Chapter 1 - A Letter from a champion
It had been a month since Sirius'death and Harry was still as remorseful as ever. He still can not overtake his guilt about what happened to his godfather. He blamed his ineptitude in Occlumency and fighter composite as what his friends called him before. If he had not been foolish enough, he would have realized that there is still an order of magnitude extremity in the school, although he could n't find fault himself enough for that. He still did n't swear Snape and that might be the intellect why it did not occur to him to ask for his assistance. Besides, he knew that Snape detests his godfather and would probably just disregard his plea.
However, if he had really taken his Occlumency example seriously, Voldemort would not have got been able to keep in line his intellection. It was fault…why was he so dolt ! Now, his betise and rashness caused his godfather 's life and he could never forgive himself for that…. With that final exam remorseful view, Harry eventually fell sleep, taking with him a guilt so outstanding that Voldemort was once again capable to perforate his mind.
'' ceramist, once again you fell into my cakehole ! How can you even dare hope to overcome me, the greatest wizard of all prison term, with your silly attack at magic ? I assure you that to a greater extent of your champion shall die and you would never be able to give up me from conquering the human race that is rightfully mine ! '' Voldemort 's laugh echoed in his spike and his scrape bled almost mercilessly.
Harry was forced awake by that recurring nightmare. It had been his constant dream since Sirius died. Sometimes, he wished that he would n't postulate to sleep anymore. He tried to rest awake the whole night but after almost a hebdomad, his soundbox gave up on him. He could not fight his sleepiness anymore. He even wished that the Dursleys would still give him a hard time just so he could retrieve of something else aside from brooding about what happened in the section of enigma last month.
But no, true to his discussion, his Uncle Vernon struggled with himself not to give him a tough time. The whole family, even Dudley, did not require him to do household chores anymore. They did n't pick on him anymore and it had been so mum since he arrived that he almost wished for them to return to their normal behavior so he could feel some sort of normalcy in his living. It was so miserable. He felt so desperate and powerless. So unlike the curiosity wizard boy that everyone in the magical world imagined him to be. How they would laugh or be scared if they saw their `` Saviour '' moping around the house with cipher to do and with cypher that he could do to finally live up to the prophecy that everyone expected him to accomplish in the soonest possible time.
He gazed at his window again, hoping for even a measly doodle from his friends at Hogwarts. A calendar month had passed but no one had written him with even a single hello.
'' Maybe they are also raging at me because of what happened….maybe they hate me now…maybe they do n't want to receive anything to do with me now….maybe….no, I should not be thinking this way… '' He hastily chided himself…maybe they just can't…but …
He was suddenly distracted by a minute owl flying towards his window…he felt excited…finally, a letter from his friends…He could not pick out the owl but who cares…finally someone cared enough to owl him.
dear Harry,
How are you ? I have been trying to write you a letter of the alphabet since the end of shoemaker's last full term but I ca n't seem to receive the right Word. I know most people think that I am a little bit off but I am fairly sure enough that you are not one of them.
I meant what I said before…our loved single are just behind the veil….We heard them..we just ca n't see them but maybe later we will find a way…
Would n't it be marvellous if one from Hogwarts will be able to puzzle out that mystery ? My mom, she worked for the department of closed book before you know, said that they have been trying to puzzle out that particular whodunit for a very long time but no one came skinny yet…for all we know, Hermione will be able to solve it in the future….She 's so brilliantly. Do you like her ?
Oh, it seems that I 'm rambling again…I am so lonely here. Padre is away somewhere and I do n't bear anyone to talk to. No one writes to me…I indisputable hope you will encounter some time to reply.
Love,
Luna
Luna ? ! ? Harry stared at the letter in shock. Luna, the one who everyone teases as nutcase, owled him while his supposed Friend could n't even find a way or time to write a simple hello to him. He shook his head in astonishment and thwarting as he got up to get his quill and a belittled bit of lambskin to reply to her letter. At least someone cared…although he was a little curious about why she asked him if he likes Hermione and why she wrote `` erotic love '' at the end of the alphabetic character but maybe he was thinking too much…
honey Luna,
Hello ! Thank you for writing…I know we have not been able to talk often before but I really treasure your letter of the alphabet. Like you, I have goose egg to do here too. The others are too busy doing something but I 'm puzzle here. I 'm feeling quite useless actually. All I do was read the same thing over and over again. I 'm really gladiola you owled me.
About your alphabetic character, actually I am not so for sure yet about that veil but maybe…maybe you are right on. I am quite confused right now. I think Hermione is really levelheaded and she might work it out someday if she believes it is something worth solving. She 's a great friend actually but I do n't like her in that way. She 's one of my bestfriends. Why do you ask by the way ?
Classes is approaching. Would you like to go with us to buy school supplies at Diagon alley ? I have not gotten the alphabetic character from Hogwarts yet but maybe it will arrive soon…
Your booster,
Harry
'There', he thought, 'someone feel as empty as me ... at least person understands ... I hope she replies soon ...'
Harry sat on his bed gazing at the window, watching as his owl, Hedwig, flies away to its destination. For the first time that summertime, a flicker of a smile crossed his backtalk. And for the first time, his dreams had been as boring as his genuine life history ...
The future day, Harry got up, made his bed, ate a hearty breakfast and proceeded to his way to expect for Luna 's response ... If she was as bored as she said she was, she would feature a reply for him today. True enough, the minute owl, which he now recognized as Luna 's owl, came rushing to his window and flew directly to him. Harry excitedly extricated the sheepskin from the owl 's lap and led it to Hedwig 's cage to snuff out its hunger. He almost ripped the paper in his haste.
Hi Harry,
Wow, that was quick ! I was not really expecting a reply so soon ... well actually, I was not really expecting you to reply. But I 'm so gladiola you did. Did you just take in me to meet you at Diagon alleyway ? I would lie with to ! Thank you very much.
By the way, Fatherhood has informed that he wo n't be coming back. I 'm not sure what happened and I do n't jazz what he entail by that. I 'm really worried. This is the firstly time that my Fatherhood was away so long. Do you think he found some Crumple Horned Snorkacks in his journeying and was too meddlesome to come back ? If that 's the case, then I would perfectly understand. Those creature are very interesting and Church Father probably decided to remain there to learn more than about them.
I 'm lonely though. I do n't have anyone here with me and the dwarf etc ... are driving me crazy. But I know Father will get me after he is finished with everything he wants to do there. We will celebrate Christmas together. It will be a happy reunion and I can finally prove that Crumple Horned Snorcacks do exist.
You know, I have read from a muggle book that masses can still pass on with those from early dimension through a medium. Is it true ? I wanted to talk to mom but I ca n't appear to feel the correct potion or incantation for me to be able to do that. Father should print something about that in the caviller someday, what do you think ? Speaking of the Quibbler, I think our cartridge is having some problems with the wizard printing press. No issue has been released for almost a month now.
Father told me not to concern about it but I miss solving the crossword puzzle and without that, life is so much more dreary in this home.
I wish you are doing better there. Do n't you worry. sentence flies so immobile anyway ... .hope to see you soon !
Love,
Luna
'Something is wrong', thought Harry, as he stared at the parchment.
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Chapter 2 - A Chat with aunty Petunia
Harry stared hard at the lambskin wishing he knows what 's going on. Something was definitely not mightily ! Even the Daily prophet did n't charge him paper anymore. He stopped writing to his so-called friends after sending several letters without any response. He was inclined to think that all has been a dream if not for Luna 's letter and all the Quran of enchantments sprawled on his bedroom ...
Then suddenly, it came to him. Why not occupy a folio from Hermione 's book and try to instruct a few advanced spells himself ... ... something like apparition ... or maybe something else ... Surely, the Ministry is still monitoring him and will complete wizards if they catch any sign of the zodiac of magic in Privet drive. WIth that thought, Harry proceeded to his new productive evasion from boredom.
If he could master apparition then maybe he could go to the Burrow, Grimmauld Place or Hogwarts and get matter out for himself. He could just imagine Luna being scared but putting a tough battlefront all the same. He must find a way to help her.
How to Apparate :
You must empty your mind except for the place you want to appear to. visualize it clearly on your idea and cite your baron from within to let your dead body dissolve into corpuscle and change of location at lightning speed to that particular place. Remember to conceive of your completely ego traveling so as not to leave anything behind.
For tyro, one must point their wands to their bureau and utter `` Apparato and wherever you want to go '' clearly. This is a very encourage spell and one must be very heedful in attempting this. As the wizard becomes more proficient with this tour, the necessary will be lesser. Soon, just mere persuasion of the magical spell will wreak you to wherever you want to go.
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'Hey, this seems easy enough'thought process Harry. 'Kind of alike Occlumency'. He practiced for almost an hr until he got the hang of it. Soon he was apparating to any section of the Dursley 's planetary house with his wand. It never even crossed his mind that other wizards would not have been able to do that within an hour.
dearest Luna,
Do n't worry too much. I think your sire has a good reason for not coming back. Maybe he really was capable to come across some Crumple Horned Snorkacks and ....
Harry 's line of persuasion was suddenly distracted by the speech sound of owls coming to Privet private road. 'Finally !'he thought ... .but no, the owls did not go to his window as common. He did some quick thinking. The only person in the house aside from him is Aunt genus Petunia. If the letters were not for him, then maybe it was for her. Without stopping to get his wand, he immediately apparated to the kitchen where he found Aunt petunia nervously reading the parchments.
'' Aunt Petunia, who are those letters from ? '' He decided to go up her nicely since he does n't want to risk her getting all nervous and scraps to resolve his questions again like she did hold out year when Dumbledore sent her a howler.
'' Umm ... .ahh ... .I ca n't say you ... I swore to keep ... .oh, what am I saying ? Vernon will be mad at me and Dudley ... '' said petunia awkwardly, desperately trying to hide her nervousness as she hid the letter in the pocket of her dress.
'' Please, can you please recite me ? Uncle Vernon and Dudley are not here. They do n't require to know that you have been talking to me about .... you - know ? '' Harry fumbled for the make up Word to soothe her boldness. At her aroused state, she might go off without telling him anything if he did n't choose his news carefully.
aunt Petunia took several cryptic breathes and busied herself with washing the sweetheart before she looked at her nephew again. But what she said took him completely by surprise.
'' I was a witch, Harry. ``
'' What ? ! ? Excuse me ? '' He must have heard legal injury. There 's no way that her Aunt is a witch. She hates them.
As if reading his creative thinker, she made two cups of coffee bean and motioned for him to sit down on the tabular array with her. She looked at the windowpane as if remembering some very unpleasant memories.
'' I said I was a witch, Harry. Just like your mother. `` Was '' not `` is ''. I do n't hate her as much as I said I do. It is more like my gumption of self-preservation taking over. I enjoyed being able to do magic once ... .until something happened ... '' At this point, Aunt Petunia gazed nervously at the threshold and seemed to waver before she continued. Harry looked at her expectantly but did not compress her.
'' Do you think back my response to Dementors when they attacked you and Dudley last year ? ``
Harry recalled the situation very well. He was not only anxious and irritated that clip but also insanely funny as to why her aunt remembered that bit of information about the wizarding man after several year of ignoring their existence. He nodded patiently and encouraged her to go on.
'' Dementors attacked our house during the reign of Voldemort and has taken the entirely family except for Lily who was at the wiz hospital that time. They brought us to Azkaban along with some other thaumaturge. I did n't understand it the time. I was so young and had n't even went to Hogwarts yet. I thought only the death-eaters attempt and kill mass but that was my first fourth dimension to chance dementors. But it turned out that the dementors kept us there to for food. They extracted all our well-chosen thoughts and drained all the magic within us.
Soon, the captive were dying one by one until only a few remained. We were rescued eventually but it was too late. The survivors were reduced to being muggles and were forced to dwell a muggle life from then onwards. Of row, our memories were modified except for our parents because they still had Lily to take. Mine was lifted when Lily and William James were murdered by Voldemort and I had to take forethought of you. That 's why I was so acerb. You reminded me of the animation I once loved but was forced to leave. I also misdirected my anger to Lily. Why did she live on when all of us did not ? '' Aunt petunia gritted her teeth to control the tears that are currently flowing on her cheeks.
Harry was dumbfounded for a instant. He did n't know what to say. How get along nobody told him about what happened to his aunty. But it was a foresighted time ago, perhaps nonentity really remembers that his aunt was once a witch. Surely, Dumbledore would know but ... how come he did not recite him ? Several sentiment are flowing through his mind right now but could n't quite articulate his intellection. He just sat there and looked at her aunt in wonder.
Dog Star said before that dementors really had that draining impression on wizards and only unattackable ace can hold on to their top executive and sanity for a long menstruation of time. His aunt was still youthful that time. She was not that strong yet ... but Sirius said that it is possible for the magical powers to deliver after some time.
'' Has n't your witching powers returned yet ? '' He cautiously asked his aunt.
'' No, it has n't. When Dumbledore lifted my memory good luck charm, he said it will return after some tme. I was hopeful for a while but after several long time of trying nothing has happened and I grew more piercingly than ever. '' she answered while still gazing hopelessly at the window as if waiting for something or someone.
'' But surely, Dumbledore would .... ''
'' Dumbledore stated quite clearly to me that there is nothing that he can do. Only I can take in it reappear but I ca n't. '' she answered bitterly. She got up suddenly and motioned for him to come closer as if afraid that someone will hear what she has got to say.
'' But he also hinted that if the boy-who-lived destroys the dementor 's leader then every hag and wizard who suffered in their hired man will regain their major power and be able to help him overcome Voldemort. I assume it was you, Harry. Please do n't tell apart Vernon and Dudley but I really want my powers my back if only to be able to do something in this follow war. I hate being halpless. The dementors'onrush last twelvemonth reminded me how powerless I am to stop them if they ever decide to capture all of us. please help me. '' she looked into Harry 's thick green optic and did something that Harry never expected her to do before. She hugged him ... like a female parent embracing her favorite child.
'' Do you get a sceptre ? ``
'' What ? ``
'' I asked if you have a wand. I figured if I have to try to find your office then maybe I should start with teaching you canonic spells so that you know how to use them when the sentence comes ... ''
'' Do I ask one ? Well, as far as I can remember, I used to do magic before without a wand. You yourself never used a wand before in some of the illusion you performed. think back when you managed to grow your hair back and the clock time when you made the glass in the zoo disappear. I knew it was you. I just chose not to say anything. '' aunty genus Petunia plainly looked bewildered at the mention of needing a sceptre for canonic spells.
Harry looked confused for a patch too ... 'Come to think of that. Dumbledore does n't always want a wand to perform some spells too ...'He looked at her aunt with a new found respectfulness. She made him recollect something that he just took for granted before. 'Wandless magical ... .yeah, it 's possible'. He smiled at her aunt.
'' Well, since we can not go to Diagon Alley yet to buy you a wand, let 's try practicing wandless magic first. time lag for a patch, I 'll just get my spell books. '' Harry quickly apparated to his bedroom. He was already there when he realized that he just apparated without using his sceptre and without too much elbow grease on his part.
He noticed his unfinished varsity letter and tried to finish it as quickly as he can before apparating back to the kitchen.
love Luna,
Do n't worry too much. I think your father has a adept reason for not coming back. Maybe he really was capable to encounter some Crumple Horned Snorkacks and is probably too excited for Christian Bible. heap of things seem to be happening but I ca n't figure out what yet.
Please do try to be careful there and owl me as soon as you find any unusual affair happening.
Your friend,
Harry
Chapter 3 - The preparation Begins
'' Now this spell is one of the fundamental principle. It 's for levitation, the conjuration is 'wingardium leviosa'. The sceptre movement is swish and flick then say the conjuration clearly. Let me demonstrate it with a scepter. '' Harry carefully levitated one of the chairman to another character of the kitchen while his aunty watched like an aegir freshman at Hogwarts.
'' I 'm not quite sure how to do it without a wand yet since I have no control yet over wandless legerdemain. All those piece I did before were just done accidentally. I have no idea yet how to do them but at least learning the spells will be thoroughly for starters. '' He smiled feeling like the session is just another get together with the other members of Dumbledore 's regular army or DA, the club they formed last-place year in defiance of the useless Defense Against the Darts lessons that Umbridge had subjected them to.
aunt Petunia nodded enthusiastically while taking down notes. She plans to review and learn them later. Then she looked at his nephew as if trying to withdraw something.
'' Now here are early useful spells that we learned in school. `` Accio '' to muster things, `` Rictusempra '' to titillate someone, `` Expelliarmus '' to demilitarize your opponent, `` Tarantallegra '' to -- - '' He was cut suddenly by sudden gasp from his aunt.
'' Harry ! I think I have just remembered something. Can you think all those that you have done wandless conjuring trick ? What were the conditions then ? '' She asked curiously.
'' Umm ... .well, as far as I can think, I usually do that when I am extremely commove or very mark. Any extreme emotion actually. Why do you ask ? ``
aunty Petunia looked nervous again as she tries to find something in her pockets. Harry observed his aunt carefully and the letter that she received a spell ago crossed his mind again.
'' Does this have anything to do with the letter I asked you about ? '' He was really tired of this secrecy thing but he knew he must be patient role. Recklessness just caused him a lot of fuss before.
'' The note was from Dumbledore. '' She answered carefully while handing him the parchment. Harry hastened to read the little message- '' IT IS clip ... ''
'' What does this intend ? ``
'' It means that since it is your 16th natal day today, I must now state you some things that we concealed from you. You need to know in order to prepare for the war properly. Much as I hate to let in it, you have to know the accuracy. I owe you so a great deal for treating you like dirt, you do n't deserve it, and for saving my son 's life last summertime. '' She stood up and paced the room trying to machinate her thoughts.
'' It also means that matter are going bad because Dumbledore or any other adult mavin is not acquaint for this. It is up to me now to help oneself you get a line some of your hidden potentiality. '' She suddenly stopped and looked at him in the eye. `` I need to help you develop wandless magic because any disarm thaumaturgist is very vulnerable for attacks. Do you realize ? It will be terribly hard because I can only help oneself you but I can not show you. ``
Harry saw bout flowing through her impertinence but he was too stupor from numb to say or do anything ... Things were that bad ? What did she mean ? head game was one thing but leading a very dangerous life without knowing what was going on was making his emotions reach its limit. Suddenly, the passion bottled inside him pushed towards the surface.
'' Harry ! HARRY ! '' His aunty shouted at him nervously as the loving cup on the mesa exploded with a meretricious kick and almost everything were moving as if a marvelous earthquake is causing it. Plates flew everywhere and the wind was so vivid that it became very hard for petunia to go near his nephew who looks as if he was in a spell. His whole body was emitting a fortunate radiance that was very similar to what happened shoemaker's last summer when Vernon pressured him into answering his questions.
'' WHAT IN RUDDY Scheol IS GOING ON here ? '' Vernon hollered as he stepped into the living room and froze in his tracks as he noticed his nephew radiating all the enerqy that is wreaking havoc into the wholly house.
'' point THIS folderal NOW, BOY ! OR YOU WILL BE IN SERIOUS difficulty ! GO TO YOUR ROOM ! NOW ! '' He ventured and pretended to look out TV while stealing uneasy coup d'oeil at his nephew.
As quickly as it had come, Harry found his wits again and managed to put a layover to it. He grimaced as he surveyed the environment and found his aunt staring at him with an abysmal manifestation. Ignoring his uncle 's presence, he immediately repaired the damaged he had done and apparated to his room where he found Hedwig waiting for him. He desperately searched for any sign of anything that he might have brought but there was none.
Hedwig nipped his ribbon apologetically as if terribly ashamed for not being capable to play him anything. Harry slumped to his bed in jounce. It was his 16th birthday today and not a bingle soul cared enough to send him a single bloody bank bill ! sin, even a bare 'Hi'will do just so he 'd make out they are still alert ! 'WHAT 'S HAPPENING ! ! !'his mind screamed in agony.
Throwing all care to the wind, he rapidly got up and packed all his belongings. He had to know what 's going on outside. How could they have a bun in the oven him to defend back if he was blind to the current office ! God ! better die outside fighting evil than die here of anxiety. Just as he was getting set to leave, the door swiftly flung open with his aunt Petunia blocking his path.
'' I can apparate you know. '' He dismissed her attempt to stop him but his aunty grabbed him hastily and whispered furiously at him.
'' Do n't you leave now ! We still need to finish the lessons. You know that you need to cook and without the others, you have no choice but to take heed to me for now. You have the power but you can not hold in it yet. Do n't you see ? The amazing display of magic downstairs was nifty ... but ... .that ... ..is ... ... not ... ... .enough ! Tomorrow, after your uncle goes to work, we will resume. It is imperative that we do this before you do anything else. Understand ? ``
Harry nodded weakly. `` Of course, you 're justly. ``
'' YOU WILL let NO FOOD TONIGHT, BOY ! DON '' T SHOW YOUR UGLY FACE IN THE aliveness way AGAIN ! DO YOU HEAR ? '' His aunty suddenly shouted at the top of her lungs while smiling at him knowingly. Harry smiled at her too realizing that it was just for his uncle 's benefit.
'' That 's upright, Petunia. That scum should be really teach a moral. You know we should not have taken that low-life here. He 's causing too a great deal worry. What 's for dinner ? And where 's Dudley ? '' Harry heard his uncle say to his auntie before he closed the door. He did not hear the answer but he does n't care.
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The next day 's example went quite smoothly. After what happened what happened the previous day, Petunia was able to explain about wandless magic better.
'' As you probably have noticed, you are able to memory access your powers only when you are experiencing extreme emotions like ire and desperation. So, this is very similar to the 'patronus charm'you used to repel the dementors. Try to cogitate of some event, matter or individual that can heighten your emotions. You must focus on the positive feelings though, leave the negative ones to the evil whiz. Your magic will be stiff that way. ``
The lessons went on without Vernon and Dudley finding out. By the end of the week, Harry had almost gotten the hang of wandless magic and Petunia has memorized the necessary incantations and baton crusade although she can not implement them yet. Even their human relationship had gotten better. Harry could now call her 'Aunt'without feeling rebellious.
The nightmare had miraculously stopped although Harry was not sure if that was due to his increasing competence in Occlumency or he was just too exhausted to have clip for nightmares. Even the botheration had stopped. He was not sure if this was a well sign but at least now he felt relieved that he would not tumble in pain when he faced Voldemort again. That always put him at a disadvantage whenever they meet.
Unfortunately, he had no way of knowing now if he was near or not. For all he knew, he could just be sitting outside waiting for his quarry. But he quickly brushed away that opinion. Voldemort was stupid .... but not that dullard. He was a conniving, souless, evil reincarnate who 's main target in liveliness was to kill some boy who had n't even graduated yet. How pitiful !
But there was no denying the fact that he was becoming more worried as the day passed by. No one, not even Luna, was writing to him anymore.
Chapter 4 - The visitant
genus Petunia watched as his nephew paced around the room restlessly. Almost two workweek had passed since they started training and even she had not received another note from Dumbledore. She assumed Privet driving force was still safe judgement by the fact that she, Vernon and Dudley could still proceed to their formula activities without any unusual thing happening but the lack of news show was beginning to get on her already frazzled nerves.
'How ironic'she thought. The nephew that she treated like vermin was the only one who could keep them now. She had no magic whatsoever that Voldemort would only attack thaumaturge. Her by experiences taught her that. And as relation of his mortal enemy, they were one of the primary targets. If not for the auspices that Dumbledore had cast to Privet effort, they might suffer been killed a prospicient fourth dimension ago. She shuddered at the retention of the dementor 's attack last summer. It was as if history was repeating itself but not quite. Life was not as bad as before. She could feel it. The order was better gear up but could they hang on until Harry was ready for battle ?
Harry stopped brooding from time to metre to glance at his aunty. He noticed that she was frequently gazing at the threshold or window as if waiting for something terrible to happen. He mimicked her action at law and stared at the room access too only to be surprised with a flashy hit on the room access. Aunt Petunia jumped nervously and shrieked like a banshee before a sonant part called out.
'' hi, is person there ? I need to see Harry. Please tell him it 's Luna. '' The soft vocalism said while knocking loudly on the door.
Harry cautiously peeked through the footling yap on their door to look at the person outdoor. What he saw was a girl with dirty blond, waist-length and straggly hair, protuberant heart and a moony expression. 'Yes, this is Luna, alright. No one can possibly imitate that classic expression .'Harry thought to himself as he opened the door for her.
'' Hi, Harry ! '' She greeted him warmly as she entered the sustenance way.
'' Hi there too. It 's so nice to see you. What brings you here ? '' He asked as his gaze fell on the vast backpack she is carrying on her shoulders. By the tone of her stale face and dirty dress, she must have been traveling for quite some time now and was probably dying of hunger and enervation although her nervus facialis aspect did n't testify it.
'' Oh, well. After reading your last alphabetic character, I have decided to take a walk and noticed all the wickedness cross hovering above some of the menage in our neighborhood at so I have decided to pack up and leave. No one 's there anyway. '' She answered as Harry relieved her of her heavy encumbrance and offered her some drink while his aunt is busy preparing for lunch.
'' But, but how did you make it here. '' Harry asked thinking about death-eaters scattered everywhere waiting for him to come up out.
'' I walked. '' She quickly anwered as if it is the most obvious thing to do. `` Of class I disillusioned myself so as not to be seen by you-know, hostile beingness. After that, I refrained from using anymore conjuration to avoid being detected. '' She added after seeing his incredulous expression.
'' Oh, ok. How far did you travel by the way ? ``
'' Oh, I 'm not really indisputable about the length but our home is near Ottery St. Catchpole. ``
Harry almost choked at her words. `` You live near the Weasley 's ? And you said dark marks are everywhere ? ``
Harry wanted to apparate to the Weasley 's right then and then but was distracted by Luna swaying helplessly beside him. Fortunately, he was able-bodied to catch her before she fell down. With Luna there, he could n't leave yet. While waiting for her to regain, he drove himself to his limit trying to master wandless trick at the earliest possible time. He had to be prepared.
'Now I understand. The social club has their bridge player full and probably stretching themselves trying to save as many people as they can while he prepares. At least, I will no longer be a burden now. No one needs to guard me. I can take precaution of myself .'Harry was brought back to earth by Luna 's flaccid moans.
'' Harry, I know what 's happening outside. And I know that however much I wanted to conceive otherwise, Fatherhood might not really come back. wickedness is everywhere. That is why I am here. I want to help oneself you, Harry. I have cipher to lose. '' She whispered but every word that she uttered was engraved on his mind.
'' Do you know what happened to the Weasleys ? '' He asked her with arrest. The Weasleys were very nice hoi polloi and he would hate it if anything bad happens to them especially Ron who had been his bestfriend since freshman year.
'' I 'm not so indisputable. There 's no dark sign there but aside from the wreck inside, the house is empty. ``
'' WRECK ? What -- -- -- ''
He was interrupted by auntie Petunia 's claim for tiffin. He helped Luna up and accompanied her to the kitchen. He thought it sound to hash out that while eating. Petunia eyed them carefully.
'' So, is she your lady friend, Harry ? ``
'' No, she 's one of my friends in schooltime. '' He answered quickly failing to notice the cloud that passed Luna 's center for a moment.
'' Oh, I was just wondering ... Can you delight tell us what has been happening now ? '' She asked as if discussing the bodily function of the dark Lord is just an average past time but Harry knew better. He knew that she was quite panic-stricken but was trying hard not to make it obtrusive so as not to construct them nervous.
Just then, an owl sailed past the still open doorway and headed straight to petunia. Harry stared nervously at his aunty who immediately collapsed after reading the message. He quickly ran to her and picked up the letter.
'' WAR HAS BEGUN .... '' The message was written in blood.
Harry froze and even Luna seemed afraid after he let her show it. He quickly revived his aunt to discuss the letter.
'' I do n't understand. I thought the war begun with the engagement at the Department of Mysteries. But from this letter, it seemed that it has just started. '' Harry asked his auntie who has just been awakened.
'' It simply means that the random kill has begun ... '' His auntie answered softly as if hearing it in that manner would make it less shocking and lupus erythematosus real that it was.
Harry quickly finished his meal and beckoned for Luna to follow him. They both collected their things.
'' Harry ! Where do you think you 're going ? ``
'' To help the others. ``
'' No, not yet ! Harry, we should expect for further instruction. '' Aunt genus Petunia desperately tried to hold them back but to no avail.
'' No, I 'm tired of waiting already. I have to do something. I will not hide here like a Sir Noel Pierce Coward who lets others die to protect me. Stay here and wait for instructions. I 'll be in touch. '' With that said, Harry took hold of Luna 's mitt and apparated both of them to Grimmauld Place where they got another nasty shock of their life. Would it never end ?
The once olympian manor was now like another delapidated building as if a hurricane arrived and left without so a great deal of an excuse to the inhabitant there. mesa were turned and the irritatingly noisy mother of Canicula was speechless for once. Kreacher was also nowhere to be found. And yes, there were burn Marks on the walls too ... and lineage was everywhere ... ..BLOOD ? ! ?
Harry and Luna walked around the mansion in a daze. Both had their wands out expecting the worst. They inspected the suite hoping for any clue, any sign of liveliness at all. But there was none. The house was empty and its eerie quiet was getting to their nerves.
'' What is this place, Harry ? ``
'' This is my godfather 's house and the headquarters of the Order of the capital of Arizona. ``
Luna 's eyes clouded with concern but was quickly replaced with a steely smell of purpose. `` Come on, let 's seek the mansion again. We might have missed something. ``
They carefully inspected the living room again where the destruction is at its worst. But still they found ... ... nothing. They both slumped on the lounge in exhaustion and once again scanned the elbow room until they both felt the cold enveloping them. Wondering why, their center both turned to the fireplace and for the 1st time since they entered the room, they both noticed that there was no fervency burning there.
'' This is bad. '' Harry shook his head as if not daring to believe it.
'' What 's bad ? ``
'' No flame. It usually burns for one week before it dies. It means this has happened almost a week ago or more. And another matter. '' Harry quickly extracted some floo powder beside the fireplace and instructed Luna to espouse him.
'' Hogwarts ! '' They both shouted quickly but cypher happened.
'' It seems that it has also been disconnected from the floo mesh. nobody can move around to and from that open fireplace. ``
'' Excellent, Potter ! '' somebody clapped from behind him and they both turned to look at the intruder.
'' WHAT THE Scheol ARE YOU DOING HERE ? '' Harry angrily asked the malicious intruder now walking nonchalantly to him.
'' Now, is that a way to treat an old admirer ? ``
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Chapter 5 - Back at Grimmauld post
'' YOU WERE NEVER MY acquaintance, MALFOY ! NOR DO YOU HAVE ANY supporter AT ALL ! YOU ONLY aid FOR YOURSELF AND YOUR nighttime dream ! '' Harry hollered at the pale, blond boy sneering at them.
Harry and Luna scanned the room to see if there are other unwanted visitors lurking around with both their wands clutched at the ready.
'' Oh, I see you have a new girlfriend now, Potter. I never knew your discernment in women could lapse that low. At to the lowest degree Chang and the mudblood are pretty. '' He spat at the words. `` Really ! loony ! '' Malfoy stared at Luna in patronage with one of his eyebrows raised. He then bio=
Chapter 5 - binding at Grimmauld Place
'' YOU WERE NEVER MY FRIEND, MALFOY ! NOR DO YOU HAVE ANY FRIEND AT ALL ! YOU ONLY charge FOR YOURSELF AND YOUR dark AMBITIONS ! '' Harry hollered at the pale, blond boy sneering at them.
Harry and Luna scanned the room to see if there are other unwanted visitors lurking around with both their scepter clutched at the ready.
'' Oh, I see you have a new girlfriend now, thrower. I never knew your gustatory perception in cleaning lady could sink that low. At least Yangtze Kiang and the mudblood are pretty. '' He spat at the news. `` Really ! Loony ! '' Malfoy stared at Luna in disdain with one of his eyebrows raised. He then sat at the approximate couch and started to shine his wand as if it was the most instinctive thing to do at the moment.
'' If I remember correctly, your pouf is not that great-looker either. Maybe you need to reassess your sense of taste too. '' Luna told him clearly annoyed at his demeanor.
'' Whatever. '' Dragon just rolled his middle at them and continued what he was doing giving the impression that the conversation had already been concluded.
'' What hellish mission brought you to here, Malfoy ? '' Harry softly asked the intruder again. His nonchalance was quite unnerving but he knew that blowing hio his absorbed audience.
Harry and Luna looked at each other. Both refused to believe what they were hearing. It could n't be happening, could it ? Harry squeezed Luna 's manus and regretted that he did n't think of learning thought transference and legilimency while he was still at the Dursleys. He then noticed an old piece of cloth near the fire space. A sudden apoplexy of brilliance crossed his head. He turned to Luna and tried to communicate as silent as possible. Luna, in example we need to pull in a quick pickup, we 'll pretend that this is a portkey. No one must hump yet that I can apparate. Ok ? Luna nodded.
'' They put up a good scrap, you know, it 's just that my ally were improve. I 'd switch over English now really profligate if I were you. I heard that the blood double-dealer screamed like hell when shot by the cruciatus condemnation. The mudblood was even worse. They told me she passed out after they made her saltation from the ceiling, with the avail of the imperius curse of course. '' Draco continued his narrative making it legal as if he was chatting with his tenacious missed champion about something pleasant.
'' WHAT ? ! ? '' Harry was visibly tensed now. Hearing about his friends being tortured from this detestation made it even worse.
'' Really, Potter ! Are you deaf now, too ? You should n't even worry about your foul mudblood and blood double-crosser friends. Their utterly useless, a ignominy in the name of wizardry. '' Draco muttered in disdain.
'' DO N'T YOU SPEAK ABOUT THEM ilk THAT ! YOU VILE, CONTEMPTUOUS heir OF THE SATANIC MALFOY tribe ! YOU 'D NEVER amount TO eve A STRAND OF THEIR hair ! '' Harry screamed at him letting his emotions period. His diplomatic effort was not working anyway.
'' I 'll say whatever I want, potter. Frankly, I do n't collapse a damn. '' Draco then stood up and casually paced the way to go near them. `` Funny, I never would own thought that you would hang around after learning that this belongs to me now. But I guess you 're more idiotic than I give you credit for. '' He paused for burden before announcing. `` Here are my comrades now. You sure made it easy for us, Potter. ``
'' You wish ! '' Harry retorted before firing various offensive and defensive around him. Luna followed his booster cable but never left his side. They both decided that it would be soft if they just fight side by side.
Sir Thomas More flash pop music were held and several wrapped digit appeared all over the place. Soon, coloured and electrifying arc were flying around the life elbow room as spells after spells were fired. Harry quickly counted the foe. club death-eaters plus Draco. That makes the odds to ten is to two. 'This is bad .'Harry thought while continuing with the battle.
'' IMPEDIMENTA ! '' He heard Luna shot the tour to McNair who easily deflected it and fired back a stunning spell which missed her only by an centimeter.
'' STUPEFY ! EXPELLIARMUS ! TARANTALLEGRA ! '' He bombarded the advancing death-eaters with all the spells he knew.
'' IMPERIO ! '' Lucius tried to bedamn Harry but was greatly disappointed when it did n't own any gist on him.
'' Hey, Lucius ! Did n't your old superior tell you that Imperius Curse does not have any effect on me ? '' He mocked the seething right hand of Voldemort. `` RICTUSEMPRA ! ``
Lucius'legs were irrepressible for a spell but quickly recovered. `` You think those childish spells are enough ? '' He sneered at Harry. `` lookout man how the dark thaumaturge fight. CRUCIO ! ``
Harry suddenly fell on the floor in pain but he fought not to drop his sceptre. He saw Luna also crumpling on the ground near him soon after she accidentally bumped to Lucius breaking his concentration on the cuss. Harry rushed to Luna 's English to see if she was still breathing. `` PROTEGO ! '' He quickly fired to temporarily shield them from all the attacks.
'' Luna, are you allright ? '' Luna nodded weakly. Both of them did n't notice that the attacker had penetrated the buckler appealingness and were now closing in on them.
'' How touching ! '' One of the death-eaters clapped.
Harry and Luna quickly looked up to view all the sneering but exulting faces surrounding them.
'' We meet again, ceramicist. Why do n't you just deliver quietly and spare yourself the pain ? Your young friend shall be killed eventually. Our victor have no want for her. '' The hatred in Lucius'eyes was very evident.
'' What 's happening ? What have you done to my Friend ? '' Harry asked ignoring their taunts.
'' Allow me, Father. '' Dragon proudly told his Father who smiled at his son 's attitude. `` Well, you see, Potter. Time has changed now. The loyal followers of overlord Voldemort are the ones in instruction now. As dim-witted as you are, you should have guessed that the Daily Prophet has now stopped operating in care. The people behind the caviller are, did I say are ? I meant were, very brave but of course they have already been taken care of. ``
Luna paled visibly at the mention of the caviler and her stifle wobbled slightly but she stood her ground. Harry was impressed by her strength. He thought she would break down when she heard Dragon 's taunting but she was stronger than she thought.
'' I think Hogwarts has already been destroyed after several attack from my friends. You salutary part intellection of transferring to another school now. Need I say more ? Or have you finally grasped the obvious ? As for Ginny -- -- '' He was suddenly cut off by his father and did not looked pleased with it.
'' That 's enough, Draco. McNair, dispose of the girl properly. Goyle, grab the boy and follow me. '' Lucius barked his orders not wanting to knock off anymore time.
Harry glanced at Luna and silently signaled that it was time. `` WAIT ! '' They shouted at the aproaching death-eaters.
'' WHAT ? '' The foe asked in unison.
'' Ever heard of a portkey ? ``
'' NNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ``
'' WHAT ? ! ? ``
'' But how ? ``
Harry and Luna both smiled triumphantly at them showing the old piece of cloth. They only managed to witness the look of panic, surprise and dispair on their faces before feeling the familiar tug on their bellybutton as they apparated. As their feet landed firmly on the earth, both of them surveyed their surroundings again hoping that there were no death-eaters waiting for them. They sighed in relief when they found no one. They did n't consider they have enough intensity to fight back now.
'' Where are we, Harry '' Luna finally asked him.
The scene before them was fearsome. The rampart are destroyed and the part that were still standing were covered with scandal and blood. Tables were turned and the chairs were broken into patch. The windows were also scattered into pieces. Statues were knocked down. The spot looked like a castle that faced a battle and lost. It was quite depressing..
When Harry did n't answer, Luna continued her observation. `` You know, if this place does not depend so devastated, I would say that we are at Hogwarts. ``
Harry was cresftallen as he replied. `` Luna, before we apparated, I was thinking of Hogwarts. ``
Chapter 6 - At the Room of Requirements
'' HOGWARTS ? ! ? '' Luna exclaimed at him before collapsing to the ground.
Harry stared helpless at the rumple flesh while furiosly trying to remember of a office where they can temporarily aim sanctuary. He suddenly felt angry snag rushing to the surface. 'Why is all happening ?'He thought.
'It 's because of Voldemort that 's why you must kill him to bar darkness from taking over .'A familiar spirit part rang on his head. 'Remember, you are the exclusively one who can defeat him but you need your protagonist. ascertain them. ``
'Yes, I should discover my friend. But where ?'He thought again while wondering how he could piddle this conversation from his mind. 'Maybe I 'm going crazy'.
'You 're as sane as I am. In time, you will discover all your secret exponent but first, try to notice them. I ca n't separate you because Voldemort might be reading my mind now. I 'm weak and I might not be able to repel him much longer. retrieve of the place where you can find almost anything ... .a place that changes itself to fit your function. '' With that, the voice was gone.
'' Of course, why did n't I think of that before ? Thank you, professor Dumbledore. '' He whispered to himself.
'' Harry, what are we going to do now ? '' Harry was surprised to find Luna at her feet now without her usual glassy verbalism. If anything, he could only find acceptance and down determination there. For the first metre, he noticed that she had grown a picayune taller and her anatomy was now quite pleasing to the eyes. The cosmic string of butterbeer caps she usually wore on her cervix was gone but her blond hair that almost hid her face made her smell more mysterious. She looked pretty. He quickly averted his regard. He should not be looking at Luna this way. It was not the time for this kind of thing.
'' Why ? Is there something wrong ? '' She asked him gently.
'' No, no. What happened to your necklace ? '' He shook his head to encompass his embarrassment.
'' Oh, I got rid of it live summer. It was a remembrance from my mother but I had to prompt on. No sense in dwelling in dreams. '' She casually replied with a toss of her hanker, blond hair.
'No sense in dwelling with dream .'Her words echoed in Harry 's mind. That was what Dumbledore had told him a few years back when he caught him returning everyday to the Mirror of Erised. `` You 're justly, Luna. But commencement, we need to receive our friends. '' A new found courage and conclusion filled his heart.
'' But where -- - ? ``
'' In the elbow room of Requirements. Come on. '' Harry grabbed her hand and they both ran to the seventh floor of the castle thankful that not all of Hogwarts had been destroyed.
They cautiously entered the Room of Requirements and was surprised to see so many the great unwashed there, most of them young. Some hurt were being treated on brand shift beds but the others were still sleeping. A wizard carefully approached them with his wand pointed on their direction.
'' Who are you ? What are you doing here ? '' The wizard roughly demanded.
'' I 'm Harry Potter and this is Luna Lovegood. We 're here to come up our supporter. '' Harry quickly introduced themselves and showed his scar for right designation. The wizard lowered his wand
'' Very well. I apologize for being rude. It 's just that darkness is everywhere and we ca n't be sure on who to trust anymore. By the way, I 'm Professor Leninski from Durmstrang. Our school has also been attacked and prof Dumbledore had been kind enough to give us tax shelter. The scholar and instructor from Hogwarts are staying on the other side of the room. ``
Harry and Luna shook his hired man politely and went to the former side of the room. Only ten students, two Hogwarts prof and the school nursemaid were there. Lavender, Hermione, Padma, Pavarti and Cho were sleeping on one bed on the left. Colin, Dennis, Seamus, Lee and Ron were on the other bed. madam Pomphrey was busy concocting some potion while prof Mcgonagall and ma'am Hooch were busy discussing something on hushed voice. No one had noticed their presence yet.
'' Professor McGonagall ? '' Harry tentatively said to announce their reaching. He reckoned it would not be polite if they just hop on the bed and catch some Z's their weariness off.
Both professors turned their heads at once and rushed to their side. Harry noticed that the teachers looked haggard as if they had not slept in Day ... .even dame hooch was not looking as peaky as usual. The grim expression of Professsor McGonagall was quickly replaced with relief and excitement when they saw the new arrivals.
'' Harry ... Luna ... .I 'm sword lily that you 're both live. What happened to you ? '' Harry could swear that McGonagall 's eyes had gone misty at the survey of him.
'' Professor, we got attacked by death-eaters .... -- - ''
'' Is it dependable that Draco owns the -- -- ?
Harry and Luna started answering at the Sami time. They turned to one another. The professors just seemed perplexed.
'' equanimity down ... Miss Lovegood, you go first. Please commencement from the root. '' Madam Hooch stated quietly with her heart darted to the dormancy pupil indicating that she did not want to touch them with their conversation. Madam Pomphrey had noticed them however and walked over to bring together them.
'' Well, Professors, I went to Harry 's place then we apparated -- -- ''
'' detention on, not one of you can apparate yet ! '' Professor McGonagall exclaimed in a hushed voice.
'' That was my doing, professor. I just thought it would be faster. ``
'' Go on, Miss Lovegood. '' The prof just prompted Luna to continue.
'' We apparated to Grimmauld blank space, then we found Dragon there ... then several Death-eaters appeared and attacked us ... .then just when we were cornered, Harry apparated the both us to Hogwarts ... .but they do n't know that, professor. We pretended that we were using a portkey. '' Luna 's oculus were cloudy as she recounted the day 's events.
'' Professors, Draco and the other death-eaters told us the forged. Is our situation really that bad ? Does genus Draco really own Sirius'theatre now ? '' Harry ignored the painful throb on his shoulders where a torment had hit him a while ago. He noticed that the Professors looked meaningfully at each other before answering his queries.
'' We are on a very difficult location now, Mr. ceramicist. Innumerable aurors and thaumaturge had been captured and killed during the countless attacks that the death-eaters launched hold out summer. It had been rosy enough that we were able to send students staying at the headquarters to this blank space right before the enemy attacked it .... '' prof McGonagall suddenly stopped as if pondering if she should continue. Harry stared at her and was surprised that he could scan her thoughts. 'Shall I tell Harry about Dumbledore and Ginny ?'She seemed to be debating with herself.
'' What about Ginny and professor Dumbledore ? '' Harry promptly asked her. The three adults turned to him in surprise.
'' How did you get laid ? '' gentlewoman Pomphrey wondered.
'' We do n't acknowledge anything. I just remembered what Draco said a spell ago before he was cut off by Lucius. '' Well, that was near the the true, Harry thought although he still could n't believe that he could read their minds.
'' I think both of you had enough for today. Why do n't you sleep first ? '' professor McGonagall tried to parry the topic.
'' I think it would be estimable if you tell us now, Professor. We would not be able to sleep without knowing first. Besides, knowing the real billet is the first way into solving a problem. '' Luna pressed them politely using consummate logic like a true Ravenclaw to win her vitrine. Harry squeezed her hand in gratitude. He was afraid his snappishness would get the honorable of him if he would be the one to insist.
The professor sighed again. `` As lots as I wanted to withhold some selective information, Luna was correct. You have to have it off. fourth dimension have changed and you have to be equipped for the battle in our midst .... '' She paused and took a cryptic breath before she continued. `` Dumbledore and Ginny were captured. We do n't know what 's happening to them now. Dumbledore can guide care of himself but Ginny ... .I thrill to think what they might be doing to her now ... .The Weasleys are distraught. '' The professor finally broke down and left to try asylum on a dark corner of the room leaving both of them with ma'am Hooch and Madam Pomphrey who were also shaking in sorrow and desperation.
Harry felt numb for a moment. 'Ginny ! Why her ? ! ? What do they require from her ?'He felt Luna hug him and they decided that it was sentence for them to rest. Today had been a tenacious day and tomorrow might be foresightful. They need their strength.
Chapter 7 - The reformation of Dumbledore 's ground forces

'' constant VIGILANCE, POTTER ! ``

Harry was still pondering on Mad-Eye Moody 's favorite expression when he suddenly felt the bed vibrating furiously. Startled out of his card, Harry jumped from the bed, drew his wand out and scrambled to rule his ice that fell on the floor in his hurriedness. He was about to launch his first off defensive spell for the day when he noticed Lee Jordan River and Seamus Finnegan clutching their venter trying to control their laugh while Hermione sodbuster and Luna Lovegood glared furiously at them.

'' Glad you find that amusing. '' Harry snorted at them as he hid his wand.

'' You should have seen your typeface, mate. Hahahaha ! ``

'' That is not funny, you morons ! '' Hermione snarled angrily at them.

'' Yeah, well, I honestly thought we were being attacked or something and given the situation -- - ''

'' Given the situation, we might as well put a little color to our lives or else, we would all go crazy here. '' Seamus butted in seriously.

No one said a word for a moment. Suddenly, they were all reminded of the horror that they were living now ... the retentiveness that they all wished to leave and hoped that they were all just a theatrical role of ambition that can be sent to oblivion after several months or years. The young lady suddenly regretted reprimanding Lee and Seamus. Hermione broke the silence.

'' So, who brought you here ? '' She asked Harry and Luna.

'' Harry apparated both of us here after battling with several death-eaters at the headquarters of ... .what 's that again ? Order ... .something like that. '' Luna answered casually as if it was an workaday occurrence.

'' B-but ... ..you ca n't apparate to Hogwarts ... how ? '' Hermione stammered in surprise.

'' That 's what Professor McGonagall said concluding night ... .but if I recall correctly, you can not apparate to the home base either ... .but the death- eaters did. '' Harry answered thoughtfully apparently puzzled too about what happened. `` But I 'm glad I forgot about that little piece of info or I would n't have attempted to go here in the first place. ``

'' The Malfoy brat told us that the security of the headquarters was weakened when Sirius died so maybe something like happened to Hogwarts. '' Luna added. Hermione looked thoughtful. The others were silent too.

'' So what happened here ? prof McGonagall told us something about Dumbledore and Ginny being captured .... '' Harry 's oculus scanned the room to find Ron, his best booster and Ginny 's brother but he was nowhere to be found. Hermione followed where his centre led and quickly averted his gaze.

'' Ron is too devastated after what happened and he blames himself for not being able to preserve his Sister. He is with Madam Pomphrey now. She is treating him with some calming potion so he wo n't do something foolish. '' Hermione answered his unspoken dubiousness dejectedly.

The Patil Twin Falls and the others soon joined the conversation and together, they shared with Harry and Luna the event that resulted to making the way of requirements their impermanent headquarters. Several parents, including those staying at Grimmauld Place, decided to ship their children to Hogwarts a month early to ensure the safety of their kids. Dumbledore agreed and they were all able to settle there. However, after a few days, something urgent came up and Dumbledore and some other professor had to leave the palace in haste.

That was the time when the Death-eaters sneaked into Hogwarts. Some used the passageway from the cellar of Honeydukes obviously led by Wormtail, one of the creators of the vulture'Map so he knew all the secret paths to the school, and some entered the ordinary way like Lucius. Some were external and barraged the school with complex charm to weaken the roadblock. The bookman and remaining prof fiercely fought but their strong point were no match for their attacker. Soon, Hogwarts was in their control and all the people inside were captured.

Dumbledore arrived a few bit later and bartered for the prisoner lives in telephone exchange for his. The death-eaters immediately agreed of class. Even if they were not able to capture Harry, at to the lowest degree they got his wise man. It was only after Dumbledore conjured a portkey and sent us all to Grimmauld Place that they noticed that Ginny was missing. Some professors went back but to the castle but did not find her leading to the conclusion that the death-eaters did not release her like the others. It was only confirmed though after the next attack.

Apparently, Voldemort was impatient already and ordered another attack at Dog Star'house. Somehow, Dumbledore sent a warning there and gave the house physician an opportunity to escape. Order member sent the children and some professors back to Hogwarts to hide in the Room of Requirements and destroyed the floo connection to forestall death-eaters from following them.

'' So that 's what happened ... ... '' Harry shook his head in astonishment ... but a nagging thought entered his mind again. `` How could Dumbledore let himself be captured without a fight ? He could have gotten them all within seconds like what happened in the Department of whodunit .... ''

'' That 's what 's bothering us too. '' They all looked around to encounter Ron nodding his head solemnly. `` Dumbledore is very brawny but he let it pass ... why ? ``

'' Are you all right, Ron ? '' Hermione rushed to his English immediately.

'' Yeah, Harry 's here. I should not let my secure friend find me here in a state of distress. I would just die of embarrassment.. '' He smiled weakly and hugged his advantageously friend.

'' RON ! ! ! ! '' Hermione exclaimed at him clearly put off by his reasoning.

'' No, Hermione, just joking. Actually, madam Pomphrey had convinced me that moaning and blaming myself will just make subject worsened. Now that Harry 's here maybe we can do something useful for once. '' Ron looked expectantly at Harry as if he was hoping for something marvelous to happen. Harry and others just looked hurt and dumbfounded at him. `` No law-breaking guys, it 's just that he 's my best first mate. We went through a lot together and having him here with me added a boost to my team spirit. '' He quickly explained.

'' That 's ok, Ron. We understand. As for Dumbledore, it 's bothering me, too. It ca n't be real but maybe he has his reasons ... so let 's exit it at that for a while ... .ok ? '' Hermione told everyone.

'' What about Ginny though ? What 's the intention of getting her ? '' Parvati asked ignoring the warning looks from Hermione.

'' Maybe it 's because the death-eaters thought that Ginny and Harry are romantically involved and he would go to any duration to save her including bartering his life for hers .... '' Cho said seemingly hurt at the prospect of it being rightful while everyone stared at her and Harry.

'' But it 's not true ! We are just friends and I treat her like a sister. '' Harry exclaimed in disbelief. He noticed that Cho sighed in relief.

'' Yes, we know that and I think it would be best if we do n't divulge that information yet or they might just kill Ginny if they found out that they were unseasonable. I wonder where they got the idea, though. '' Hermione stated quietly.

'' Maybe they heard my conversation with Ginny when they attacked us. '' Colin rubbed his os frontale as if trying to recall the exact scene. The others waited for him to carry on. `` Well, we were just joking around and Ginny was pretending that Harry and her are a couple -- - ''

'' She what ? ! ? '' Ron suddenly exclaimed not daring to think that his baby could such a ridiculous thing.

'' Mmmm ... ..yeah, b-but we were just joking around ... .acting some make- believe place ... .like a movie or gambol or something ... she did not have in mind it, honest ... we were just having some fun ... '' Colin continued nervously and cringed at the hatful of a reddened angry brother of Ginny.

'' That 's sufficiency ... That 's sufficiency ... .It 's just a mistake ... let 's just hope that Ginny is sassy enough not to let on that it was just an act. '' Hermione raised her articulation to prevent everyone from making another comment. Harry opened his oral fissure to verbalise but changed his mind but Ron could n't be stopped.

'' So what do we do now ? '' Ron demanded angrily at them. Another stony silence greeted his password. Hermione bit her lip trying to think of something. The Creevey brothers suddenly found their pluck blueness sock very interesting. Others just stared into space until a strong voice dared answer the question.

'' We form Dumbledore 's USA again. '' Everyone looked at Luna as she spoke of the Bible. `` With Dumbledore gone, we need to champion ourselves and the others ... .we need to subdue building complex spells if we even hope to defeat Voldemort ... .we need to join for without it, we shall easily be defeated. '' Everyone stared dumbfounded at her. They never heard Luna speak this way before. To them, she was just Loony - a dreamer, person whose sense of world was utterly questionable, but here she was giving them an obvious answer that they should have got realized before.

Harry was impressed too by Luna 's words. He already guessed that behind that Loony frontal was a young woman broad of wisdom but he never thought that she could also be this stiff and determined to struggle iniquity ... .but maybe he should take realized that already after she, the only one in the chemical group that was not from Gryffindor, went to facilitate him rescue Sirius even if she did not make love how important he is to him at the time. And then, the battle at Grimmauld Place, she held her place and never cried once even after the taunts about her Father of the Church. She stood her reason. She was amazing ....

'' Luna 's right. We must reconvene all the appendage and we 'll try to train on some composite spells first before we do anything else. We need to prepare. Hermione, do you have any musical theme how to contact the others ? I noticed you found it hard to communicate with me given the term but maybe we can happen a way to contact the others and bring them here. '' Harry assumed his status of leader of the DA and tried to induce a common sense of organization to the others. `` I see, all of us here are penis, so ... .we just need to contact the eternal sleep of the phallus and see if they are willing to bring together us again. Then we can start the preparation. Do you all agree ? ``

Everyone nodded their agreement at once and hurried to their shorts to get their magic spell books and wands. Harry was now thinking of where they can train given so many people were staying there. Luna just stayed with him while she too was lost in her own thoughts. Ron and Hermione were interfering reading something that may help them find a way to convey with the others. Nobody noticed the bespectacled cat hiding under a bed, observing and listening to their every word. Chapter 8 - A Sir Frederick Handley Page from the club 's Record Book

'' Mr. potter, may I talk with you for a moment ? '' said Professor McGonagall, walking soundlessly, very cat-like, to where Harry and Luna were sitting. Harry nodded and followed the Deputy Headmistress to her table and sat on the closest chair while the prof looked curiously at him.

'' What is it, Professor ? '' asked Harry, wondering if she had overheard them talking. He made a mental bill to find a more discerning way of organizing the DA because the grownup necromancer would never tolerate them to fight, not yet.

'' I wish to talk with you about the arcanum defence force group you formed stopping point class. As the ordination 's imagination are very much strained nowadays, we could not comprehend all territorial dominion and as we unfortunately realized before, we can not always be here to fend for the scholarly person. We need as many trained guardian as we can possibly bear to regain our world. '' said prof McGonagall, leafing through some book filled with writings that Harry could n't quite understand.

'Apparently, I was wrong .'thinking Harry in amusement, wondering where the conversation will top to.

'' The rescript is requesting you to reform Dumbledore 's ground forces and cultivate them very well and defensive and offensive magic spell. '' continued Professor McGonagall, staring intently at Harry 's eyes.

'' I - I ... of trend, prof ... .anything to avail. '' said Harry in surprise.

Professor McGonagall sighed in relief. `` Thank you, Mr. Potter. We have been wanting to do that but we could n't seem to detect time for it. We were contemplating on requesting Hermione to do it, but the residual of the rules of order seem to think your original complex body part is better. Besides, we were not sure yet if the rest of you would want to do it but now that you 're here, you will be able to encounter out for yourself how very much keep you got. Do n't worry, your friends will help you devise thing. '' she said, implying that Harry must ask to develop his eye for detail soon. loss leader must try not to will any Edward Durell Stone unturned.for one unproblematic misapprehension might be fatal to all.

'' Do n't vex, professor, we 'll construct for sure that we will do our best to help our world return to normal. '' said Harry seriously.

'' Very well, then. Off you go ... .but before you leave, I want you to have this. '' said the professor, handling a piece of parchment to Harry 's outstretched manus. `` That 's a copy of a Page from the Order 's criminal record record. It contains the general situation of the wizarding man. Use those information wisely. ``

Harry 's optic nearly popped out of their sockets as he read the paper.

'' And Harry -- - ''

'' Yes, professor ? ``

'' Please do n't hesitate to talk to us or ask for our help if you needed it. Never try to place the gist of saving the world on your shoulders alone. It 's our world too and we will help you no matter what happens ... retrieve that ... ''

Harry nodded solemnly and walked towards his friends, clutching the parchment tightly on his right fist. He called for a encounter immediately. As the group gathered around him, he started to tell them about the fiat 's request, explaining about the guild of the Phoenix to the others who do not know anything about it yet. Finally, he requested Hermione to understand the paper for them.

GENERAL billet OF THE WIZARDING WORLD

1. All wizarding schoolhouse attacked by the death-eaters - 36 dead, 215 injure

2. Ottery St. Catchpole - attacked, 15 spite, none dead ... all relocated.

3. Hogsmeade and Diagon Alley - markets closed due to numerous fire, no concrete shape of casualties yet ; Weasley 's whizz Wheezes - operating in stealth.

4. day-by-day Prophet stopped operating to avoid the tone-beginning

5. caviler bravely reported all the incidents but stopped after the disappearance of its editor in chief - no data about his whereabouts yet.

6. Minister of Magic - resigned after receiving thousands of hate-mails from people who were not able-bodied to train for war because of the put on information he fed them

7. Ministry of conjuring trick - currently in chaos because of the sudden going of the minister, no one is brave enough to fill the lieu yet.

8. Dumbledore and Ginny - captured but still alive.

9. # 12 Grimmauld post - attacked but damage was lessened by Dumbledore 's warning.

10. Harry potter - currently developing his powers - an order member needs to talk to him about this soon.

11. Aurors - reduced by one-half - need to develop the skills of former star

12. Victims of the dementor 's plan of attack on a certain wiz settlement 40 years ago - penury to find a way for them to recover their powers. nigh of them were mighty whizz and would be able to help us in this war.

The DA member just listened intenly. The news did not come as a shock anymore. After all, they already know the situation was very bad due to the fact that they were hiding. But the shoemaker's last bit of selective information came as a nice surprise. They never knew that and it was not written in the books. They wondered how many of those victims could actually contribute to their cause.

'' auntie Petunia ! '' gasped Harry. The others turned to him at once, supercilium raising in question.

'' She was one of those victims ... .she was telling the accuracy ... .she was a witch. '' said Harry who, until now, had not realized that he had some doubt on his aunt 's Good Book. `` She asked for my avail to get it back ... .she wants to help too ... ''

'' WHAT ? ! ? THAT WOMAN THAT TREATED YOU the likes of filth ? ! ? '' exclaimed Ron. `` NO WAY ! ``

'' RON ! '' Hermione chided him impatiently. `` Will you stop being stubborn for once ? We need as much help as we can get and if she 's uncoerced, then so be it. ``

'' Did she consecrate you any information on how to do it ? asked Luna, steering the conversation from an impending argument.

'' She said something about defeating the king of Dementors but I have no idea how to do it yet. '' said Harry, thanking Luna silently for her distraction.

'' Let 's see, maybe a patronus'kiss or something. The patronus sucks the king and pay it back to its proprietor. What do you retrieve ? '' said Lee.

'' I do n't know. There 's no such affair ... in the playscript I read at least. '' said Hermione weakly, annoyed that she did not know the answer to this one.

'' It 's because it was not written in the new al-Qur'an. '' Everyone turned to Cho who suddenly blushed. `` You see, it 's an old magic and probably listed in the old Christian Bible only. My gran told me about it once but she said only a corporeal patronus conjured by a very powerful wizard can pull it off. ``

'' fountainhead, that settles it then. Hermione and Cho, you take charge of researching on that. Lee, Seamus, Colin and Dennis, I believe you are cunning enough to take concern of contacting the others. Luna, Ron and I are going to project some strategies. '' said Harry.

'' What about us ? What are we going to do ? '' moaned Lavender, Padma and Parvati at once.

'' Er -- '' said Harry, racking his psyche for anything that he can delegate to the three. `` Umm ... .you can research on some very advanced go that we can use and er ... um ... .you can tramp around the room and try to search for students here who might be will to join us ... ''

'' Oh, thanks Harry. We like that ! '' answered the three.

'' And ... .er -- maybe you can help the others after you fetch up your own task ? '' Harry pleaded silently to Hermione and Cho. They both nodded, not needing any explanation.

'' Let 's get going, then ! '' exclaimed Ron suddenly, gladiolus that they can finally do something of importance.

'' YEAH ! '' Dumbledore 's regular army returns ! '' They all shouted in excitement.

From one dark recess of the way, the monocled cat smiled at their onward motion and quietly left the room.
Chapter 9 - The Three Urgent labor

The constitution of Dumbledore 's Army rekindled a fervor in the hearts of the young mavin. They promptly fulfilled the tasks assigned to them, much to the botheration of the other people in the room who seemed to consider that they were just wasting their sentence ( In which Ron angrily retorted with a nasty, `` Oh, yeah, you think so ? Why do n't you just go out there and die willingly ? '' ) and within 48 hour, another merging was called to finalise the plans.

'' Listen, comrades-in-wands, '' everyone groaned at the condition. Harry smiled. `` Just joking but hey, I like the sound of that. Let 's pick up the termination of your job first. Hermione ? ``

Hermione stood up promptly and read clearly, `` Patronus kiss should only be administered to the King of Dementors, in our case it was called 'Demeter'. The spell is 'Patrono Halkum'but only the chosen one could do that. The heart of the kiss should then be incorporated with a special power revival potion which Cho and I will be working on. The lonesome sly part is locating all those victims and finding the wizard settlement where they came from for the potion to cultivate. As of now, we do n't know the name of the settlement yet and even Professor McGonagall has already forgotten the plaza. ``

'' prof McGonagall also said that those wizards had their memories modified so they might not even be willing to do it. The village was magically wiped out from the books and since the billet was unplottable, it is quite inconceivable for us to go there '' added Cho.

'' No, it 's not. '' said Harry quietly. `` You 're forgetting what I said earlier. My aunty genus Petunia was one of them. She lived in that village and the retentivity charm was lifted when she took me. ``

'' Oh ! '' was all Hermione and Cho said.

'' That 's ok, guys. What about your group, Lee ? '' said Harry, noticing that the four boys were already itching to report.

'' Hey, the undertaking was harder than we thought but ... ..of course of action, we 're wizard ! '' exclaimed Lee triumphantly. Seamus, Colin and Dennis were grinning from ear to ear, clearly proud of their accomplishment.

'' Yeah, who would take thought that the house-elves could do so much .... '' said Colin.

'' Wicked ! I -- - '' Dennis suddenly stopped when he noticed Hermione 's cold expression.

'' Chill out, Hermione. It 's not as if we 're exploiting them or something. They wanted to help oneself ... they really do ... and they chose to do it. We did not pressure them. '' said Seamus cautiously. He knew that Hermione was quite ticklish about elf rights but it was different if the house-elves themselves chose to help them. Inferno, they need every avail they can get, he thought.

'' Ok, then. So how exactly are they helping us ? '' Hermione asked, not entirely convinced of their logic yet.

'' Well, from talking to Dobby, we figured that the house-elves can be turned into a very good spy network. There are house brownie all over the creation and their own stigma of conjuring trick allow them to communicate with one another without alerting the wizards. Aside from that, they can also get past any anti-apparition barriers. You get the picture ? '' Lee paused before continuing. `` We then requested Dobby and some of his trusted friend to locate the remaining penis of the DA and personally render them the letters informing that DA has returned and that if they still wish well to be theatrical role of us again, they have to hand their reply immediately to the house-elf that delivered the message. ``

'' And ? '' prompted Harry.

'' Why do you recall we 're so excited ? Of form, we got them all ! '' said Seamus eagerly, signaling Colin and Dennis to show them the letter of the alphabet. `` Apparently, they were also hiding in some metro unplottable prophylactic mansion built during the previous sovereignty of Voldemort. ``

'' WHOA ! '' exclaimed the astounded DA members.

'' Wicked ! '' said Ron.

'' How issue forth there are only 15 of them ? We have 29 appendage, the varsity letter should be 16. '' said Hermione, trying to recall who among the previous members, except Ginny, had not replied.

'' Er -- -um ... .. '' All turned at once to the small boy awkwardly wringing his hands. `` We sort of ... .uh -- -forgotten to include Marietta Edgecombe in the list we gave the house-elves. '' muttered Dennis quickly. `` Since she umm ... ..snitched on us final year ... ... we figured it would be best if she 's not here for now. '' he added hastily.

Harry nodded thoughtfully. `` What do you conceive, cat ? '' he asked the mathematical group, carefully eyeing their reactions.

'' I think whatever she had done last year, we should give her a hazard. '' said Hermione firmly.

'' NO WAY ! '' Ron vehemently said. He could n't quite forgive her yet.

'' We think Hermione 's right. '' said Lavender and Parvati.

'' It 's quite hard to adjudicate. After all, custody is not the only when thing at stake here but she 's my friend. '' said Cho weakly. Padma also nodded in agreement.

'' So that 's 5 vote for 'yes ; and 5 votes for 'no'. Luna, what do you think ? '' asked Harry.

Luna looked taken aback for a moment before she replied, `` I think Hermione 's right. We should present her a fortune but .... not right now. We have to take note first and make sure that she will not rat us a indorsement clock time before we approach her again. ``

'' Brilliant ! Do you all check ? `` asked Harry, smiling at Luna. The others reluctantly nodded. `` So, that brings us to the finis group. Annapurna, what have you got so far ?

'' Not thoroughly. The polite single just ignored us but the others downright insulted our feat. There is one from Durmstrang and two from Beaxbatons who seemed interested but they are not feeling too brave at the moment though. Maybe we just have to look. '' explained Lavender, feeling more dispirited as she read her report.

'' That 's okay, Lavender. We should have expected that. They will refuse to join us now because we have not proven anything yet. To them, we are just a crew of foolish Kid pulling a very life-threatening put-on. Do n't worry, they 'll come around. We just have to be patient and explain some more. '' said Harry, consoling the demoralised member.

'' You 're right, Harry. It 's just that so many rejections were quite traumatic for us. '' moaned Parvati.

'' We 'll just continue to win over the three who were worry and then leave the others for later. By the way, here is the list of the most useful spell that we need to subdue as soon as potential. '' said Padma, handing each of the extremity a copy of the spells unadulterated with the incantantions, correct sceptre movements and their uses.

'' Thanks !. '' said Harry, putting a transcript in the pocket of his pant, `` All of your report card will be very helpful to the full general architectural plan that Ron, Luna and I had drafted last night. The plan had been streamlined to three urgent labor. First, we must contribute auntie Petunia here immediately. I need at least two other citizenry who could already do some advanced magic to go with me. We reckoned it would be best if we always work collectively, in a group of 3 multitude or more. Who would be willing to join me ? '' he saw all of them evoke their paw. `` No, not all of us yet. It shall be carried out tomorrow morning already. No time to train first that 's why I need those who can perform advanced magic already. Lee and Luna can go with me. Sorry, Ron. '' He apologized quickly to his bestfriend who seemed hurt that he did n't pick out him to join the first team.

'' Why Luna ? She 's one year untried than us ... '' Annapurna pointed out.

'' Yes, I know but after arriving at our house without so much of a clams, I think she 's up to the challenge. '' said Harry.

'' Oh ! Okay. ``

'' The second task is to bring all the former members here, target agenda is next calendar week. We all need to train religiously before that day of the month because all of us will be going ... .unless person wants to stay, of course. '' he grinned as the others groan in mock protest. `` Ron will unite all the squad later after we have studied the report of Lee 's group. ``

'' As for the tertiary task, we will all undergo another extensive training on battle related magical spell including advanced apparition ... '' he paused. `` ... and wandless trick ... '' The others gasped in wonder.

'' But who will teach us ? '' asked Hermione.

'' Is it really possible ? '' asked Colin.

'' Yes, it is possible. auntie Petunia will aid me in teaching you. She 's Sir Thomas More comrade with it. Actually, she was the one who taught me how. '' said Harry, levitating a hot seat without a baton to demonstrate.

'' Cool ! Why did n't you use that when we were at Grimmauld situation ? '' asked Luna suddenly.

'' Because I do n't need them to know yet and -- -- '' Harry was suddenly interrupted by gentlewoman hooch 's vociferation of `` Dinner 's set ! '' `` ... .it seemed that dinner 's prepare so we have to contain this get together right now. I 'm starving ! '' he playfully ran to the make-shift dining place. several 'so-am- I 's'followed him and one very large foot almost crushed his groundwork in haste.

'' Luna, Lee, please meet me after dinner tonight at that piece of the room. '' Harry whispered to them as they sat on their several plaza. He pointed to the sofa near Professor McGonagall 's mesa but discreetly hidden behind a ledge of books. `` We 'll finalize our rescue plan for tomorrow, okay ? ``

'' Are you out of your mind ? Of class, it 's okay ! '' said Lee excitedly while Luna just nodded and smiled gently at Harry who suddenly felt lighthearted and cheerful despite of everything.
Chapter 10 - The Unexpected Arrival of the Dursleys and the Auror Trial

'' As I was saying, we need to go back to the Dursleys and bring them here. No problem with that because I can apparate us all back here but ... the problem is if we encounter some death-eaters along the way ... '' said Harry quietly.

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

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

'' prof MCGONAGALL ! thrower 's missing ! Some death-eaters attacked the Dursleys ... '' said a panicky distaff interpreter from behind.

'' We were able to fend them off but the woman said Potter left a few mean solar day ago ... '' growled another, unmistakably Moody's.

'' mummy ! Mummy ! Why did they bring us here ? They 're not going to down us, are they ? '' cried a boy whose vocalization was muffled.

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

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

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

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

'' But prof, we guarded him tightly and we are sure enough he did not leave the house. '' protested Tonks, feeling bad at their failure.

'' I 've been telling you that he can apparate but you wo n't listen. '' argued Aunt Petunia. `` I also taught him how to use wandless thaumaturgy ... ''

'' petunia ! '' screamed Uncle Vernon who seemed to receive forgotten his anxiety as he berated his wife for letting the forbidden words escape her lips.

Harry quickly strode to his aunt 's side. Luna and Lee came out of the shadows too and discreetly went to join the former DA members to give them some privacy.

'' Explain yourself, ceramist. '' said Moody, glaring at him for causing them so lots stress.

'' I 'm sorry Professor Helen Newington Wills, Tonks ... I forgot that about the ordering member watching over the house. You see, after being endlessly frustrated at the want of word, I started to make good use of my meter. I taught myself how to apparate and aunty Petunia, being one of the victims of a dementors flak before, taught me how to perform wandless magic from retention. '' said Harry.

Harry quickly told them a heavily edited version of the incidents after he and Luna left Privet drive to impose Grimmauld Place. His tarradiddle was greeted with shock, amazement and incredulity from his absorbed audience. He also shared with them the DA 's architectural plan of rescuing the Dursleys but he did not recount them the reason why. Mad-eye Helen Wills shot him a questioning feeling but did not contract on. Harry smiled at him in relief. For some reason, he did not want his uncle and cousin to have it off about it.

'' Excuse me, Mr. ceramicist but I think your relatives need to catch one's breath for now. I 'll take them first to their carrell. '' interrupted professor McGonagall.

'' No, Minerva, if you do n't mind, I wish to stay. '' said aunt genus Petunia, surprising them all but Harry who seemed to know to a greater extent than he was letting on. Vernon tapped his fundament impatiently but left with his son when he realized that his married woman was not going to switch her mind.

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

'' We wanted to bring auntie Petunia so that she can tell us more about the dementor 's flak on a sorcerous village forty years ago. We wanted to render her and other dupe their ability back so that they can serve us win this war. '' said Harry confidently, giving the feeling that it was something that had already been thoroughly discussed by the DA members.

Harry was startled when his aunt suddenly hugged him and murmured a flabby 'thanks'to him. Tonks and Helen Wills gaped at him in shock but prof McGonagall just encouraged him to go on. He then continued telling them about the Patronus kiss, Demeter, bringing the other DA penis and their plan to cultivate for battle.

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

'' Yeah, something to that effect. We can not go on hiding forever and the lodge do not possess sufficiency phallus to protect us all the time. Let 's fount it. We have to trail for war because WE are at war. '' said Harry, conclusion etched on his offspring face.

Helen Wills carefully assessed the Lester Willis Young man in forepart of him and paused for what seemed life sentence eternity before he replied, `` Very well, then. If you all can get back here alive and without any John Roy Major injuries, I will take you myself. But, if you fail, you will forget all about it. Consider this your entry test to auror training. ``

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

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

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

'' adjacent Monday. ``

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

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

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

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

Colorful sparks flew around hit and deflecting the walls and dummies strategically placed within the training way. The mathematical group started their own breeding to organize for the second mission. Harry told them about Dwight Lyman Moody 's challenge and that encouraged them to do their best. Professor McGonagall and Madam hooch built a square room within the Room of requirement ( which magically expanded ) which served as their grooming ground. They put a silencing charm on the way so as not to distract the other occupants.

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

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

'' PROTEGO ! '' cried Luna as Harry hit her with the cruciatus nemesis. The effect of the spell was minimized but still made her writhe in pain. The others stopped what they were doing and gaped questioningly at Harry.

'' Harry ! It 's illegal ! We should not be doing that ! '' exclaimed Hermione at once.

'' Finite Incantatem ! '' Luna stood up at once. Harry continued explain, `` Yes, I know, but charging from experience, death-eaters prefer using unforgivable swearing on their enemies. We need to learn how to counter those curses. ``

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

'' Never stopped the death-eaters, did it ? '' said Harry mildly. `` Let 's span up again and practice defending ourselves against those spells, particularly the imperius cuss. I 'm sure none of us would enjoy being controlled by the enemies. Like this..IMPERIO ! '' shouted Harry unexpectedly at the unprepared Seamus.

Everyone stared in amazement as they witnessed how Seamus climbed the bulwark, breakdanced on the floor, declared his deathless love for Lavender, and stunned Colin. The others glared at Harry for this.

'' Please do n't be mad at me. '' pleaded Harry gently. `` It 's just to show how the imperius curse word works. It controls the psyche of the person completely and if ordered, they will not hesitate to hurt even the 1 they love most. '' His champion nodded in understanding. He released Seamus from his control and instructed the others on what to do.

After respective days of rigorous breeding, all became adept at fighting the imperius curse, even young Dennis who seemed so light at first could totally discombobulate it off. disenchantment charm was a walkover but apparition was met with some difficultness. But all were able to apparate quite well eventually though not as just as Harry yet who could not only apparate other masses with him but also pass anti-apparition barriers. Their cuticle charm also became inviolable. They discovered that if they conjure the enchantment turn together, it will mold a shell strong enough to disgust unforgivable curses completely.

The next morning, Ron called for a meeting to talk over their strategies.

'' Here is the group list. We separated them according to their proportional distance from each other. The house-elves are going to draw us to their positioning so we do n't have to vex about that. '' said Ron, handing each of them a copy of the pigeonholing. `` I trust that any personal divergence shall be ignored at this moment. Is there any problem with the group ? ``

Group # 1 : Harry, Luna, Dennis - Hannah, Katie, Susan, Terry
Group # 2 : Ron, Lavender, Padma - Angelina, Ernie, Zacharias, Alicia mathematical group # 3 : Hermione, Parvati, Seamus - James Dean, Fred, Saint George, Neville
chemical group # 4 : Lee, Colin, Cho - Michael, Anthony, Justin

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

'' Since this elbow room and their localisation have anti-apparition barrier, we need to go to Hogsmeade first and apparate from there to a detail near the safe- menage and bring the other members there before apparating back to Hogsmeade. Okay ? '' said Ron.

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

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

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

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

'' That 's goodness enough. By the way, Cho and I made another batch of sham galleons and put a more advanced protean charm there. If before, it only tells the date and time of the DA coming together now it can inform us if any of our supporter are in peril. '' said Hermione to distract Ron, giving each of them a fake galleon and gave the loss leader the coins for the former members.

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

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

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'' We 're ready. '' declared Harry during dejeuner. `` Today is Sunday ... Tomorrow we must go and bestow our comrades-in-wands back. If you have any question about this mission, say it now. Otherwise, it will be too late. '' he paused to see if any of them wore a tiny pinch of booking on their faces but what greeted his center were supreme purpose and unrivaled courage. The grouping was almost glowing with it. `` All right. We will contact here and leave at exactly 6 am tomorrow. relaxation well for now. We will need our strength. '' Chapter 11 - The Second military mission

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

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

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

Harry nodded in discernment. `` You 're asking if we are going to rescue her too ? '' he glanced at Ron who looked tormented with the cerebration of his only when baby suffering at the hands of the enemies. `` What do you call back ? Silly, of course of action we are. We just necessitate to fortify ourselves first. ``

Ron sighed with relief. `` Thanks, Ilex paraguariensis. I just need to try that. You know, before tomorrow. ``

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

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

'' I think he used mental telepathy to talk to me. delay, I 'll try if I can lay down it work reverse. I also want to ask him a few dubiousness myself. '' said Harry, concentrating hard on the master 's aspect until it became solid in his mind.

'' Professor, can you hear me ? ``

'' Harry ? ``

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

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

'' Ok. Professor, I want to ask you something else if you do n't heed. Do you have any idea how I can be talking to you right now ? And why did my mark plosive speech sound hurting. The pain is supposed to be intense now but I do n't ingest any sight anymore. ``

'' No, I do n't mind. The electrical shock you gave me when you almost demolished my office last June made me realize that. As for the first question, I think some of your inert business leader surfaced at last due to the urgency of the situation. As for the second doubt, I can only assume that Voldemort has been closing his mind to you too to prevent you from discovering his architectural plan. He does not want to take opportunity now that he 's winning the war. ``

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

'' Be careful tomorrow, Harry. ``

'' We will. Thanks, professor. Take forethought too. '' With that, Harry cleared his mind again and started to severalize Ron what the headmaster had told him about Ginny. He was exhausted from the cause but seeing the relieved verbal expression of his adept champion was worth every ounce of energy he spent.

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

All the extremity of Dumbledore 's Army, wearing special DA cloaks magically sewn by their house-elf Friend, were nervously pacing the floor while waiting for the signal to result. The team leaders were currently reiterating the architectural plan and outlining all possible scenarios to their respective mathematical group. prof McGonagall carefully stayed away from their itinerary to avoid increasing their focus. As the clock struck 6:00 a.m., all members disillusioned themselves and silently followed their loss leader to the path that led to Hogsmeade. They were glad to see the place deserted except for the house-elves nervously waiting for their arrival.

'' Remember, the wholly operation should take no recollective than 15 arcminute. If anything happens, just press the coin and the relief will try to help if they can. Also, as soon as the group has completed its mission, return to the grooming room immediately and hold off for the others. We 'll have a poor meeting afterwards. OK ? '' said Harry. `` House-elves included. ``

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

Several moment later, Ron 's and Lee 's groups arrived safely at the Training Room. No one said anything as they waited for the others to return. Some resorted to reading while others played solo wizard chess to while away the meter. Each constantly checking the metre and wondering what 's taking the others so long. It had been almost an hour. Some unconsciously held the coin as if expecting it to burn up soon. The wait was almost unbearable when they heard arguments erupting outside the room and it seemed to be getting nearer.

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

The doorway suddenly opened and in came a livid Hermione followed by James Byron Dean and highly embarassed twins. Parvati was assisting Seamus who was limping with pain in the neck but assured everyone that he just tripped on the way back and was not cursed by the death-eaters. Ron let out his breath which he never realized he was holding when he noticed Hermione enter the room.

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

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

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

'' Really ! You know, you do n't need to ca-ca pitiable exculpation. A simple apology will do. '' Ron glared at them.

The twins looked nervously at one another. It never occurred to them that little ickle Ronniekins would dare tell them off for anything. But he was right. Mustering sufficiency courage, they both looked at Hermione and mumbled something that sounded lile `` we 're sorry. '' Hermione just rolled her heart at them and walked to the other part of the room. Then, as if suddenly noticing something, she returned to where Ron was.

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

'' They 're not here yet ! ``

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

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

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

'' Why ? What happened ? '' asked Cho who walked over to link up the conversation.

'' We do n't know actually. When we apparated to Hogsmeade, she was still behind us but when we arrived there, we discovered that she 's not with us anymore. We checked the place and even went back to the safe home but we ca n't find her. '' said Katie. Harry looked distraught.

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

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

Without wasting anymore meter, Harry called Dobby and requested him to find out where the Quibbler was. Within seconds, Dobby arrived with the exact positioning and Harry apparated to the quibbler 's office where a shocking pot greeted him. Luna was fearlessly fighting her attackers - 4 death- eaters. Dodging curses and sending out several trying to buy some prison term until assistance arrives.

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

'' ESTUPENDO ! '' he shouted at them and the foe backed away quickly, staring at their wands as if wondering why they were holding such a stupefied piece of wood. Harry smiled as he started to ran to Luna 's position. His smile faded, however, when he heard cheap soda again as more death-eaters entered the function. The battle continued.

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

Harry realized that he need to get Luna soon so they could escape but the death-eaters made them too busy. The four death-eaters were still behaving oddly but the new reaching were more experient than the 1st four. They never gave them time to breath. curse word flew across the room at lightning speed. Harry saw Luna struck by a stunning spell. He quickly revived her and was exhausted himself when he heard various more soda. The death- feeder stopped to wait at the new arrivals too, not expecting any reinforcements. But they were surprised when several curses hit each of them as ten DA members who already started training arrived.

'' YOU cretin ! Why did you disapparate suddenly ? '' shouted Hermione in between curse. `` I thought we 're not supposed to go anywhere alone, especially in state of affairs like this. Whatever happened to the 'strength in phone number'speech you gave last time ? '' she continued furiously.

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

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

'' Yeah, cool ! '' shouted the others. Harry smiled inspite of himself. His acquaintance did not seem terrified anymore. In fact, they seemed to have the upper hand in this piffling encounter. He gave Ron a free rein to go the commands.

'' FORMATION ! '' shouted Ron. They DA phallus quickly surrounded the bewildered death-eaters, stuck out their wands and simultaneously yelled, `` ABSOLUTO PROTEGO ! '' A rainbow shield covered the DA appendage. Then without removing their scepter, Ron shouted, `` HYDRO-OXIDUS ! '' at the sandbag death- eater with the upshot of the spell multiplied six time due to the combination of their powers.

It hit the death-eaters forcefully and smashed them to the paries, sending some of the spot equipments to fall on the basis. Sensing frustration, they quickly disapparated to heal themselves somewhere and glared maliciously at the DA appendage as they did so. Harry then quickly put up some defensive spells around the office to avoid another encounter.

Hermione, still clearly annoyed at the turn of outcome, glared at Luna and asked heatedly. `` Can you please irradiate us why we are all here now instead of the Training elbow room ? ``

'' I apologize. I just could not defy the urge to visit my dad 's office before I go back. There 's something that I need to assure because I do n't believe that my founder is drained. '' Luna said evenly while Harry held her hand in support. Cho 's oculus narrowed when she noticed it.

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

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

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

'' Luna, I may not make out how to retrieve your father now but I think we can do something to make his spirit come awake. '' said Hermione brightly, trying to earn up for her primitiveness a while ago.

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

'' All publication have stopped operating or forced to shut because of the current position. Who shall kick in word to the people then ? Who shall inform them on what to do or where they can go for avail if anything happens ? The ministry is almost useless nowadays so I believe the most we can do is .... '' Hermione hesitantly glanced at the others before she declared, `` I think we must reinstate ... .The pettifogger. ``

A quiesce silence followed her pronouncement .