry stepped on the stagecoach and hastily removed the concealing 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 chesty bearing made him a small wary. It was as if the night master knew something he did not.

As if sensing his thoughts, Voldemort leered at him once more, baring his painfully repulsive look in his behalf then spoke in a cold voice that was supposed to institutionalize thrill down his spinal column ; only what he felt was revulsion instead of fear.

`` …neither can live while the other survives… '' The dark Divine stated. `` Do you have any musical theme that recently, I have been seriously harboring the thought of recruiting you ? You would possess been a suitable addition to my privileged social rank. Together, we could have reigned the wizarding human race and purge it with all the impure races but I 've changed my intellect. Thanks to your pathetic and wretched friend here. I am now aware that it 's not possible. ``

Harry forced a stoical facial expression and glanced at the bloodied boldness of his intimately friend and instantly felt pity for what he must have undergone. There was no ghost of anger in his friend 's cheek, only compunction and exhaustion, and that was enough for him to understand that Ron did not betray him purposely.

`` I 'm sad, Harry. I 've tried but I 'm not just trade good enough. '' Ron managed to say, his centre pleading for forgiveness.

`` That 's all rightfield, Ron. He would have found out eventually anyway. '' He tried to placate his friend '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 unspoiled friend, Ron. ``

`` T-thanks, match ... ''

`` How come to ! '' mocked the dark lord before shifting his regard back to Harry. `` And do you know what else I 've learned, potter ? ``

`` wellspring, actually no, but I 'm for certain you 'd tell me anyway so better get on with it. '' replied Harry lazily, yawning for effect, as if the altogether thing was too irksome for him. The effect he 'd been aiming for was soon visible in his opposer 's face. Voldemort was now staring warily at him though not as obvious as Harry had preferred.

`` The prophecy only stated that it is possible for you to kill me but still, the probability of it taking place was only 50 percent. substance, it could also be the other way around. Tsk…tsk…tsk…what a shame ! All those age of prep …and all for nada ! '' Voldemort suddenly laughed and peered intently into Harry 's face as if searching for a chemical reaction of some form 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 take a leak you a deal. Let 's get some fun first. Choose any secret plan you want and I 'll let your friend go if you win. ``

`` And what if I lose ? ``

`` Then I shall have your head word. ``

Harry 's creative thinker worked overtime. This was a chance to lessen the sum of blood shed in the final battle. Of form, he could not really trust the shadow lord to comply with the formula and agreements but there was no harm in trying.

`` Let 's prove the wager gamy 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 mind. 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 ! '' Draco murmured under his breath, glaring at Harry for effect but found himself observing the issue with growing fascination. Harry 's unique approach to the situation intrigued him greatly.

Voldemort sneered with unmistakable disgust at the treasonous son of his most trusted follower before addressing his perennial enemy. `` Your foolishness astounds me ! Do n't you substantiate that you 're just making things easier for us ? '' stated Voldemort evenly. He was still puzzled by Potter 's sudden change of tack.

Harry ignored him too. `` So, do you concur ? ``

`` Naturally. What 's the game then ? ``

`` Toss coin. '' He declared defiantly, daring Voldemort to deny to diddle the muggle plot but the dark lord did not say anything except cast a suspicious eye on him, silently weighing his need for choosing it.

The reaction of the hearing was more song. Some muggle-borns laughed nervously at the seemingly laughable suggestion while pure-blood wiz seemed curious yet highly skeptical at the same time.

`` He lost it ! ``

`` What 's a 'Toss Coin'?

`` Harry, are you out of your thinker ? ! ? ``

`` He ca n't be severe ! ``

Amidst the rumpus, Luna instantly sent a telepathic subject matter to reassure Harry .'I told you…you are really bizarre but I like it…play with his judgment. Old Voldie 's already growing anxious. 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 take a crap him really uncomfortable. That one never failed to give masses the spook before .'said Luna in an amused tone.

Harry laughed inwardly .'I 'll keep that in mind .'

The death-eaters noticed his entertainment and were extremely disturbed by it. `` Master, are you quite sure this is not a trap ? ``

They eyed Harry warily. They were no dubiousness coming up with their own horrendous interpretation of the game - imagining it to be some form of an exceedingly vicious and violent duel of some form. After all, was n't it what they came here for ? The blood and panel ? The joy of killing, torturing and instilling fearfulness in the pith of those who oppose their noble vision ?

`` Silence ! '' the dark lord hissed angrily. matter were not going exactly as he planned and the thing that he hated almost future to potter was the do-or-die tactual sensation of not being in control. Unfortunately, he could not support out of ceramist 's challenge now. `` Shall we begin ? '' he spat as contemptuously as he could muster.

`` Certainly. Here is a galleon. Pick the slope you want and the one who wins two out three flip wins the game. '' declared Harry, his back talk curling slightly at the end in mild amusement.

Voldemort spitefully chose the 'Head'part. Harry only smirked at his option.

`` 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 audience. `` Kindly take 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 fussy being the dark lord ... ''

Voldemort nodded his headway unconsciously and was horrified when he realized what he had just done. several people were astounded as they witnessed the activity and realized the full conditional relation of his words. Even the death-eaters flinched at the Revelation. They had never truly believed that the boy was telling the truth when he taunted them before of Voldemort 's questionable heritage but here was an indisputable evidence and they were quite unnerved by it.

Harry stole a glance at Voldemort 's fuming figure and decided not to overstretch his forbearance this early. `` Anyway, the coin has two incline - the Head and the tail. To be mediocre, both Voldemort and I are going to toss it then whoever 's slope appears wins that round. '' Harry raised his scepter. `` On the count of three ... ..1 ... ..2 ... ..3 .... ''

Both Voldemort and Harry used their verge to jactitate the galleon then waited in antipation for the outcome.
The audience, too, held their breath as they intently observed the steadily declining swirl of the coin until it finally stopped.

Tailb

The total idle side cheered and were doing high-fives of their own while death-eaters pointed their baton ominously at them but could not really do anything.

Harry sighed with ministration and grinned. `` well, I win. Sorry, Tom. '' he said though not feeling sorry at all.

Voldemort glared at him in rejoinder and concentrated hard for the second toss.

`` On the numeration of three ... 1 ... .2 ... ..3 .... ''

Again, they both used their baton to toss the galleon, but this clip, Harry felt something that he should not have. 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.

capitulum

The death-eaters immediately sent sorry marks on the sky in their fervor, shocking the wits out of those who were not able to witness the celebration, while the perch side booed and tried to thrust some dark cloaked figures out of the way to get a better vista, momentarily forgetting that those were death-eaters they were jostling aside.

'Damn !'Harry thought. 'This man could not even bet decently .'

`` Looks like I won, Potter. '' Voldemort had regained his confidence in winning the 2d pass and was taking great pleasure in rubbing it in.

`` Just as I have expected ... you wo n't honor the rule of the secret plan, Tom. You could never act a comely game if your life depended on it. '' stated Harry, his fount 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 blast. Do n't say I did n't monish you. '' Harry said as the air startled to sizzle with energy.

`` On the count of three ... 1 .... ''

`` get it all you 've got, Tom. Do n't hold back. '' uttered Harry ominously, his eye never leaving his opponent 's face.

`` ... 2 .... ''

`` I wo n't. '' declared Voldemort with the same intensity but Harry did not omit the slight waver in his tone.

`` ... 3 .... ''

The galleon was tossed for the last time and everyone waited with bated breath as the coined spun continuously but instead of losing f number, the galleon appeared to twirl faster than before until no one could clearly predict the possible resultant of the concluding toss ...

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Chapter 21 : The final pass


The intact light side watched with great trepidation as Voldemort launched a full attack on the galleon, staging some highly complicated maneuvers to push it to fall in his favour. With a combining of wand and wandless spells hurled at it, the defenseless coin slowly started to stoop towards the evil man while its swirling became more frantic. For one outrageous minute, they had all thought that the iniquity lord would win. It was only a bare in from the soil and the necromancer saviour seemed unable to do anything but hold out one handwriting to keep it from falling.

Evidently anticipating his victory, Voldemort gave a triumphant sneer at Harry. `` Thank you for making matter light, ceramicist, and for that, I might even let you live but I ca n't speak 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 ones to erase you from creation ? poor people kid ... tsk..tsk ... tsk ... and to call back I really enjoyed the times we spent together. Perhaps we can have a right duel again some fourth dimension ... if you 're still alert, that is. ''

To his surprise, however, Harry seemed unfazed by his taunts.

'' The one with the mightiness to vanquish the shadow Lord had come…and the Dark Divine will mark him as his equal, but he will have business leader the Dark noble knows not ...

`` What are you talking about, Tom ? The game 's not over yet. '' said Harry. `` In fact, it 's just warming up. '' With that, he promptly flicked one finger and the coin swung to the former side at a winking of an eye.

Voldemort 's agitation as Harry tipped the coin was priceless. The dark lord exerted considerable baron to prevent the coin from falling. He barely made it in clock time and now his expression was just plain lethal. No gleefulness ... No playing games anymore ... and Harry realized that, too, for he immediately enclosed the area surrounding him and Voldemort with a shield appealingness to protect the people from being hit by any cast or ricochet curse.

Once more, the coin was stuck in the middle, whirling in a state of anarchy and the air began to reek of cauterize metal as the final toss intensified. They did not cognize it yet but the countless trance thrown was beginning to take its price on the coin. The lone matter that was preventing it from being destroyed was its continued round motion holding all go at bay. Then for some peculiar reason, all the forces applied gravitated towards the core then shot upwards at a pep pill of light.

Harry looked stunned for a moment, at a exit as to what could possibly be causing this weird occurrence, then his eyes widened in alarm as he realized what Voldemort was intending to do. He tried to forget the commingle trance from going upwards but between controlling the coin and maintaining a shell magic spell around them, he realized that he may not accept enough military strength to accomplish everything at once.

Voldemort was harnessing their combined free energy to give a portal site -- a portal that would release who-knows-what-kind-of-spirits but knowing him, it would definitely not be nonesuch and querubins. Harry 's care were confirmed as the once peaceful earth began to shake tremendously at the vociferous disruption of nature 's balance. more than and more people were succumbing into the foolish whimsy that 'apocalypse'had come to end all things. And as if that was not enough, a terrible storm started to brew ... with shock of lightning forming eerie shapes in the sky.

Harry took a few second base to absorb everything that was happening around him. The rain had poured and the thunder and lightning added a sure common sense of foreboding to the current situation. Summoning his remaining persuasiveness, Harry pointed his wand at the galleon.

`` MAXIMO REDUCTO ! ! ! '' He felt the rush of energy class through his wand, blasting the coin into tiny opus. The try greatly drained his strength but he hoped it would be plenty to block the invocation.

The grinding sound of exploding metal disrupted everyone 's absorption and time seemed to stand still as every single eye followed each speck that was falling on the basis. Harry thought that it had gone well until he felt a stinging sensation on his redress bridge player.

`` Look ! The boy 's wand is on fire ! '' exclaimed one observer.

Harry promptly dropped the wand as the warmth became intolerable and watched in frustration as it was consumed by the flaming. Apparently, the rain was not enough to keep it from burning. 'Damn wand ! Too weak for my need… I wish I could consume my old wand back…'he thought wryly. Wandless magic was great but he was also mindful that he would be overcome with fatigue duty sooner than he preferred.

The onlooker stared at each other, wondering who won the game and what would happen now that Harry no longer had a verge but nobody could provide an acceptable result.

`` You-know-who was obviously using some underhand tricks therefore Harry Potter won by default option. '' said an old Wise man, nodding his head slightly in reflexion.

`` half-wit ! Did n't you see he ruin that hoot coin cause he was losing ? '' yelled one of Voldemort 's slaves, furious that anyone dared to hint that his master lost.

`` Hey, hey ! follow your language, young 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 Creator was doing yet.

Voldemort, however, was quick to designate his finger on his rival. `` That 's blatant cheating, ceramist ! '' he roared in fierceness as the push faded gradually.

`` And what do you prognosticate that - fair dramatic play ? '' Harry retorted angrily, pointing at the remaining rays of light. He had hoped that he had halted the summoning but he was too belated ... a small hole has already been created ... and he had no verge now.

Voldemort noticed his baton 's absence too and the malevolent smirk returned to embellish his charred backtalk. `` It would n't be long now, Potter. Just wait ... '' the dark noble stated with utter malevolency then, completely ignoring the boy, he raised his men and began chanting an ancient trance that no one has heard of before. His most firm handmaiden apparated later to mould 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, the great unwashed ran around like madmen, unsure of what to do and where to take refuge. chaos consumed the entire shopping center. Some had the good horse sense to apparate to safe but others seemed to block the little thing called 'magic'that all beldam and wizards could perform especially in meter of dire need.

The death-eaters outside the R-2 took the hoo-ha as a signal to hex the disoriented people to their marrow'contentedness. Trolls, giants, werewolves and early dark creatures shortly joined in the uproar. Fortunately, the sun has not fallen yet, effectively hindering the reaching of Voldemort 's most powerful allies -- the blood-sucking predators and zombies. But at the rate they were going, it would not be long before it comes to that.

Aurors and club members did not waste any clock time though. As soon as they noticed the new reaching, they quickly shot red arc on the sky to signalise that it was time for the reinforcements to arrive. The majestic Centaurus were the inaugural ace to do the 'call', followed by the goblins ... and there were giant and spiders too ! They were led by a grim-faced Hagrid whom none had seen for a long time but it later became manifest that his difficult work with the tool had paid off.

Soon, a full-pledged fight had erupted at the still crowded plaza. trolling against trolls ... colossus against giants ... centaurs against loup-garou ... hulk spiders against other benighted animal ... necromancer against wizards ...

'This war causes nothing but death and destruction .'Harry thought as he witnessed the battle blossom. 'Our mankind should not be like this. We could all co-exist and bouncy peacefully .'He was sickened by the situation thus, strengthening his result to end the war that day.

As per agreed battle location, adult wizards tackled the death-eaters attacking innocent and defenselessly civilians and the DA members handled those in the immediate vicinity of Harry. On first glimpse, the arrangement seemed foolish and severe but they all agreed that although DA members could handle dark wizards, it would be very difficult for them to put spells where there were several noncombatants in the melodic line of fire so the rules of order just assigned the Young defenders to watch their dorsum and assist the portkey makers in their job.

Professors McGonagall, Flitwick and vector ( portkey makers ) were the ace in complaint of the production of pre-arranged portkeys that would channel the innocent bystanders to assorted good houses. Unfortunately, its statistical distribution was proving to be a very take exception undertaking for the assigned DA members since death-eaters had a nasty habit of getting in their way. Violent confrontation just could not be avoided even if they wanted to. Once or twice, each of them missed death by a few inches but fortunately ended up with only aching soundbox, badly broken finger cymbals and severely wounded form. Nothing John Roy Major. No cause for alarm. It was just the usual.

ma'am Pomfrey, lady Pince and other volunteer healer from St. Mungo 's were the ones handling the fatal accident. There was simply no time to go to the Hogwart 's hospital annexe and they had to adjure an interim clinic behind the stagecoach. They worked extra time healing the wounded and mending break away bones while professor Severus Snape labored on the mass yield of healing, reviving and strengthening potions in his make-shift laboratory beside the clinic. tool Pettigrew worked as his supporter. Some ministry officials and aurors were sent to protect them from harm. Only heaven knew how many would have been dead if they were not that adept in their chosen field.

As for Harry, he concentrated on the vile creature before him who spearheaded the acts of violence and demolition. Hopefully, the house-elves led by Dobby were faring well in their posts. He would n't want Voldemort and his cronies to just disappear when the going gets too approximative for them like what happened in the Department of Mysteries.

He looked up again. The hole was getting wider and if he did not relieve it at once, matter could get really ugly for them. 'Damn ! He was really invoking the spirits !'He cursed himself mentally as he realized that he did not consume any glimmer at all on how to counter that ancient piece. He should consume paid more attention to the contents of the prophecy.


…yariks ariks …yariks ariks
ti kumen ah-ha
ah-ha ku ya ba rin …..


`` ABSOLUTO SCELLER ! '' Harry wandlessly attempted to close the gob but to his dismay, his infrangible sealing charm had no issue whatsoever. It did not even reach the target.

At the corner of his eye, Harry noted that the elevate DA fellow member seized the fortune to rescue Ron. There was no falter in their apparent motion. Ginny and Neville viciously attacked the death-eaters while Luna and Hermione attempted to cure and revive Ron. genus Draco, being the instinctive leader that he was, rapidly assigned DA penis to strategic locations while the red-headed boy was being healed. 'Good. At least Ron 's in secure hands now .'he thought.

`` INCENDIO ! IMPEDIMENTA ! '' Harry furiously flung the curses at the death-eaters within the circle. There was only one affair in his mind. He had to break through Voldemort 's barrier.

The death-eaters erected their own protective ward while throwing their own hexes at Harry.

`` pudding head boy ! Why do n't you just break up ? '' snarled Mcnair as he hurled a complete reductor expletive 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 try but he did not want to back out.

`` LATIGO INFLAMORE ! ! ! '' a flame rope emerged from Rookwood 's hired hand and whipped Harry with it.

One eyelash collided with Harry 's back and he almost fell over from the stinging sensation of burning pulp but he did not let it distract him from his main objective. Fuming with cult, he retaliated with an ultimate freezing charm to turn in the offensive tool unserviceable.

`` You have small fry too, Rookwood. How would you feel if individual of your own kind offend your children just because they happened to be on the face-to-face English ? '' he queried the man who used to bring for the ministry, an agency sworn to protect the people.

`` No tike of mine shall counterbalance our noble cause. If they do, I will belt down them myself. '' Rookwood retorted in an icy musical note, leaving Harry with no doubt that his commitment to his master was above any other.

`` merlin ! You 've really sold your soul to the daemon and for what -- a few thousand galleons ? '' shouted Harry in skepticism.

`` For powerfulness, Potter ... .and glory ... '' It was Lucius who answered this clip, eyeing Harry with so lots contempt 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 baron and as for halo ... .there 's zip 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 enraged death-eaters came flying simultaneously. Harry struggled to fudge them all while shooting unsavoury hexes of his own but his exhaustion was catching up with him. His reflex was slowing down.

`` HYDROXY OXYDUS ! ! ! '' Three spokesperson yelled at once.

Harry spun around to see who had cast the spell. One was Ron. There was still some trace of the torturing but he seemed definitely better. Behind him were Luna and Hermione who were smiling warmly at him.

`` gladiola you 're back, mate. Are you for certain 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 pull in me pretermit the fun. '' replied Ron, grinning from ear to ear.

`` Hey, need any helper ? ''

One hired man tapped Harry 's shoulders and a familiar warmth immediately flooded his whole being as he saw Ginny, Neville and Draco standing behind, set to fight with him. He was very fortunate indeed to have such truehearted ally. He smiled and nodded. `` I could definitely use your help against those idiots. '' he said, pointing his finger on the death-eaters who were still slightly disoriented after the weewee carom spell.

Voldemort 's lackeys were greatly dismayed by the encroachment and conveniently forgot that they were supposed to guard their headmaster. They each tackled one of the advanced DA penis who were Sir Thomas More than aegir to practice what they 've trained so heavily for.

Harry was thankful to be away from Voldemort 's menacing and revolting presence for a piece but his fugitive respite was over. He tried every powerful tour conceivable to unhinge the dark lord but naught seemed to be working. It was seeming that the ancient incantation was protecting him until he could finish the invocation. Getting dire, he scanned the crowd once more to face for someone who could possible give him some relevant answers but all was busy fighting or healing.

He dared to bet up once more and was deeply outrage when he witnessed some phantasmal trope emerging from the portal and several more than were fighting to elude from their confinement. To make things unfit, the violent storm had already escalated into a tropical cyclone and thunder and lightning were multiplying the fear cistron for almost a thou times.

'Potter .'A vox spoke softly in his head.

'... and I 'm hearing voices again ... great ... just with child !'

'POTTER .'

'... the voice just would n't go away ...'

'POTTER ! ! ! !'The voice was more insistent this metre.

A lightning suddenly blinded him from everything and he could see nothing but White River ... pure white..and the voice seemed so hollow ... could it be..'God, is that you ? Have you gone to take back the bad spirits ?'asked Harry tentatively, feeling ridiculous yet odd at the same time.

'What the pit are you rambling about, thrower ?'The spokesperson roared in his head, followed by a certain awful input about dim-witted saviour blah-blah-blah ...

'Professor Snape ... ?'Harry slowly turned around saw a tousled Professor Snape who was still carrying several containers of freshly made potions on his hands. The professor must experience realized what happened too and decided to help. He was mentally communicating with him and there was no uncertainty that too a lot exhaust and chemicals were making him a lilliputian cranky.

'Good. I thought we 've lost you for a minute there .'A immense suspiration of relief followed then ... 'WHAT THE underworld ARE YOU wait FOR ? SUMMON THE DE-MEN-TORS NOW ! ! ! THEY 'RE THE ONLY 1 THAT CAN bunker THE SPIRITS ! ! !'

No response.

'POTTER ? ! ?'the voice inquired in an exasperated tone yet there was also a cold-shoulder pinch of concern.

'Ooops, sorry, Professor. Just wanted to arrive at certain that it 's not old Voldie toying with my head .'

Snape 's only reaction was a sharp 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 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 bring their organic structure to safety.

`` It 's time for you to fee. gaining control those malignant spirits ! '' The dementors bowed slightly and went on their way to track down the wandering souls.

Soon, the plaza was filled with gaudy shrieks of dissent by the spirits. They had just escaped their prison and were definitely agonized by the prospect of being locked up once more. Voldemort was positively bloodless when he saw what Harry was doing and more so when he noticed that his minions were being beaten to a pulp but for some grounds, he did not seem too concerned.

... The Dark Maker would invoke the spirits but the one would entrap their souls ... his handmaiden shall be overcome ...

Harry then slumped on the solid ground in exhaustion and decided to watch how the others were doing. He was ecstatic to determine out that they were winning. All the innocent bystanders had been led to guard. Ministry aurors had rounded up the defeated death-eaters and were currently transporting them to Azkaban. near of the dark creatures were slaughtered and the few survivors had fled. The dementors were having a field day and almost of the emotional state had been contained. But he did not allow himself to be complacent. Anything could happen within the side by side few minutes and the lunar time period could still turn against their party favor easily. His heart swelled with pridefulness when he observed that none of his friend needed any help at all except for Draco who seemed to be struggling within himself as he fought with his own father. This is going to be very interesting .'he thought.

`` beginner, how could you be so blind ? The night lord has given you nothing. You 've traded your soul for nil. Is n't your family more crucial than that monster ? '' stated Draco calmly, pleading his Church Father to translate.

`` Nonsense ! You 've spent too much time with the mudbloods and muggle-lovers to fully comprehend the nobility of our causal agent. The Malfoy 's have always been sound enough to discern where our loyalties should lie and I thought you 're just as clever but no -- you had to link with inferior multitude. You 're a shame ! '' With that, Lucius threw curses at Dragon with such ferocity that no one would even think that they were related.

Draco threw spells meant to enamor and not to harm his begetter while Lucius, being the heartless shit that he was, showed no mercy at all as he hurled herculean glum curses on his lonesome child. In fact, he did not even hesitate to pronounce the dreaded words when his son fell down after being hit with a particularly cruddy spell.

`` How dare you humiliate me in front of my Master ! Aveda ... ... ... ... ... Kedavra ! ''

Harry suddenly went numb. He saw Draco 's eyes widened with revulsion and sadness as the fiddling green light sped towards his limp form.

Draco closed his eyes, accepting his terrible lot. He would n't bunk anyway ... he could n't move. He just could n't trust that his own flesh and line could be that ruthless.

Harry saw all this and felt remorse for the boy. He used to feel sorry for himself because his parents were killed when he was still a baby but Dragon definitely had it worse and though he used to be an chesty brat, he did not deserve this treatment from anyone especially from that wretched alibi of a man.

... a fearful thunderstorm would arrive at the time when the terminal battle shall be fought ... Seven truehearted allies shall be with him ... but one will not survive ...

`` NOOOOOOO ! ! ! ! '' With a sudden rush of epinephrine, Harry attempted to deflect the killing curse but it was too strong. Lucius must give birth felt such right hatred towards his son. Without a thought for his own guard, Harry swiftly leapt to force 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 death 's supposed to experience like ?'

He sensed someone rush to his side, embracing him tightly. `` Oh, my God ! Are you all right, hon ? ``

'Hon ?'Harry opened his eyes tentatively and was stunned at the scene before him. Ginny and Neville had their wands pointed at an freeze Lucius. Dragon was weakly attempting to place upright up and judging from his shiny expression, he also could n't believe that he was still alive. But the image of Ron consoling a dolorous Hermione was deeply disturbing.

`` W-what happened ? '' he asked worriedly.

Ron did not reply. Instead, he let his head hang low and pointed one quivering finger at a flesh lying on the ground.

Harry gradually turned his regard to where Ron 's finger's breadth led to, fearing the defective but he had to cognise. A gloomy secretiveness followed as he stared in seismic disturbance at the limp and lifeless human body of the one who saved his life.

It was Dobby -- - Dobby, the house-elf.

It was then that he realized how a good deal he must have meant to Dobby for him to do that. And before he realized it, teardrop had begun to fall on his cheeks as everything that Dobby had done for him fare flashing back in his memories.



`` Dobby has come…to warn you…There 's a plot…a plot to stimulate terrible things… ''

`` Err…Dobby, why do n't you sit down ? ``

`` Sit down ? Sit down ? I 've never been asked to sit down by a wizard…like an equal… ''

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`` Why are you doing this, Dobby ? ``

`` Dobby has to admonish Harry ceramist and if my master knew….Dobby had to iron out his hands… ''

`` So you sent those bludgers to help me ? ! ? Be glad that my off-white have not grown back or I 'd get strangled you to death… ''

`` Dobby is used to death threats, sir. Dobby gets them five fourth dimension a day at home…. ``

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`` What can Dobby do for you, Mr Harry Potter ? Do you require some cookie ? ``

`` No, Dobby. I just dropped by to give your giving. ``

`` Oh, Mister Harry potter is so variety. Thank you very much ! ! ! '' Dobby hugged him and jumped up and down as if seven duad of socks were the most precious gift in the world.

`` Just call me Harry. That 's what my Friend call me. ``

`` A f-friend ? You think of Dobby as a f-friend ? ``


Dobby had risked his sprightliness numerous times to help him. He broke the house-elf code to warn him of the dangers ahead and suffered wicked harm because of it. If it were not for Dobby, he would n't take in found out about the elbow room of Requirement -- where the DA was formed in defiance to Dolores Umbridge 's dismal teaching ; where they took refuge after the gloam 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 friends just needed something as picayune as midnight bite or hot chocolate. And what had he given him in return -- drogue ?

Another sharp bawling brought him back to his senses.

`` Mr potter is the cracking wizard alive. He gave Dobby his freedom. He treated extremely low frequency as equals…Mister Potter gave our self-worth back. '' The small elf 's articulatio humeri trembled as she spoke those heartfelt give-and-take. It was Winky and Harry felt more rueful than ever. Dobby was the one who inspired the elves to consider that they were not inferior beings…and now, he was gone.

`` I 'm no-count, Winky. '' was all that Harry could deal to say. He felt that a lubber had formed in his throat and he could n't say anything else. His ally were silent as well.

`` It was not your fault, sir. It was the iniquity man 's shift. '' cried the elf and hugged Harry as if to console him.

`` How touching ! I never thought you had any real number concern for that beast. ''

The group wheeled around to see who had dared form a mockery of their heartbreak. It was Voldemort. The invocation was completed and he strode to them with so lots assurance that it was quite unnerving.

`` You 're alone now, Tom. You 're minions were gone. Why do n't just present up while you still got the chance ? I really do n't want to obliterate anyone -- even you….especially you. I do n't desire my deal to be tainted with your envenom parentage. '' stated Harry, his rage building once more.

`` Give up ? You must be kidding, potter. Once I 've won, I can always resurrect my followers and recruit some more mighty ones. '' replied the iniquity Almighty, his amazing display of ataraxis baffling the grouping. `` I have finished the summoning. '' he declared triumphantly.

`` wellspring, that 's rather obvious. '' said Harry dryly. `` But it 's also obvious that the dementors have managed to entrap the somebody. ``

`` Oh, that…I forgot to bring up that I only need one ... ''

`` W-what do you mean ? '' asked Ginny anxiously.

`` Slytherin 's soul had come and transferred his power to me. '' the dark Jehovah replied proudly.

Harry laughed derisively. `` You mean you went to all that trouble for that ? My goodness ! I thought that you, after claiming that you 're Slytherin 's heir, had already inherited it. But of form you had do something extra since you 're not a pure rake. ``

The dark lord merely scowled at his remark. `` I 'm sure you wo n't find it humorous once I 'm through with you. ``

`` rise it then. '' challenged Harry, his flavour not wavering a bit. The sooner he learned what his opposition 's new powers were, the better.

The dark lord 's eyes turned blood line red with vehemence at the provocation. He raised his handwriting and turned everything to ice.

`` How about that, Potter ? '' Voldemort grinned maliciously. Before Harry could say anything, he swept his manus once more and trapped everyone present tense in a frozen square block. `` Or that ? They would die there, Potter…no one could hold that frigid but at least, they would stay that way forever. '' The dark cackled merrily at his achievement.

`` You 've become an elemental… '' whispered Harry in surprise.

`` Brilliant price reduction ! And our link was the only affair that saved you from that destiny. But it does n't count. Now they would witness your death and would not be able to do anything. We 're both alone. ''

The dark lord rambled more about his accomplishment, how bang-up and potent he had become, and what he would do after…unfortunately, he had lost his sole interview. Harry had already conjured a huge fireball and was currently thawing the ice to free his protagonist. Half-way through, Voldemort had noticed the lack of angry rejoinder and terrified shrieks.

`` CRUCIO ! '' he yelled and roared with malicious laughter as he watched Harry collapse on the soil, writhing in pain.

Harry struggled to see how his friends were doing and was puzzled to see them all frantically pointing their fingers upwards. Curiously, he looked up to view what the inflammation was all about. The hepatic portal vein was still open -- - so what ? Then he saw it, or them to be precise. Then he smiled. avail has arrived and just in time…

spirits of his parents, Dumbledore, Sirius, Cedric and Dobby formed a ghostly shield around him to perturb Voldemort while another swiftly entered the circle.

`` What are you doing, boy ? You 'll never make this without your old wand. '' admonished the purport of an old man with wide wan eyes that radiancy like the synodic month light. Harry wondered how he ever got the creepy feeling when he had bought his verge from him before. The old man had a kind face and a Wise, penetrating gaze that reminded him of Dumbledore.

`` But my wand was broken ... '' argued Harry weakly.

`` Is it your wand or not ? '' Harry nodded reluctantly. `` Then muster it and let me do the relief. ``

Harry held out his hand and focused his mind on his verge. It was an strange compounding - holly and phoenix feather, eleven in, nice and supple. `` Accio verge ! '' To his amazement, a whisper of wind paved the course for Fawkes as it zoomed towards him. Then the phoenix stopped and flew directly to Mr. Ollivander, dropping Harry 's wand 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 gilded flame began to gird both of them. The love 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. Nothing else mattered as the phoenix feather wrapped around the matchwood of Sir Henry Wood, joining them together.

Harry stood transfixed as the legendary bird shed a teardrop on his wand 's core. The process was double-dyed. Finally, the greatest wandmaker of all time, handed the revived baton to its rightful owner.

`` Try it. '' said the wandmaker.

Harry raised the wand above his heading, brought it swishing down through the damp air and a stream of red and gold glint shot from the end like a pyrotechnic, throwing dancing spots of luminosity on to the sky.
The wandmaker smiled and bowed slightly. He did not bear the sullen expression of somebody who had lived through the darkest of times. He just seemed content that his mission had been fulfilled.

`` I knew you were destined for great affair, Mister Potter. I am deeply honored for having met you, not because you are the boy-who-lived but because you are a truly wondrous mortal. You have suffered so much yet still maintained your power to give care for others. ``

`` Thank you, sir. ''

`` It 's my joy. Now, fulfill your fate and please do be prophylactic, 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 minutes. We 're not signify be here. ``

`` Did Voldemort belt down you, too ? ``

`` Yes, he did when I refused to make him a more powerful wand. But do n't crush him out of revenge. Do it because it 's the right affair to do. '' said the wise, old man as his feel slowly faded.

Harry waved and turned to the specter shielding him.

`` I wish we 'd become ally then, Harry. You 're a cool off guy. '' said Cedric and smiled to show that he meant what he said.

`` Dobby is all right, Harry. Dobby did something honorable and he 's proud of it. Professor Dumbledore said decease is just another risky venture and he 's right. Please tell Winky that Dobby will keep an eye on over her and that she must persist in 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 alright. '' stated Sothis in a orphic tone.

`` Do n't worry, Harry. Tom may be the heir of Slytherin but you are Gryffindor 's heritor and you do n't need to perform that ridiculous ritual to get it. If my noesis of our enemy is still accurate, then I 'd presume speak that you 'll get out soon enough. '' said Dumbledore in the deep feeling, his eyes twinkling in amusement.

Harry tearfully nodded and waved as the heart vanished. `` Thank you all. I hope your feat would n't be wasted this time. ``

As the souls disappeared, the revolting face of his enemy came to see once more.

`` So, the reunion is finally over. You think having your wand back would aid ? '' The night lord spat viciously. `` You 're still no match for the mogul of Salazar Slytherin ! '' With that, Voldemort raised his handwriting and the storm instantly became more tearing. He integrated the lightning and brutally hurled it towards the boy 's fallible body.

Silence.

Nothing could be heard as the lightning struck Harry 's frail descriptor. The impact forced the primer to break, burying Harry 's eubstance inside.

`` DIE ! potter, DIE ! '' Voldemort hollered and hooted maniacally. The electricity overload would surely reduce the boy to ash. There would be no dead body to resurrect…it would definitely be beyond recognition…heck, not even the scar would be visible. He danced around like weirdo and hexed around wildly. He frowned at that. It was not as enjoyable as cursing tangible people. He thought some more. 'What the snake pit ? potter 's dead…might as well receive some fun with his friends…'

With that fiendish idea, he commanded the wind to earn way and a blazing flak erupted from his paw. He flung them on Harry 's friends for they were the unlucky ones nearest to his location. His centre fell on the block torso of Snape and Wormtail as he searched for early people to bet with. Another cruel grin crossed his lips. 'Ah, the double-crosser ! I 'll deal with them later…'. He waited for the six figures to clear the full impact of the state of affairs. He did n't have to wait long.

`` HARRRYYY ! ! ! ! ``

`` pigeon hawk ! Did any of you see what happened ? ``

`` No, the tempest had blurred my vision… ''

`` But where 's Harry ? ``

`` Perhaps I can enlighten you… ''

The six turned around anxiously and were extremely upset to see the nighttime Almighty standing coolly there while their booster was nowhere to be found. It was not good but they did not say anything. Instead, they glared at him with unconcealed defiance.

`` Still unregenerate I see. '' smirked Voldemort. `` But your pathetic Quaker 's dead… ''

An astounded silence followed. Then Luna bravely stepped forward and arched an eyebrow. `` You 're lying. '' she declared with such clarity that everyone was inclined to believe her.

`` No ? Then look at that fire cranny. Potter 's buried there. No one could be after being struck by multiple lightning. ``

`` No one should hold up 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 lord became greatly annoyed at the reminder. `` IT Department of Energy N'T subject IF YOU BELIEVE IT OR NOT. THE POINT IS HE 'S DEAD. NO ONE 'S GOING TO SAVE YOU NOW. '' he roared hysterically, momentarily losing his control over the situation.

`` Then we 're just going to save ourselves. '' declared Neville and courageously sent a bedaze spell to the darkness lord.

`` Yeah, you wo n't get rid of us that easily ! '' yelled Dragon and swan his own cuss to him.

The six teenagers forgot their booking and begun flinging curses at him at every chance. Voldemort 's optic held a maniac spark as he dodged the curse sent his way and took great pleasure in bringing unrivaled pain to his 'toys'. When he noticed that his playmates could n't play to his satisfaction, he got tired of the game and summoned the lightning once more.

`` biz over. '' The dark lord muttered wickedly as he brought down the lightning to burn their bodies.

The six teenager tried to roll out of the way but they need n't ingest bothered. The blow never came.

`` Hey, Tom ! Did you omit me ? ``

`` W-what ? H-how ? '' Voldemort stammered in surprise.

`` My scar 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 helping hand controlling the guidance 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 script to deflect the seeable electric discharge. He had no scrape that could suck and he was not really in the humour to prove if he would be revitalized by it.

`` Scared now, Tom. You must cause forgotten one tiny point in your haste to complete the patch - once the portal is open, you could not filter the spirit that would emerge. I am Gryffindor 's inheritor and he had also transferred his elementary abilities to me. ''

Voldemort grew More dire as it became increasingly obvious that his advantage over the boy had vanished into slight air. He only had one more trick up his arm. He knew Hogwart 's do not teach this old fighting technique anymore.

`` ACCIO SLYTHERIN 'S steel ! ! ! '' he yelled and a silver brand with a snake emblem elegantly embellished on its hilt came flying out of nowhere. It was also covered with a sticky green sum that emitted a filthy scent.

'Poison…'Harry thought in disgust,

Voldemort gripped the artillery tightly and glared menacingly at the boy. Godric Gryffindor was a brilliant swordsman in his clip but that ability could not be transferred. It had to be acquired through rigorous training and years of recitation. 'The Potter kid would be helpless this metre .'His high spirits was magnified as he watched ceramicist 's hesitancy. What he did not know was that Harry 's lack of ebullience was for an entirely different reason.

`` Accio Gryffindor 's Sword ! '' Harry sighed heavily. He had hoped that blade would not be used in his battle with Voldemort. The prophecy was gradually coming true and he did not like the idea of a pre-determined portion. It made him find like a matter and not a person with his own exempt will. Nevertheless, the situation was there and he had to go through with it however loath he may be. He just hoped that after this, there would be no early ridiculous vaticination hanging over his head.

With their swords on one hand and wands at former, the duel began. Voldemort immediately thrusted his face leg and stabbed Harry with his sword arm. Harry blocked the nose candy before the blade could touch his torso but it grazed his arm lightly instead. Voldemort excitedly watched the line of descent goo from his body before performing some feints to misguide his opposition into parrying in a dissimilar guidance. Harry counter-attacked by performing a complicated sword dancing that he knew would tremendously vex his antagonist. He had expected Voldemort to tire out easily and just surrender but it seemed that Voldemort did not consider it as an option.

As the duel transpired, both proved to be skilled in the art of swordsmanship. Then their brand met with a aloud clang and the sudden encroachment caused the swords to ricochet in polar direction.

Harry was the first to recover from the forceful hit. He turned to where the blade had fallen. `` ACCIO SWORD ! '' he shouted and held out his flop hired hand to catch the blade on its ruby hilt. To his amazement, two swords came rushing to his hand instead of just one.

Voldemort had noticed it too and immediately lunged forward in an attempt to arrest the sword before it reached Harry 's hand. But he was too late…Harry had dropped his wand and promptly caught the two blade on his hands. The sudden randomness caused Harry to turn around in haste, with both sword sticking out…and he did n't sustain enough time to oppose. It all happened so fast. He just saw a fuzz of apparent movement before Voldemort painfully collided with the sharp-edge of a sword. And yes, Harry noted wryly as Voldemort 's lifeless physical structure collapsed on the footing, it was the envenom steel -- brand of Slytherin.

... he shall kick the bucket by his own sword ... and his remains shall lodge in at the snake 's bedchamber till the end of sentence ... ''

Suddenly, Harry felt hot bout sliding down his brass. 'Merlin, it 's over ! It 's finally over !'He could n't believe it. After various years of battle, multitudinous deaths, and mass destruction….the shadow days have passed. He had his wish…now he could live in peace…No more prophecies…no more fighting…just plain, normal life….just like everyone else.

He felt his ally approaching…their step hesitant…as if they, too could n't believe their centre.

`` Harry ? It 's over, is n't it ? '' It was Dragon. And his look was hopeful, his pale blue eyes betraying all unshed emotions that he had carefully hidden all those year. Why should he ? He was release now…No more dark lord to occupy about…No more father to instill. Lucius had made it clear that he was no son of his and he was fine with that. 'Good riddance !'he thought happily without even a speck of regret. Lucius had never really been a father to him anyway.

Harry slightly nodded his headway in confirmation. Then a slender laughter escaped his parched pharynx as a unusual realization dawned on him…'How ironic ! After all the trouble he went through….Merlin ! The graven image must be drunk when they pre-determined that lot. '' his laughter intensified at the thought. 'The most fell, most cunning, most evil star of all time died in …an….accident ...'

`` Are you, okay ? '' Luna asked tenderly when she noticed the strange emotions passing through his brass. `` You do agnise what happened, do n't you ? ``

`` Yeah… '' replied Harry. An amazed incredulity still written on his face.

`` Well, the prognostication did number true but technically, you 're not a manslayer, Harry, so do n't grate too practically about it… '' said Hermione to soothe 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 ace on his arm where Slytherin 's Sword had grazed before was making him queasy. And he wanted zilch but to succumb to the darkness that was beginning to overpower his senses…
Author 's Note : This is the end chapter, finally ! So please review, thanks to everyone ....



EPILOGUE

July 2009 ( 12 years later ... )


`` Everything went hazy for Harry after that. Definitely, Fawkes came to heal his wound and he had locked Voldemort 's corpse in the sleeping room of arcanum. The vicious man 's corpse will be locked away forever since aside from Harry, there is no other parseltongue alive. '' said the narrator to the children in front of him. They were clearly engrossed by the strange tale and that encouraged him to persist in. `` The bad guys were imprisoned in Azkaban including Peter Pettigrew. '' The children 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 follow. ``

`` What happened to the others ? '' asked a bushy-haired girl with an stupefy rage for data as her mother.

`` Oh, impatient, are we ? Well, Mr. President Arthur Weasley was still the pastor and a fair and honest one at that. He was also very fighting in advocating the rights of other puppet like house-elves, werewolves, centaur and hobgoblin. professor McGonagall was still the Headmistress. professor Snape relinquished his position as the point of Slytherin House and Potions Master to Draco who turned out to be truly efficient with his job. Professor Snape also assisted the new dadaism teacher from fourth dimension to time -- surmisal who ? ``

`` Harry Potter ? '' asked a red-headed boy with pale disconsolate eyes.

The story-teller smiled. `` Sorry, wrong response. Actually, it was Neville. His parents recovered later on since Lucius Malfoy was not there to reinforce their irregular insanity anymore. He also married Susan pearl after he graduated and had a very charming child. '' The children 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 contain her endowment so she tried a different career. She and the Patil Gemini opened a boutique at Hogsmeade. Fred and George VI 's joke shop prospered and were giving the fabled Zonko 's a run for their money. Lee helped them with the business and later on, the three pranksters married Angelina, Katie and Cho respectively. Colin Creevey became the new History of Magic instructor, would you consider ? He made the depicted object very interesting that no one sleeps through the lessons anymore. Unfortunately, he still hero-worshipped Harry and had the propensity to center on all his lectures on him. '' The story-teller grimaced at that but fortunately, the children did not notice.

`` But what happened to the dementors ? Did Harry parliamentary procedure them to yield to Azkaban ? '' asked a beautiful raven-haired girl. Fortunately, she did not inherit the unkempt appearance of her begetter 's haircloth as well.

The story-teller visibly shuddered at the suggestion. `` Merlin, no ! Harry sent them back to their creation though he never relinquished his position as the king. He just appointed an officer-in-charge. He believed it was the upright thing to do. That way, no emerging dark lord would be able to manipulate them. ``

The shaver nodded, satisfied with the explanation.

`` What happened to the DA ? Did they disband ? '' asked a shy boy who was a little on the heavy English but his protagonist never teased him about it. The boy was so kind and gentle that they never wanted to spite his feelings.

The story-teller smiled once more. `` I knew someone would ask that question eventually. '' He said gently then he paused for a while to wipe his specs that had become quite misty. `` To everyone 's surprise, none of the DA penis wanted to became aurors but nobody condemned them for that. Somehow the people understood without any need for explanations. And anyway, the dark times had passed so there was no intense demand for that. Hermione married Ron and had a beautiful daughter as smart as her female parent and as honest at Quidditch as her father. She became the pass of the department of Magical Creatures while Ron became the steward for the Chudley Cannons, his preferent team. genus Draco married Ginny and were gifted with a son who fortunately inherited his mother 's serious looks -- - ''

`` Hey, what are you talking about, Mooney ? '' cried the new-arrival in mock objection. He had silvery-blond hairsbreadth and sick blue heart. 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 write up was thoroughly enough to be published. '' The black-haired story-teller grinned mischievously. `` And I was just telling them how lucky Draco 's son was for inheriting his female parent 's beneficial 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 married woman but he was grinning too.

The story-teller shrugged them off. `` Anyway, enough with the distraction. Ginny became the Head of Magical pedagogy and I already told you about what happened to the amazing bounce Mustela nigripes so I do n't demand to reprise that. '' The children laughed while Devon glared at the story-teller. `` Harry and Luna married later and had twins…. ``

`` Like us, dad ? '' asked the raven-haired lady friend and a pale-blond haired boy.

`` Yes, like you….They left the wizarding humans and only their snug booster knew where they were and what their business were but they lived happily ever after. '' Lander Mooney, the story-teller closed the book and watched the tiddler 's response. `` And that 's the end of Lana 's final script entitled 'Harry ceramicist and the lost Prophecy'. Do you like the story ? ``

`` Yes, we liked it very much, dad ! ``

`` That 's a cool down chronicle, Uncle Lander. But where 's aunt Lana ? ``

`` Oh, she 's preparing your snacks right now. You see she 's quite aflutter about your reaction so she decided not to be here while I tell you the story. ``

`` Oh, but we liked it, uncle ! ``

`` Then you can order 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 think it 's Wise to write that Good Book, Harry ? '' asked genus Draco suddenly, dropping the pretense.

`` Why not ? It 's very educational and lots of tiddler will do good from it. ``

`` Wo n't we be discovered ? '' asked Ginny, voicing out her own concern.

`` I wo n't be risking the exposure of our world since it will only be released in the muggle world and they would all think that it 's just a convention poove tarradiddle. '' Harry replied calmly then smiled when he saw his wife nervously wringing her hands while staring half-heartedly at the sandwiches and juice on the table.

`` Did the child like it ? '' she asked worriedly.

`` Like it ? No, they did not like it…. '' His wife 's beautiful expression fell in letdown. `` They did not like it….but they loved it, hon ! '' he said and embraced her wife tightly.

Lana 's eyes immediately shone with happiness. Then shyly, she removed herself from Harry 's blazonry when she noticed Draco and Ginny smiling knowingly at them. `` Oh, hi ! '' she said then remembered the snacks she promised to the fry. `` Why do n't you all avail me bring the food to the baby ? They must be hungry by now…after all, it was a very long novel. ``

POP !
POP !
POP !
POP !

The four adult were surprised at the sudden interference that could only be identified with apparation but they were not bothered by it anymore.

`` Came to call for your small fry, I suppose… '' commented Harry, pleased to see the new-arrivals but did not like the mode of transportation they had used.

`` Oops, sorry, mate. 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 talk about. '' said Hermione, still bushy-haired but was not bothered by it.

`` Very pressing. '' Neville agreed, his timorousness gone but the gentle manner was still evident.

`` Shh…let 's us talk about this later… '' said Susan Bones-Longbottom as she helped Luna make some more sandwiches.

After everything had settled down, the eight adult enchantress and superstar carried the food and walked silently to where the nestling were. They stopped in their tracks when they noticed that the nestling 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 effect are so substantial. She described everything so vividly as if she was there and witnessed it all happen…It 's freaky ! '' commented Draco and Ginny 's son.

`` Well, she 's a little Weird. Mom said she used to snap at her for making up stories but they ended up as Friend anyway and your mom put her creativity to in effect use. '' said the Weasley 's daughter.

Hermione eyed Luna sheepishly but Luna waved her off. `` It was a longsighted sentence ago, Hermione, and as your daughter mentioned, we ended up as friends anyway. '' said Luna with a strong smile.

`` Do you think there 's a opportunity that Hogwarts really exists ? '' asked the Longbottom child.

`` No way ! It 's sodding fable. Mom said so. '' replied ceramicist 's son and crossed his arms stubbornly as if the matter had already been settled.

`` But it would be cool, do n't you remember ? '' commented Potter 's daughter dreamily. `` Just think, we 've all just turned eleven and if that 's real, then we could all go. ``

`` Yeah, cool ! Provided that we 'd all go to Gryffindor household, of course. Apparently, it 's the dependable theatre there. ``

Behind the door, the Gryffindor 's nearly choked with laughter at the sight of Dragon 's alarm locution but they all knew he was just kidding around. They continued to listen.

`` You know I really find it Weird that our birthdays are so near each other. ``

`` I know what you mean. It 's such a unknown concurrence. It almost seem that we 're all rake comrade 's and sis. ``

`` concurrence, my metrical foot ! It 's essential, child ! We all thought we 're going to die then…. '' muttered Draco under his breathing place as he listened to the small fry 's conversation. The others nodded in agreement.

The adults decided to put an end to discussion before it gets out of hand when, out of the blueness, four tawny owls soared through the open support room window and dropped several thick parchment on the children 's circuit. The adult were unprepared to see the empurpled wax seal on the parchments complete with the fellow elegant'H'with the miniature images of lion, serpent, Wisconsinite and bird of Jove embellished around it.

They turned to their children who were gazing at them expectantly instead of being terrified upon learning that they 're dissimilar. The children had just finished reading their letters and were patiently waiting for an explanation.

`` Is this a prank ? '' one of children asked when the adults failed to say anything. The upheaval in his spokesperson betrayed the fact that he wanted the letters to be authentic.

Again, no reply. The adult just stared at one another in disarray. They knew this second would amount eventually but they have n't discussed it thoroughly yet.

`` This is precisely what we wanted to talk to you about, married person. '' Ron whispered to Harry 's ear.

The fry 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 generator of the Harry Potter series relented. `` Yes, I think we do. '' Then she motioned her married man and the others to sit comfortably as what she was about to say would adopt a very farseeing clip to end. `` Now, let me tell you the real story…. ``

THE END

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