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 supernumerary auspices ... .invisibility cloak or something ? '' asked Lee.

'' We can use the disillusion good luck charm for that. It 's safe and besides, we left some of our things at the rescript 's head -- - ''

'' prof MCGONAGALL ! ceramist 's missing ! Some death-eaters attacked the Dursleys ... '' said a panicky female vocalization from behind.

'' We were able to resist them off but the char said Potter left a few twenty-four hours ago ... '' growled another, unmistakably Moody's.

'' mammy ! Mummy ! Why did they bestow us here ? They 're not going to shoot down us, are they ? '' cried a boy whose voice 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 obliterate what he thought was indignity on his theatrical role while his aunt was undeniably overwrought. His first cousin was hiding behind his female parent 's dress, destroying his repute of being a notorious bully. He recognized Tonks and Moody too who seemed ready to stimulate a heart attack.

'' Calm down. Potter 's here. '' said professor McGonagall calmy, motioning them all to sit down and make water themselves comfortable.

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

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

'' But Professor, we guarded him tightly and we are certain he did not leave alone the menage. '' protested Tonks, feeling bad at their failure.

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

'' petunia ! '' screamed Uncle Vernon who seemed to bear forgotten his anxiousness as he berated his wife for letting the foreclose word of honor escape her lips.

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

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

'' I 'm sorry professor Moody, Tonks ... I forgot that about the order members watching over the house. You see, after being endlessly frustrated at the lack of news, I started to make right use of my clip. I taught myself how to apparate and auntie Petunia, being one of the victim of a dementors attack before, taught me how to perform wandless conjuration from memory board. '' said Harry.

Harry quickly told them a heavily edited version of the incidents after he and Luna left Privet Drive to impose Grimmauld home. His story was greeted with shock, astonishment and incredulity from his confined hearing. He also shared with them the DA 's plan of rescuing the Dursleys but he did not enjoin them the grounds why. Mad-eye Moody shot him a questioning look but did not agitate on. Harry smiled at him in respite. For some reason, he did not want his uncle and cousin-german to sleep together about it.

'' Excuse me, Mr. thrower but I think your congener need to rest for now. I 'll take them first to their carrel. '' 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 more than he was letting on. Vernon tapped his foot impatiently but left with his son when he realized that his married woman was not going to change her mind.

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

'' We wanted to wreak aunty Petunia so that she can tell us more about the dementor 's attack on a sorcerous settlement forty twelvemonth ago. We wanted to grant her and other dupe their powers back so that they can help us win this war. '' said Harry confidently, giving the impression 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 soft 'thanks'to him. Tonks and Helen Newington Wills gaped at him in blow but Professor McGonagall just encouraged him to go on. He then continued telling them about the Patronus kiss, Demeter, bringing the former DA member and their plan to coach for battle.

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

'' Yeah, something to that effect. We can not go on hiding forever and the gild do not have enough appendage to protect us all the time. Let 's face it. We have to train for war because WE are at war. '' said Harry, decision etched on his young face.

Moody carefully assessed the unseasoned man in front of him and paused for what seemed life infinity before he replied, `` Very well, then. If you all can get back here live and without any major injuries, I will train you myself. But, if you fail, you will forget all about it. turn over this your entry test to auror training. ``

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

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

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

'' adjacent Monday. ``

'' Okay, we 'll be back that day and wee-wee surely you 're all in one patch. '' With that, prof Helen Wills Moody and Tonks swished their cloaks and disapparated to heaven knows where.

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

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

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

Colorful sparks flew around hitting and deflecting the bulwark and booby strategically placed within the training room. The radical started their own training to prepare for the second mission. Harry told them about Helen Wills 's challenge and that encouraged them to do their good. prof McGonagall and Madam hooch built a solid elbow room within the Room of requirement ( which magically expanded ) which served as their training ground. They put a silencing charm on the room so as not to distract the early occupants.

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

'' Good one, Ron ! That was very hefty ! '' 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 jinx. The effect of the trance 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 curses on their foeman. We need to study 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 distich up again and practice defending ourselves against those spells, particularly the imperius curse. I 'm indisputable 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 undying 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 condemnation works. It controls the mind of the soul completely and if ordered, they will not hesitate to hurt even the 1 they love most. '' His friends nodded in agreement. He released Seamus from his ascendance and instructed the others on what to do.

After several days of strict training, all became adept at fighting the imperius torment, even Whitney Moore Young Jr. Dennis who seemed so frail at first could totally throw it off. disenchantment charm was a cinch but shadow was met with some difficulty. But all were able to apparate quite well eventually though not as good as Harry yet who could not only apparate other people with him but also pass anti-apparition roadblock. Their shell appealingness also became unassailable. They discovered that if they conjure the patch trance together, it will form a carapace strong enough to fight off inexcusable curses completely.

The following first light, Ron called for a meeting to talk about their strategies.

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

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

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

'' Since this way and their position have anti-apparition barriers, we need to go to Hogsmeade first and apparate from there to a point near the safe- houses 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 path. '' said Lee.

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

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

'' That 's good enough. By the way, Cho and I made another sight of fake galleons and put a more bring forward protean magical spell there. If before, it only tells the date and time of the DA meetings now it can inform us if any of our friends are in danger. '' said Hermione to distract Ron, giving each of them a manipulate galleon and gave the leadership the coins for the other members.

'' If it burns very hot, it means someone 's in danger and you only need to see at the galleon to lie with 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 handwriting with DA etched on its surface.

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'' We 're ready. '' declared Harry during dejeuner. `` Today is William Ashley Sunday ... Tomorrow we must go and bring our comrades-in-wands back. If you have any dubiety about this mission, say it now. Otherwise, it will be too belated. '' he paused to see if any of them wore a tiny touch of reservation on their faces but what greeted his eyes were supreme determination and nonpareil braveness. The group was almost glowing with it. `` All right. We will meet here and leave at exactly 6 am tomorrow. Rest well for now. We will want our lastingness. '' Chapter 11 - The Second charge

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

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

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

Harry nodded in reason. `` You 're asking if we are going to rescue her too ? '' he glanced at Ron who looked tormented with the thought of his sole sister suffering at the helping hand of the enemies. `` What do you think ? Silly, of course of study we are. We just take to tone ourselves first. ``

Ron sighed with relief. `` Thanks, mate. I just need to get word that. You know, before tomorrow. ``

'' Do n't care. 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 thought transference to talk to me. Wait, I 'll try if I can make it operate reverse. I also want to ask him a few questions myself. '' said Harry, concentrating hard on the headmaster 's face until it became self-colored 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 plan for tomorrow. ``

'' Ok. Professor, I want to ask you something else if you do n't beware. Do you have any musical theme how I can be talking to you right now ? And why did my scrape diaphragm hurting. The pain is supposed to be intense now but I do n't cause any imagination anymore. ``

'' No, I do n't listen. The seismic disturbance you gave me when you almost smash my part last-place June made me understand that. As for the first question, I think some of your sluggish powers surfaced at last due to the urgency of the situation. As for the second question, I can only take for granted that Voldemort has been closing his nous to you too to prevent you from discovering his architectural plan. He does not need to pick out luck now that he 's winning the war. ``

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

'' Be deliberate tomorrow, Harry. ``

'' We will. Thanks, Professor. Take care too. '' With that, Harry cleared his thinker again and started to tell Ron what the headmaster had told him about Ginny. He was exhausted from the effort but seeing the relieved construction of his dependable friend was worth every snow leopard of zip he spent.

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Mon, 5:45 a.m. at the grooming elbow room

All the members 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 leave. The team leaders were currently reiterating the program and outlining all potential scenarios to their various groups. Professor McGonagall carefully stayed away from their itinerary to avoid increasing their stress. As the clock struck 6:00 a.m., all extremity disillusioned themselves and silently followed their leaders to the path that led to Hogsmeade. They were glad to notice the place deserted except for the house-elves nervously waiting for their arrival.

'' Remember, the whole procedure should hire no longer than 15 minutes. If anything happens, just crusade the coin and the respite will try to help oneself if they can. Also, as soon as the mathematical group has completed its mission, return to the training way immediately and wait for the others. We 'll have a brusque meeting afterwards. okay ? '' said Harry. `` House-elves included. ``

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

Several transactions later, Ron 's and Lee 's grouping 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 thaumaturgist chess to while away the time. Each constantly checking the time and wondering what 's taking the others so long. It had been almost an hr. Some unconsciously held the coin as if expecting it to burn down soon. The wait was almost unbearable when they heard logical argument erupting outside the elbow room and it seemed to be getting nearer.

'' HOW daring THE TWO OF YOU ! DID N'T WE SPECIFY THAT WE 'LL seed FOR YOU AT EXACTLY 6:05AM ? DID N'T WE CLEARLY STATE IN OUR alphabetic character THAT YOU SHOULD BE READY WHEN WE ARRIVE TO PICK YOU UP ! WE ALMOST GOT KILLED BECAUSE OF YOUR IRRESPONSIBLE demeanour ! ``

The door suddenly opened and in came a livid Hermione followed by dean and highly embarassed twins. Anapurna was assisting Seamus who was limping with hurting 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 dwarf grab it from our treat script and shoved it down its throat. '' added Fred.

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

'' Really ! You know, you do n't need to make pathetic alibis. A unproblematic apology will do. '' Ron glared at them.

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

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

'' They 're not here yet ! ``

'' WHAT ! '' shouted Hermione in affright. She quickly checked her watch out. `` It 's more than an hour ! ``

As if on cue, the room access opened again and all eyes turned to the new arrivals.

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

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

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

'' sea captain Harry Potter, Dobby is looking for your admirer, Luna. Do n't worry. '' said Dobby quickly and disappeared. The other house-elves followed too.

All stared into place without any idea of what to do next. The others did not really like Luna. Some even thought her mad but the situation called for some oneness and any battler for the good side should be treated with respect and concern. Their anxiety was tripled as they felt the coin burn. Each took out the coin and saw the words -- -- -- `` assistant ! Luna ! The quibbler ! '' blinking fast.

Without wasting anymore time, Harry called Dobby and requested him to find out where the Quibbler was. Within seconds, Dobby arrived with the demand location and Harry apparated to the caviller 's place where a shocking raft greeted him. Luna was fearlessly fighting her attackers - 4 death- feeder. Dodging curses and sending out several trying to buy some time until help arrives.

Harry quickly pulled his own verge and tried to get close to Luna to shield her from some of the more gain oath, thankful that the attackers did not seem to be very ace at curse word yet.

'' ESTUPENDO ! '' he shouted at them and the enemy backed away quickly, staring at their wands as if wondering why they were holding such a stupid composition of wood. Harry smiled as he started to ran to Luna 's side. His smile faded, however, when he heard flashy dad again as more death-eaters entered the office. 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 lam but the death-eaters made them too busy. The four death-eaters were still behaving oddly but the new arrivals were more experienced than the outset four. They never gave them clock time to breath. Curses flew across the elbow room at lightning speed. Harry saw Luna struck by a stunning spell. He quickly revived her and was exhausted himself when he heard several to a greater extent pops. The death- feeder stopped to look at the new arriver too, not expecting any reinforcements. But they were surprised when respective bane hit each of them as ten DA phallus who already started training arrived.

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

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

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

'' Yeah, cool ! '' shouted the others. Harry smiled inspite of himself. His protagonist did not look terrified anymore. In fact, they seemed to have the upper hand in this little confrontation. He gave Ron a destitute rein to conduce the commands.

'' FORMATION ! '' shouted Ron. They DA appendage quickly surrounded the mixed-up death-eaters, stuck out their wands and simultaneously yelled, `` ABSOLUTO PROTEGO ! '' A rainbow shield covered the DA fellow member. Then without removing their scepter, Ron shouted, `` HYDRO-OXIDUS ! '' at the stunned death- eater with the effect of the trance multiplied six fourth dimension due to the combining of their powers.

It hit the death-eaters forcefully and smashed them to the wall, sending some of the position equipments to fall on the footing. Sensing defeat, 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 events, glared at Luna and asked heatedly. `` Can you please enlighten us why we are all here now instead of the Training elbow room ? ``

'' I apologize. I just could not resist the urge to visit my dad 's billet before I go back. There 's something that I need to check because I do n't believe that my father is suddenly. '' Luna said evenly while Harry held her hand in support. Cho 's optic narrowed when she noticed it.

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

Luna got up and retrieved two pots of flora from under one of the board, probably his male parent 's. One was short, the former was still blooming. They all stared at the works unable to comprehend what it meant but Hermione appeared to be rich in thought.

'' These are not average plants. My mother enchanted them to subsist magically. One represented her, the former represented my beginner and one-third me. My father brings my plant wherever he goes because it gives him an estimation of my current consideration. The one representing my mother is dead but the one representing my father is still animated. So, it means ... .it means he 's still alive and just hiding or probably captured somewhere ... ..but still alert ! '' Luna said tearfully and the others, sympathizing with her finally sympathise why she had to do it.

'' Luna, I may not know how to get your Father-God now but I think we can do something to make his spirit come alive. '' said Hermione brightly, trying to make up for her rudeness a while ago.

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

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

A quiesce silence followed her pronouncement.
Chapter 12 - encounter at the caviler

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

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

Harry glared at the two little girl while still holding Luna protectively. `` Quibbler 's reputation may not be that secure but it was the ONLY newspaper that bravely published the truth about Voldemort 's coming back when the others were too busy slandering me. '' he said venomously.

'' I am not forcing it on you and besides I have n't even harmonise to that yet. '' said Luna, gladiola for Harry 's sustenance and unconsciously leaned slightly on his chest. She felt Harry put her arms around her lightly as if it was the most natural matter to do but she did n't mind. She felt warm and procure and slightly light-headed.

'' fountainhead, I still think the idea stinks ! '' shouted Cho a good deal to Luna 's superfluity and to the amazement of all.

'' Cho ! '' gasped Hermione. This was not exactly the reaction she expected when she stated her estimate. `` You do n't have to be so rude. We 're on the same English here in typesetter's case you have n't noticed. ``

'' I do n't want our reputation to be tainted by that small-arm of crank ! It 's bad enough being on this situation without adding abuse to our harm. '' Cho declared stubbornly.

'' So, is that what you care about ? Your stupid repute ? What about the TRUTH ? Or would you prefer that the world be ignorant in this chaos ? '' cried Luna angrily, shaking her caput in mental rejection that somebody from her own theatre, supposedly the menage of the most ingenious ones, would utter such nonsense. She turned to Harry and let her tears flow on his articulatio humeri. Harry, oblivious to all, embraced her tightly while murmuring words of conveniences to her.

The other DA extremity just stared at the scene in strawman of them, not really trusted on whose side to take. But they were quite upset and confused about the state of affairs. They thought that after what they just went through, everyone would acquit more compassionately towards one another. They SHOULD behave that way. And when did Harry and Luna became a couple ?

'' Do you conceive your father would mind if we use his report to publish the atrocity of Voldemort and what the entirely community can do about it ? '' Hermione suddenly asked Luna, making a mental note to ask Harry about the PDA later.

'' Well, if you put it that way ... .I think he will be very proud to be a persona of it. But who would publish the articles ? '' said Luna, focusing back on Hermione 's musical theme now much to the irritation of ridiculous house spouse who seemed on edge for some reason that she could not fathom.

'' We, of course. Colin and Creevey can take care of the video and the rest of us could take our turns writing the articles. We do n't accept school right now so we have so much clip in our deal. '' The Creevey brothers looked excited at this but a few groaned at the thought of doing paper work.

'' It 's for a sound cause, Guy. '' prodded Harry. `` Besides, Hermione will be the one to compose all the John R. Major article and the column. Do n't concern. '' he added with a sly grin at Hermione.

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

'' Are you really going to save all the John R. Major material ? '' asked Lee.

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

Everything went smoothly after that. various suggestions flew into the air regarding what to write about, when to put out and where they were going to get the funds. They would induce stayed prospicient if Harry had not remembered something.

'' Hold on, bozo, I think we punter get back now. We have a merging with prof Helen Wills -- -- Where 's Cho ? '' He looked around and saw the pretty Asian girl sobbing furiously on a swiveling chair behind a desk overflowing with Koran and written document. He let go of Luna and walked towards her. 'Crying again !'he thought, wondering what made her cry now. She was a walking tear live year when Cedric died and the memory of her walking out of their date in tears did n't exactly endear her to him.

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

'' Oh, Harry ! '' cried Cho. She threw her sleeve around him and tried to osculate him but Harry resisted and carefully pried her branch away from him. Not a very smart move because then, Cho suddenly slapped him and screamed angrily, `` So, I 'm not well enough for the champion savior now, am I ? And who do you like now ? That pathetic Luna ? You could do better than that, you two- timing liar ! Why not Granger or Ginny ? At least they 're both pretty and intelligent. It 's so humiliating to be dumped for somebody like HER ! '' she pointed her finger's breadth at a stunned Luna.

'' Do n't call her ridiculous ! At least Luna does n't get all teary in every trying situation. Besides, Luna and I are just friends and there 's nix between you and me anymore so whoever I engagement does not fear you now. And do n't ever call me a cheating liar, you were the one who dated someone else first. '' said Harry angrily, berating himself for being idiotic enough to descend for this narrow girl.

The other DA members, except Luna whose eyes were transfixed on the wall, looked at each early awkwardly and tried to occupy themselves with trying to estimate out how to operate on the machines there. The role was quite impressive now that they had taken the meter to observe it and its contents. Magically maneuver printing machines were strategically placed to puddle the situation seem spacious. The booklet in the file cabinets were all in order and judgement from the posters and smiling pictures on the bulwark and board, they assumed that the working relationship of the employer and the employers was quite harmonious.

They were enjoying themselves. But no amount of beguilement, however, could make them go wrong to detect how Cho tried to curse Luna and how Harry sent the spell back to its originator. ineffective to say anything, they watched as Cho, hiding her now pus covered cheek, exclaimed in horror and frenzy as she hastily tried to remember the tour 's counter-curse. Luna seemed unaware of it but Harry was replete of disappointment and frustration.

'' WHAT 'S THE significance OF THIS ? ARE N'T YOU SUPPOSED TO BE AT THE HQ BY NOW '' growled a very familiar voice after a soft 'pop'. They all turned to the someone with their sceptre out. They heaved a sigh of relief when they recognized who it was -- -- Professor Moody. His formula eye was eyeing Cho with corking curiosity while the former was scanning the room for some hidden enemies. His 360-degree eye stopped at the raft of four draped figures jumping up and down in a far corner of the office. `` And who are those idiots ? '' he asked pointing in the direction oh the wrapped figures.

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

'' Obviously. '' Helen Wills spat as he approached the figures.

The death-eaters let out terrified yelp when they saw the professor. Who would n't ? With his rotating eye, wooden leg and heavily scarred cheek, Moody looked like an improperly reincarnated corpse. That, aside from his common paranoia and maverick way of handling a situation, was frightening enough.

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

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

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

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

'' That 's Crabbe and Goyle ! '' exclaimed Ron. `` Harry, your swearing was a waste of fourth dimension. They 're already stupid ! ``

'' Pansy ! '' Hermione could n't believe Voldemort was recruiting tiddler to be his servants.

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

'' Hmm ... .come on, let 's convey them to the new headquarter. We might discover out some useful information from them. '' said Helen Wills gruffly as he tied the death-eaters and made his way to the hearth. He dumped them unceremoniously in it before stepping in himself. Others followed suit until only Harry and Luna remained.

Harry, still remembering the uncomfortable feeling of using the floo network. decided to apparate instead. Luna was already stepping into the fire when he quickly grabbed her bridge player and spun away to the training way where the others were waiting for them.

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

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

Now that the immediate risk had passed, they all talked about the day 's events animatedly while waiting for Helen Wills 's arrival. Some flourished it up a bit to pretend it sound more exciting. One even went as far as claiming that he had almost beaten Lucius Malfoy to the basis in a duel, in which his group mates laughingly protested that he could n't have it off it for sure because the foeman wore mask and disapparated quickly when they sensed their disadvantage.

Everyone was in a jolly mood after that except for one extremely reasonably girl who discreetly stayed away from the others while her eyes were gleaming with hatred as she looked on the happy faces of a handsome black- haired boy and a blond-haired girl wearing a dreamy expression on her face. However, her expression turned white as soon as Professor McGonagall and Professor Helen Wills Moody entered the room.

'' I 'm gladiola that all of you returned safely and without a touch of any major injury however, I am not at all felicitous about what happened afterwards. '' said Professor McGonagall. `` Professor Moody has informed me that you had an UNPLANNED visit to the quibbler 's federal agency and fought several death-eaters there. Had your foe been adult glowering genius, you would own been severely injured or worse, killed by now ? '' she continued, eyeing each of them carefully. `` Care to tell us what really happened ? ``

Each of the DA appendage present at the Quibbler tried to explain at once but after seeing the roiled expressions of the teacher, they willingly let Hermione do all the talking with the other squad leaders adding some details from time to time. As if planned, no one bothered to remark the discrepancy about the quibbler and the outcome with Cho.

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

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

Harry, however, did not waffle. He stared hard at Cho before he spoke clearly, `` professor, i hate to say this but all of us are going to train ... except for Cho. '' he declared.

'' May I ask why ? '' asked Moody, recalling the shot he witnessed when he arrived at the Quibbler.

'' She has an mental attitude problem that I believe may be dangerous to our mathematical process. '' answered Harry with a certainty that shocked the others.

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

writer 's bank bill : Thank you all for reading my story. By the way, I would like to cover the common comment regarding Harry 's ability to apparate. Harry or any other strong wiz ( like Helen Wills Moody ) can apparate to Hogwarts due to the weakened anti-apparition barriers ( weakened only, not totally gone ) after the massive blast of death-eaters there. Also, since the enemies are arrogant enough to assume that their victim will not return, they have not inspected the space ... yet ... so the occupants are still safe ... as of now. Some DA members will break their powers more and will be able-bodied to pass through the anti-apparition barriers later.

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Chapter 13 - Another charge for Dumbledore 's regular army

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

'' I just did what I had to do. '' said Harry simply and quickly left the way, not wanting to mouth to anybody at that specific moment. Contrary to what the others must have thought, he was not that insensitive. After Cho 's attempt to kiss him at the caviller 's authority, he had a sneaking intuition on what might let possibly triggered her rummy doings. Cho wanted him back. Unfortunately, Harry did not share that feeling anymore. He now realized that dating her had been a error. He only liked her, not loved. He liked her because she was very pretty and really talented in his favorite mutant but he now knew that all of it just amounted to a bare stripling crunch and nil more.

He thought that Cho realized that mistake too after she started dating Michael Corner but he was wrong. It seemed that she had decided that he was still a effective catch and would end at naught to get him back. That scared him out of his wits. Seeing her eyes glow with anger like that and her attempt at cursing someone who did n't even do anything to her made him think that he can not be trusted. She had a dangerous streak and might even betray them all if given a opportunity ... just out of maliciousness ... .and he can not tolerate that ... For his and her sanity and the refuge of their admirer, she should not be allowed to learn throw out curses ... yet, maybe later after she developed some sense of collective duty. But now, she had to observe ataraxis in herself first. 'Sometimes, it 's really kinder to be brutal .'conceive Harry before he fell into a deep and uneventful sleep.

Before the sun was up, Harry found himself being dragged to the breakfast table by an overeager Ron. He did n't really require to ignite up that other. He figured that a nice yearn slumber could discharge his psyche of any concern but Ron seemed too excited to be ignored. Gradually, he ate his breakfast, slightly wondering why they had to heighten that early. Even the professor were still napping with the exception of professor McGonagall who seemed to be 'on-duty .'

'' Why ? '' he asked Ron who was currently trying to gobble down his plate of nutrient with a single sup. `` Hey, what 's the hurry ? ``

'' Dunno '' was the answer he got.

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

'' fountainhead -- actually Hermione told me that Moody wants all the team drawing card in the training room now. So hurry, it must be something important. '' said Ron.

With that, the two quickly finished their meal and hurried to the training room where they found professor Moody, Hermione, Lee and Tonks seriously pacing the room and four cloaked material body bound in one corner. Harry noticed that the four were shooting dangerous glimpse at their captor. They were already back to normal.

'' So, what have you found out ? '' asked Harry, assuming that they were all there to talk about the entropy they got from the Whitney Moore Young Jr. death-eaters.

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

As soon as they were all comfortably seated, professor Moody sighed heavily and started the impromptu meeting. `` I trust you know what the veritaserum is. Through that brawny potion, we found some very interesting selective information from the captives. According to them, Voldemort had discovered that Snape is a spy and sent his most powerful handmaid to kill him. They also told us that Dumbledore is still live although very weak and that Voldemort himself is the one administering the distortion. However, what concerned us most is Ginny 's circumstance. '' Harry felt Ron tense at his lowest sentence.

'' Dumbledore and Snape can palm the torment. After all, this is not their 1st encounter with the inhumanity of war but it may be traumatic for the young Weasley ... ... '' He paused for what seemed like an eternity before he continued, `` She is now the personal striver of Lucius'son and they are now at the Grimmauld situation. '' he finished matter-of-factly, staring directly into Ron 's horrified expression.

'' What exactly does a personal hard worker do, professor ? '' asked Hermione, articulating Ron 's thought exactly.

'' You would n't like to know, Miss Granger and I, for one, am not really sure of what 's happening with fille Weasley. The captive did not really know much about how Dragon treat her ... but I 'm afraid it might entail ... .physical liaison. '' said Tonks, hesitating at the lastly lyric which alarmed his listeners even more. Hermione nearly fainted at his reply and Ron went E. B. White as a ghost. Harry, on the other hand, seemed beyond shock at this point. He stared hard at the professor before asking curtly, `` Then why are we still here ? ``

'' Ah, I wondered when you 'd come around to asking that. make you long enough. '' replied Moody, twitching his brim on what might suffer been a grin if his facial expression was not crooked enough to make it unrecognizable. `` Here 's the plan .... ''

The four were silent as Moody finished telling them the plan to get Ginny out of the Grimmauld seat. It was quite ingenious. Simple but very in effect if executed properly. Even Hermione did not quetch for once. They would just go to the place disguised as the four captives with the aid of the polyjuice potion that the Potions overlord had prepared for the purchase order several month ago, Immobilize Draco with a few spell of their option and get Ginny back. Thinking that the group meeting was adjourned, they all started to exit the elbow room but Tonks stopped them with a silent handshake of her head.

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

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

'' I trust you to smooth out things out with her as soon as possible. firmament, we have enough problems on our mitt without having to shell out with adolescent pettifoggery. '' growled Helen Wills, seemingly back to his old menacing self. `` But between the two of us, I think Luna is a better pick. '' he whispered to a suddenly blushing Harry.

'' Fine ... fine ... '' said Harry sullenly to end the embarrassing situation.

'' All right. Let 's meet here again tonight after dinner and let 's imprecate some fall guy. '' concluded Tonks, stifling a giggle at the sight of the Whitney Young man 's reflexion of disgust.

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'' So, Harry, are you and Luna really ... .you-know-what ? '' asked Hermione cautiously, ignoring her friends'irritation. They were seated at their now favorite sofa near Professor McGonagall 's table but discreetly hidden from other 's view. Ron was still pondering about his sister 's predicament but turned one ear to their management, also rummy about his bestfriend 's reply.

'' nil. We are not a match if that 's what you mean. We are not even dating for God 's sake ... We just wrote a few letter to each other before we arrived here, that 's all. '' replied Harry honestly. He thought it adept to just resolve their interrogation and be done with it. After all, they were his bestfriends and would never blab it to anybody who would care to listen.

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

'' It 's just simple well-disposed letters ... not love letters ... okay ? '' he replied exasperatedly. Luna and I were just friends..Why could n't they just accept it ?

'' okay, mulct. Whatever you say.. '' said Hermione but still looked unconvinced. `` You intimately talk to Cho now. '' Harry nodded gratefully and went to find Cho.

He walked around the room to find her but she was nowhere to be found. He tried looking at the training Room but all he saw there were the four captives guarded by Tonks. He asked the other DA penis if they had seen Cho anywhere but unfortunately, they did not. He finally approached Professor McGonagall but was met by a like reply followed by a stern lecture about his tactlessness. His taking into custody increased when one of the female DA extremity commented that Cho did not sleep on their bed lowest night. He hurried to professor Helen Wills who was now eating his breakfast peacefully.

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

The prof 's eye narrowed in fear. `` I was afraid of this. Where 's your map ? '' Harry silently cursed himself for not having thought of that. He summoned the map from one of his cloaks and they both stared at it for a few minutes.

'' She 's provide Hogwarts ! ``

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

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

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

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

'' Why do you care ? You certainly made it clear last night that you did n't need her around. '' asked Helen Wills, trying to discern his flavour on the matter.

'' She 's still my Friend ! '' cried Harry. `` I may be annoyed at her right now but I do n't desire anything bad to happen to her. ``

'' We can not do anything right now short of launching a very dangerous man Leigh Hunt. And you know very well that we do n't take in any available Order fellow member to cover that. I advise you to rest for now and digest on our mission tonight. '' said the prof, closing his center to blockade the pressure from clouding his mind.

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

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

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

'' Do n't worry, Mr. Harry ceramicist. Me and my friends are going to aid you recover her. '' said the mansion elf before disapparating somewhere.

'' You 'd really make a fine auror someday, Potter. Good destiny tonight ! ``

'' Thank you, professor. '' With that Harry left to obtain soul who could make him blank out the increasing weight of responsibility on his shoulders ... individual he could talk to without feeling any pressure ... individual he could express mirth with and relax for a while before embarking another grievous missionary post that night ... person like ... ... ... ... ... ..Luna.
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Chapter 14 - Mission Failed
... ... ..Luna ... ..

Harry found the silver blonde haired girl sitting on the sofa that he and his bestfriends had occupied a while ago. He saw her serenely sitting there with eyes half-closed as if lost in cryptic thought and unconsciously stroking the leave of absence of the plant life they retrieved from the caviler 's office. Just watching her made him grin. He slowly approached her, all the while wondering how it would feel if her voiced hand was stroking his hand instead. They held hands before, usually in fourth dimension of distress, but he could remember being pacified by her touch sensation. It was amazing.

As if sensing his mien, Luna suddenly turned her gaze on him and gave him a rebuff smile. It immediately warmed his inwardness and he noticed that her usual blank stares and aery appearance were replaced with warmth and fragility. She timidly invited him to sit beside her, unsure of his response, but was pleased when he also gave him a smile and proceeded to do so. Not knowing what to say, he contented himself with watching the Whitney Young woman caressing the magic plant.

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

'' What ? '' asked Harry in confusion.

'' You did n't own to fight me. I 'm quite used to insults, you know. Not just from her but from everybody else. That matter with Cho ... .she was your girlfriend ... .and I feel terrible for making matter bad between the two of you. '' said Luna as she lowered her gaze to the terra firma, neglecting the plant she was holding on her lap.

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

'' Why are you being so nice to me ? '' she reluctantly asked but former rather embarrassing interrogative nagging her idea were left unsaid.

'' I do n't know ... maybe because you were the only one I could talk to about Sirius'end without feeling guilt trip and pressure ... maybe because you were the only one brave enough to put across with me when I was almost self-destructive in my aunt 's mansion ... .I am not sure ... .maybe it 's simply because I now realized that there were so much more to you than meets the eye. You 're kind, smartness, brave and you make me happy. '' Luna blushed at his tidings and averted her gaze again.

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

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

Luna stared at him in amazement and almost drowned in the whirlwind of emotion flickering on his handsome face. She started to get up and go forth the place but she found her knee joint too light to go anywhere. She stared helplessly at the young man caressing her hand. She tried to get away from the nerve-wracking sensations but her stifle wobbled from the sudden motion causing her to fall on his lap. Harry immediately wrapped his arms around her and pulled her finisher while whispering to her ear, `` Do n't be afraid. I like you ... .I really do ... and I have n't felt this way to anyone before ... not even Cho ... so please ... do n't run away from me. ``

At his words, Luna reluctantly wrapped her arms around him and nervously kissed him on the buttock ... '' I like you too, Harry. ``

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

'' There you are ! Oooopss, so sooorrrry ! '' said Ron, quickly hiding himself behind the shelf. Harry could swear he heard some muffled laughter from behind making him wonder how long have they been watching them.

'' What do you want ? '' snapped Harry annoyed at the suspension but did not release his postponement on Luna.

'' cipher ! Just Quaker, huh ? '' Several DA fellow member removed the disillusionment appealingness on themselves and teased the two relentlessly, led by Ron and the twins of course, before running to the dinner table.

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

'' AAHHHHHHHHHHHHH ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! RONALD WEASLEY ! I SWEAR I 'M GOING TO KILL YOU SOMEDAY ! '' groaned Harry. There was no doubt now that they heard and saw everything. He looked at the crimson Luna, her head slightly buried on his chest in superfluity and he realized that he did not give care. So what if they saw them like this ?

'' Hush, it 's o.k.. At least now they know. They actually saved us the trouble of informing them, do n't you think ? '' stated Harry, releasing his suitcase on her.

They walked hand in hand to the dining table, ignoring the snickers and some clamant tantalization from their ally. But aside from that, dinner was uneventful. If anything, ,. it only served to prompt the four squad leaders about their mission that night. The others had no melodic theme about it but they sensed the apprehension on their leaders'faces. Their distrust grew more when professor Moody signaled the four to go to the training room with him.

Harry muttered a unhinge 'wait for me'to Luna and stood up to follow Helen Wills Moody. But before he could go, Luna steered him to a more private place and kissed lightly on his left cheek.

'' What 's that for ? ``

'' That 's to say thank you for making me feel especial. '' Then she kissed him again on his in good order cheek. `` This is for undecomposed luck on whatever you 're going to do tonight. Do n't refuse it. '' She then slowly put her blazon around his neck and pulled him closer, pressing her mouth to his. `` This is to make sure that you 'd derive back safely. ``

Harry smiled at this and drew her close again. This time their lips met with delirious cacoethes with his will mitt gently caressing her back, making them both weak with hungriness. He pulled away reluctantly as he remembered the mission.

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

'' That 's to arrive at sure that you 'd wait for me. '' replied Harry with a grin.

'' Silly. Of course of action, I 'd hold back for you. ``

After forcing the disgusting potion into their mouths, the four squad leaders proceeded to apparate outside Grimmauld office and enter in the usual way. It might appear highly suspicious if Harry just apparate all of them inside. The captives were not that herculean yet.

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

The four just shook their heads dumbly.

'' Well, it does n't matter. At to the lowest degree I have some decent party now. I 'm so bored here. '' drawled Draco. Ron, in the face of Crabbe, clenched his fist to oppress his growing rage.

'' What about your slave ? Is n't she entertaining enough ? '' asked Hermione who took the coming into court of Pansy. She was storm when she noticed a concerned look pass his expression so fast that she almost thought she imagined it.

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

'' Nothing. Bored to shoot down too. Hexing mass are not so fun anymore. Can we suffer a go at your slave ? I 'm certainly we 'd find her enjoyable. '' said Goyle, Harry in polyjuice, attempting to make out how savage Draco was to Ginny. He was taken aback when Draco hastily stood up and pointed his wand at him.

'' Do n't you dare, Goyle. No one touches my holding. She 's mine ! '' Draco also pointed his wand at the former two boys. `` That goes for you, too. ``

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

'' So, where 's she ? Your forefather asked us to check on her. You would n't require us to separate him something he does n't desire to hear, do you ? '' asked Hermione shrewdly. She knew they only have one hour before the consequence of the polyjuice potion wears off and they could n't waste anymore time talking to him.

'' In the left bedroom upstairs. Do n't bother her. She 's sleeping now. '' replied genus Draco with a jot of scare in his vox. Hermione raised one eyebrow but decided not to annotate on it. Harry chose that moment to summon some butterbeers and gave one to each one of them, careful to put a few drops of sleeping potion before he handed one to Draco.

'' Does n't matter. Come on ! Let 's drink to victory ! '' announced Harry and they all took vauntingly swigs on the beverage.

Within second, Draco collapsed on the couch, unconscious. The three boys acted as look-outs while Hermione hastily went upstairs to retrieve what they thought was a soundly destroyed Ginny. They decided to let her go alone for they did not want to find Ginny in a very compromise situation. Several arcminute had passed but still no Hermione and Ginny. They carefully checked the sentry and was shocked to see that they did not have much prison term left.

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

Harry and Ron hastily ran upstairs to assist her, leaving Lee to stand guard, but was utterly shaken by the stack that greeted them. They found Ginny with her wand pointed at Hermione who was twisting on the earth in uttermost pain. They wondered how come Ginny had a baton with her but they were more disturbed about the fact that she hit Hermione with an unforgivable curse.

'' Ginny ! STOP ! That 's Hermione. We came to rescue you. '' shouted Ron, thinking that his sister thought they were enemies.

'' I know. '' answered Ginny calmly without turning to look them.

'' You knew ? B-but why ? '' Ron was clearly flabbergasted at her response.

Harry was now wondering if she was under the Imperius curse. Ginny slowly turned around to point her wand at them. Harry looked directly into her center, watching for tell-tale signs of magical ascendency. There was none. He only saw infrangible hatred on her once radiant eyes. She was acting on her own destitute will.

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

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

Ginny hesitated for a moment, thinking of what he said, but decided to disregard his supplication. Her sour locution returned. `` I wo n't. I belong here ... ..CRUCIO ! '' she bellowed at him, instantly lifting the condemnation on Ron who was still too unaccented to move.

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

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

'' LEGILIMENS ! '' screamed Harry in defeat. He desperately wanted to have it off what happened to make her act this way. Behind him, Ron and Hermione were slowly regaining their strength and watched in amazement as Ginny clutched her head in an attempt to block Harry 's effort to offend into her mind. But Harry was strong. Soon images of Dragon and Ginny flashed into his mind. Ginny being taken away from Hogwarts ... Ginny terrified at being left alone in a shadow and smelly dungeon ... Draco choosing her to be his personal slave ... Dragon and Ginny locked in a tight embrace ... .Ginny lying on his lap ... .Ginny eagerly preparing dinner for the two of them ...

Harry broke the inter-group communication in impact and stared at Ginny in skepticism. None of those picture portrayed Draco forcing her to do anything. She was very much unforced ... As he watched the Cy Young miss weakly battle on her invertebrate foot, he quickly beckoned Ron and Hermione to follow him downstairs. Without a news, he grabbed their hands and motioned Lee to give him too. Before they could even ask him anything, the four were immediately lifted from the soil and were spun around in a whorled question. When their feet touched the ground, they were already at the training room.

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

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

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

'' We had a little job with Ginny, prof. '' said Hermione silently, unsure if she wanted to tell them what really happened. She could not believe it herself. She watched silently as Luna unconcernedly walked towards Harry and massaged his forehead. The unsubdivided action gradually eased his tension and she saw Harry visibly relax. `` Ask him. '' said Hermione to Professor McGonagall, pointing one shaky at Harry.

'' Harry, where 's Ginny ? '' ventured one worried Fred who could n't take the muteness anymore.

Harry closed his eyes, taking his meter before he carefully answered, `` She did not need to come. ``

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

Harry wished he did not bang the answer to that because the Sojourner Truth was unspeakable and unsufferable in the current condition but he was left with no choice. He sighed deeply as he replied, `` She 's in sexual love with him. '' Seeing their disbelieving faces, he continued. `` She used the cruciatus curse on Ron and Hermione ... '' Several gasp were heard. `` I used Legilimency to retrieve out and ... and ... I saw everything. Draco did not storm her. She 's leave. ``

professor Helen Wills Moody started to say something but Harry cut him off.

'' We failed. I 'm sorry. '' Harry said as he looked at each of Ginny 's brothers. He was thankful to see that they do n't fault him at all but the disappointment on their faces was starting to matter him down. He felt Luna 's hired hand on his shoulders, discreetly leading him away from the group.
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Chapter 15 - The final exam Straw
'' It 's her choice, Harry. You ca n't do anything about it. '' said Luna quietly as she and Harry strolled around the Great Hall, uncaring of the danger it might cause them. They needed to get away before they suffocate from all the emotions running inside ... care ... anger ... frustration ...
'' She said we let her down ... .maybe she got so frustrated with the berth that she eventually decided to link up the dark slope. '' said Harry, staring glumly at the once royal hall.
'' Or maybe ... she just fell in love ... Sometimes people do goosey matter when they 're in love ... maybe she saw a position of Dragon that we have never seen before. ``
Harry vaguely remembered the lead of terror in Draco 's voice when he suggested that they would wish Ginny to cure them of their boredom but it was there. Even Hermione noticed his instinct to protect his 'slave'which was highly unnatural for him. His attitude baffled them all and from what he saw when he broke into Ginny 's mind, he respected her. He sat in confusion, thinking in silence. So far, the position he was in had done zero but skin and guard themselves. Some of the Order fellow member severed their communication link with them for concern of being found out. 'How could we possibly win this war if we do n't even experience what 's happening to the others ?'he thought. 'Dumbledore, we need you, please come back'he pleaded, hoping that his mentor could learn him. Harry concentrated backbreaking and called the headmaster again but the conversant feeling of someone entering his brain did not come.
Meanwhile, the person Harry was trying to transmit with could not gather enough strength to answer ...
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'' Get the old man, now ! '' shouted the man with a slit-like nose at the trembling figure of a pocket-sized man with a hand made of shining ash gray. He watched as the man conflict on his substructure to bring what his master wanted. When he returned, he was levitating a hitch conformation of an old man with long whiten tomentum and a beard that almost reached his waist. A magical alloy chain ensured that he would not be capable to scarper IF he had enough energy for it.
'' Enervate ! '' The limp human body slowly rose from his location to converge the gaze of his captor.
'' Where 's the boy ? '' asked Voldemort, arrogantly pointing his wand on him. The old man stubbornly shook his head.
'' CRUCIO ! '' The old man fell on the floor and writhed in pain. `` WHERE 'S THE BOY ? '' Harry demanded without lifting the swearword.
Again, there was eery silence ... a few minutes had passed before Harry released the man from the spell.
'' Well ... you 're quite useless to me now ... I do n't care about the stupid prognostication anymore ... and the youngest child of the blood traitor Weasley already joined our ranks ... '' The old man looked stunned at this bit of info. The dark noble merely laughed at his reaction. `` You mean ... you did n't have it off ? The all-knowing headmaster actually did n't roll in the hay ? '' he chuckled evilly. `` You 're losing your tactile sensation, old man ... .maybe I should just drink down you now. But I 'm not that wicked -- - tell me where the boy is and I 'll let you dwell. ``
'' You 're the one losing your touch if you believe even for a second that I would succumb to your compliments. '' said the old man defiantly, looking him directly in the eye.
'' wondrous ! What an awing display of valiance ... '' The nighttime lord mockingly clapped his hands before he continued with peg down centre, `` ... unfortunately, I 'm not in the mode for game tonight so evidence me -- - WHERE 'S THE BOY ? ``
'' You 're a fool. '' said the old man calmly which amplified the ira of his tormentor.
Voldemort raised his wand angrily at the old man who just proudly and peacefully waiting for his end.
'' end is but a next dangerous undertaking ... '' the old man said, bracing himself for the blow.
'' Aveda Ked -- - ``
'' M-master ! D-do you really have to do this ? He might still be useful to us ... '' said the minor man with a silvery manus weakly, vainly trying to protect the old man who was once his mentor and confidant. He was rewarded with a vicious public eye from his master.
'' Did I hear you right ? You 're questioning my judgment now ? Perhaps you would wish to conjoin him ... '' The panicked handmaiden recoiled from his scrutiny.
'' N-no, victor ! My excuse ... .Y-you may do as you wish ... '' he said in a pitiful voice, throwing an apologetic glance at the captive who was oblivious to the commutation. His centre was fixed on something and his brow was creased in intense concentration.
'' Very well, then. Never let me doubt your trueness again. '' The dark lord reverted his regard to the old man whose strength might have faded but the spirit remained. He pointed his wand at the old man, positively gleeful at being able to finally extinguish one of his most powerful adversaries. He licked his lips before enunciating the discussion ...
'' Aveda Kedavra ! ''
Two words. Just two words ... a flash of super acid light and the man who once courageously fought for the common good fell lifeless on the floor.
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'' Harry.. ''
'' professor ? ``
'' My time is running out ... but you should keep on the battle. You should understand..if I perish, the remaining Barbara Ward will fall ... The castle would not be able-bodied to protect you anymore. Inform Alastor at once. He 'll know what to do ... ''
'' professor, why did you let them drive you ? ``
'' I 'm not as invincible as you all think. I am already weak even before the attempt on the schooltime ... there was no way to pull through them all if I did not sacrifice myself. I just used my persist time wisely ... ''
'' B-but how can I defeat him ? ``
'' I already told you ... the response lies within your heart. Have faith in yourself and your booster ... adieu Harry .... ''
The atmosphere of the swell wizard of all clip faded in Harry 's thinker ... and was replaced by the image of a hooded chassis, wand still pointed at the pucker being and laughing triumphantly at his previous conquest. Behind him, the small man with a atomic number 47 hired man was trying hard to hold back his tears from
falling on his pale cheeks.
'' DUMBLEDORE ! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO ! ! ! ! '' Harry snapped away from his stupor.
'' What 's wrongly, Harry ? '' asked Luna, looking mystified at his outburst.
'' Dumbled -- -- '' They both felt the walls vibrate vigorously. Remembering the Headmaster 's last tidings, Harry grabbed Luna 's hand and ran to the Room of Requirements where they found people nervously drawing out their verge. Some were crying hysterically, imagining the worst.
'' professor Helen Wills Moody ! '' shouted Harry when he found the man heading towards the doorway. From his interest expression, Harry could tell that he already had an theme as to what had happened.
'' Potter, is he -- - ? '' Harry nodded. Helen Newington Wills visibly paled and slowly, he saw tears running down his disfigured face. Professor McGonagall rushed to their position and saw their broken verbalism. She looked questioningly from prof Moody to Harry.
'' Dumbledore 's gone. Voldemort killed him. '' said Harry, putting up a brave forepart so that the early 's would not lose hope.
'' D-dumbledore is g-gone ... ''
Harry watched as the most nonindulgent professor crumble to the ground in despair. Moody was still crying silently, very unbecoming of a nighttime whiz catcher like him. The teacher from former school had also hidden their faces from survey. The prof he thought were the paradigm of strength of the whole schooltime were falling into objet d'art right before the eyes of everyone present in the room.
He scanned the way and saw the suppress faces of the others, showing preindication of banker's acceptance of defeat even before they joined the war. Were they just waiting for Dumbledore to economise them all ? And now that he was gone, were they thinking that the night lord 's coup d'etat was finally everlasting ? 'It 's a practiced thing, no one else knew about the prophecy yet .'he thought furiously.
'' Are we all going to die now ? '' squeaked one minuscule voice in fright.
Harry stared hard at all occupants in the room before replying angrily, `` YES ... .WE ARE ALL GOING TO DIE BECAUSE MOST OF YOU refuse TO engagement FOR YOUR life story. HOW DARE YOU PUT ALL YOUR Leslie Townes Hope IN ONE MAN ! HOW DARE YOU SEEK consolation HERE WHILE THE OTHERS ARE PUTTING THEIR aliveness IN DANGER TO livelihood YOU ALL safe ! ``
Everyone stopped moping to listen to the young man fuming with rage at the mess of their weakness.
'' A FEW WEEKS AGO, OUR DEFENSE GROUP ROAMED AROUND THIS ROOM TO SEE IF ANYONE ELSE WAS CARED enough TO gearing BUT WERE WE SUCCESSFUL ? NO ! MOST JUST LAUGHED AT OUR elbow grease AND SOME BLATANTLY RIDICULED US ! NOW, YOU Tell ME WHOSE FAULT IT IS IF THE PATHETIC shadow LORD SUCCEEDED ... ''
The onlookers noticed the halcyon glow that seemed to emanate from the young man as he spoke and backed away nervously.
'' NOW IS NOT THE TIME FOR MOURNING NOR IS THIS THE TIME TO CONCEDE ! WE ALL HAVE TO FIGHT IF WE stillness CONSIDER THIS OUR HOME. '' He paused for a piece and continued in a quiet but determined vox, `` From now on, we wo n't conceal anymore. We shall all railroad train for battle. If the enemies come, we will press them with all our spunk. They thrive on our fears and weaknesses but they recoil from bravery and affection. We can win this war if only we 'll join and if you 're not ready for that, then I suggest you leave ... .this populace is not for you ... ''
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Chapter 16 - `` It 's our turn of events now ... ''

Ashamed at his earlier presentation of vulnerability, Alastor Moody immediately summoned all remaining Order appendage for an exigency meeting as Harry requested. Also exhibit were prof from other school pose within the way and all the DA members except for Ginny and Cho who had n't been found by Dobby yet. House-elves'representatives were also invited.

Before they started the group discussion, all of them raised their wands to reconstruct the fallen hospital ward. It was not as secure as the previous barriers but it would hold off the enemies until they 're all cook for battle. As expected, Severus Snape was the first to react.

'' will someone enlighten me as to why we are all here ? And why is that abominable boy presiding this meeting ? '' he smirked disdainfully at Harry.

'' You may go away if you want to, Snivellus. No one 's forcing you to stay. '' snapped Harry. Snape 's eyes bulged as he heard what his old school enemy used to call him. He glared at Harry menacingly and seriously considered hexing him in front of everyone but was stopped by an even more menacing limelight from the boy.

'' Do n't even conceive of it, Snivellus. '' he said venomously, his unit consistency glowing with ire once more. Snape fell silent.

'' The site has reached its unsound. Dumbledore has been killed by Voldemort ... '' Harry paused. `` ... and Ginny went over to the dark slope. '' Mrs. Weasley cried hysterically at that and Mr. Weasley hid his own anxiety to solace her. nib and Charlie just donned vacant formulation for which Harry was grateful because he could n't stand to see any to a greater extent members breaking down at the news. The vacillating Percy was not invited so he did not have to care about his reaction.

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

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

'' We know ... that 's why we are going to request the house-elves to do that for us. They can go yesteryear any anti-apparition barrier and are hardly noticed by near wizards. They can fork over the newspaper publisher, decently Dobby ? '' said Hermione confidently.

'' Yes, of course, offspring missy Granger. The house-elves are always bequeath to help the suit. '' replied Dobby excitedly while the early house-elves nodded their heads vigorously in agreement.

'' Now, the operation is simple-minded. We shall gather Volunteer author from this group and land up all the articles here. The house-elves will be the ones responsible for the reproduction and distribution of the papers so it would n't be that backbreaking. '' said Harry. `` Those who wish to write the articles can confer with Luna and Hermione after the coming together. ``

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

One by one, all the Order penis who was away on a missionary post, informed them of their advancement. various giant star already joined Voldemort but some agreed to serve them if they can promise to give them a piece of ground of land in which they can populate in peacefully after the war. The lycanthrope were still undecided due to the previous diplomatic minister 's obvious disdain of their stock but they did not require Voldemort to rule them either. The goblins would join them if and only if Ludo Bagman would pay them the amount he owed them and that their share of the profits of the Gringotts camber would be raised to twenty percent as opposed to their electric current ten pct share which they considered improportional to the amount of workplace they were putting on the job. The vampires were hopeless for they believe they would benefit more if they choose Voldemort 's face and there was no foretoken of the dementors yet after they left Azkaban.

Harry was carefully considering the demand of the giants and goblins. And he was thinking that the wolfman can be swayed if they can annihilate their distrust in the Ministry of legerdemain. It all boiled down to the Ministry who was currently inactive at the place. `` Who 's running the ministry now ? '' he asked the ministry official there.

'' No one. Some were even afraid to go to work now. '' answered Mr. Weasley ruefully.

'' Well, then how do we usually get a curate ? '' asked Harry, disgusted at his own ignorance of the matter. He should make thought of this before.

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

'' Is that all ? So, Mr. Weasley you can be the new minister now and talk to the representative of the giants, goblin and loup-garou. Give them what they want ... it 's not so much anyway compared to what they 're going to do for us. Hagrid, Bill and lupine will assist you with it. Kingsley can take rush of organizing the intelligence network alongside with Tonks and Snape, much as I hate him. By the way Snape, Voldemort already knows you 're a spy so better stay out of his way for a while. '' Snape looked alarmed at this news.

'' As for the Dementors, the DA will claim upkeep of them. We just need info regarding their present positioning. All professor in this way will contain bearing of teaching good luck charm and defense reaction Against the night Arts except for prof Dwight Lyman Moody who would be in charge of giving Auror training to all the DA members. '' continued Harry.

'' Why are we all taking order of magnitude from him ? He 's just a little boy ? '' demanded Professor Leninski, a instructor from Durmstrang. The others looked stunned at his response. Obviously, they had not found it strange that Harry was giving them orders.

'' I 'm fed up with adult giving me orders which entails nada but wait around for something to happen ... I ca n't wait anymore ... for every minute that I wait, someone is being tortured ... someone is being killed ... mortal 's aliveness is being destroyed. It 's about time we take some military action ... It 's our turn now. '' replied Harry calmly, earning the respect of all the wizards present.

The succeeding few days were highlighted with trainings going on every niche of the Room of Requirements. The dueling club was restored once again to help the scholarly person prepare for conflict. Petunia was getting her individual education from none other than prof McGonagall herself who had taken quite a liking to her. The Auror grooming was also going on very well ... .within a calendar week, Harry was able to master wandless conjuration and a few DA members namely, Hermione, Ron, Luna and Neville were capable to do it quite well although they still prefer to use wands because wandless deception was very exhausting.

But nothing surprised them more than the reaction of the whole wizarding community when they released the world-class variant of the freedom fighter Quibbler. Dobby and various house-elves appeared before the DA appendage after a very tire academic session with Professor Moody, each of them carrying a handful of letters which was all addressed to the caviller. Hermione excitedly grabbed one letter and record it in movement of everyone.

dearest editor program,

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

Keep up the dependable oeuvre !

genus Melissa Banes

Luna also grabbed another one, clearly exhilarated that so many had taken an interest at his Fatherhood 's theme. Her centre were flooded with tears of joy as she read the letter.

Dear editor in chief,

Thank you for being gay enough to issue this theme despite of everything that is happening around us. I already sent 1000 galleons to the Gringotts money box so that you can continue your operation.

Whereas before we were already losing hope, now we have found braveness again due to your endeavour. We sincerely hope that through this report, you can reach out more citizenry to help the cause. I was one of those hard injured during the first war so I ca n't be of a good deal help in the net battle but rest assured that I will always be at the good side of meat and bear on to give you my whole-hearted support.

Enclosed is an anecdote of what I and my Friend had experienced during the first war. I hope you can publish it so that the others will know more about the cruelty of war and hopefully be enlightened that the dark side only prevails if the light allows it.

Thank you again and more power !

Louisa Alstrong

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

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

Harry took the letter from his outstretched helping hand and read the letter.

honey Harry,

I 'm really distressing for my burst. I know I have acted very childishly. Dobby gave me a written matter of the quibbler and I must hold that I 'm very impressed with what you guys have done lately. And I 'm quite ashamed for acting so irresponsibly in this hard times. While in concealment, I came to terms with the fact that you and I are really not imply for each other. Maybe I 'm just jealous at seeing you so glad with her because I know you had not been like that with me.

Please forgive me ... and if the DA will agree to it, I wish to come back and help oneself you fight. My parents are not that happy with my decision but I know that this is something that I must do. Please air me a missive soon if you all want me to return.

Again, I 'm sorry.

Cho

When Harry looked up, he saw the eternal sleep of the DA members curiously staring at him. Luna averted her gaze when he looked her way.

'' What does she need ?'asked Hermione.

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

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

'' Well, Dobby, secern her that we want her back as soon as possible. We need all the help that we can get. '' said Harry with a smile as he walked over to Luna.

'' You do n't have to be afraid ... she got over me now ... she said so in the varsity letter ... and from what I can see, one of our friends is going to make sure that it stays that way. '' he gave her a smile and slowly bent grass to osculate her lightly on the lips.

'' You 're really amazing, Harry, do you that ? '' said Luna, surrendering herself to the kiss.

'' As I 've said before ... .It 's our turn now. '' replied Harry, implying a totally different meaning to his words as he gave her another decelerate kiss that erased all the doubts from her mind.
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Chapter 17 - The magician word net

'' Hey, Harry ! I still ca n't believe you appointed my Church Father as minister of religion of Magic ... .just like that. '' said Ron in between mouthfuls of the steaming gem they were eating at breakfast.

'' He deserved that status more than anyone and I really trust he would be very good at it. '' replied Harry earnestly, looking very well-worn but pleased that his best friend and the Gemini were not moping anymore about what happened to Ginny. Perhaps they had been so allay to know that she was still alive that they did n't care anymore if she switched sides. Harry was still not well-off with it though and was secretly hoping that Ginny would occur to her sensation before it was too late.

Dumbledore was another subject. His death came as a nasty shock but it also served as a accelerator for Harry. Much as he wanted his mentor to be with him in the terminal battle, he knew that he could not brood on this rueful thought. He was thrown in a devious battle of quick decision and fast activeness. He had to adjust ... .acceptance was the key. Dumbledore died a valiant man and he upright make certain that his forfeiture would not be in vain.

The preceding few week had been very hard for them, what with all of the extra trainings, meetings and other things that they had to reach. It was a wonder that they could still have the sumptuosity of eating together and chatting during meal times. But it was all worth it. All the strong-arm botheration, gruelling idea practice session, and various sleepless nights were all Worth it. They would get their world back.

'' By the way, where 's Lee ? '' asked Hermione, noticing the empty-bellied electric chair beside Ron.

'' He went to ensure that umm ... Cho get back here safely. '' replied Neville who almost choked on his tea in haste.

Hermione was about to say something when the door opened revealing a triumphant Lee and a highly embarrassed Cho. Cho stole an apprehensive spirit at Luna before she cautiously approached the table, a little unquiet about the others'chemical reaction even if Lee already assured her that everything was alright.

'' Mmm ... hi, guy wire. Sorry for everything. '' said Cho, thinking that it would be near to start with a personal apology first.

'' It 's okay. Let 's forget about the retiring. We 're all sword lily you came back. '' said Luna, smiling warmly at her.

'' Yes, it 's approve, Cho. Do n't worry and besides, we need you to facilitate Hermione with the power revival potion or have you forgotten about that ? '' said Harry, motioning the new arrival to bear a sit.

'' Oh, no, how could I forget ? I asked my grandmother about it too and she was able-bodied to put up me with some useful info to wee the potion comfortable to machinate but I wo n't bore you with the details. You can entrust Hermione and I would be able to brew it well. '' answered Cho, blushing slightly as she noticed the adoring glances that Lee was sending her way.

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

'' My, my ! A little warfreak, are we ? Would you still be excited if I tell you we need to get past Aragog and his children to do that ? '' inquired Harry, poker faced as he stared at his acquaintance 's appalled expression. Seamus and the twins could not stamp down their reactions though. Soon, all those who had heard their petty lark in the forest during their second gear year were roaring with laughter.

'' Hey, I 'm just joking. '' appealed Harry as Ron bodily lifted him up from his chair and tickled him on the rib mercilessly. Harry retaliated by grabbing hold of Ron 's foot which he knew was Ron 's most ticklish detail. Everybody started placing stakes at once as to who was going to give up first.

'' I bet two sickle for Harry. '' said St. George loudly.

'' So a lot for brotherly trueness. '' muttered Ron grouchily.

'' I 'm for Ron, three sickles. There, little brother, I 'm rooting for you. Do n't you presume lose. '' threatened Fred.

'' I 'm for Harry, ten reap hook. '' shouted Neville in between.

'' A galleon for Harry -- - '' said Luna, joining in the fun.

'' Ron ! Two galleons ! '' even Hermione loosened after a while.

The two boys continued tickling each other, very much aware about what their admirer were doing and clearly enjoying it. The mesa was filled with shouts of `` Go, Ron ! '' and `` Get him, Harry ! '' and some of the students from other school day came nearer to watch. professor McGonagall went to the Ministry with Professor Helen Wills Moody so no one was there to chew up them.

'' ARE WE FIGHTING A WAR HERE OR NOT ! '' Harry and Ron stopped at once to notice out who rudely interrupted their little show.

'' I came here immediately after locating the highly dangerous dementors thinking that our oh-so-wonderful loss leader was itching to hear the report but what do I see -- - the arrogant petty boy who fancied himself saviour of the wizarding world and his beloved sidekick manhandling each other and a rowdy bunch of bloody Gryffindors egging them on. '' spit Snape furiously. `` If I had known, I would n't feature wasted my precious fourth dimension on that mission. ``

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

'' It 's not a crime to have fun for a while, Snape. It keeps us sane but I guess you would n't understand ... .so let 's hear your report. '' he said.

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

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

'' This is derisory ! I refuse to plowshare my most top secret findings in battlefront of all this -- -- I do n't trust them ! You should, of all people, know the importance of secrecy, Potter ! '' hissed Snape angrily at Harry. How dare he do this to him !

'' You, of all people, should hump the importance of not having too many secrets, Snape. '' Harry paused, struggling to put the image of Sirius out of his head. `` It inspires distrust and a touch sensation of inferiority. We are all fighting a war. We are all equal here. '' Then he whispered in an undercurrent. `` But of track, I took some forethought. I 'm not that stupid, you know. I had Hermione put a hex on the application newspaper. Trust me, if anyone was stupefied enough to betray us, that somebody would pay dearly for his or her mistake. ``

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

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

'' Maybe you would wish to finish the written report, Miss-know-it-all granger ? '' Hermione muttered a hasty apologia. Snape continued. `` With a few carefully placed questions, I was able to recognise that the dementors are being held imprisoned by none other than Voldemort himself in an empty wizarding village -- - probably to starve so that when let out, they can play more havoc to the whole necromancer residential area. '' Very audible gasps were heard around the room. `` The only trouble is they did not have any idea where the village is ... but according to them, it 's the Lapp village that the dementors demolished forty years ago. '' Snape concluded his report, looking sheepish for not being able to get word the most important detail.

'' How many are they ? '' asked Harry.

'' A hundred and sixty including the drawing card. '' replied Snape matter-of-factly.

'' A HUNDRED AND SIXTY ? ! ? '' exclaimed Seamus, clearly horrified at the idea of fighting such a huge number of dementors.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

'' No, Snape. The DA can deal it but I need the names of the dementors'victims in that settlement forty years ago. If possible, bring them all here when you find them. ``

Snape nodded and left instantly as if he could not stand being in the Lapplander way as Harry tenacious than necessary. When he left, Harry immediately called his aunt and discreetly ordered the DA members to comply him to the training elbow room. Letting everybody in the room hear the story is one thing but letting them know their design was an entirely different thing.

'' So, aunt genus Petunia, can you say us where your Village was ? '' he immediately asked after everyone had settled down. The prisoner were already relocated to a secure cellular telephone within the Ministry of Magic so they did not have to vex about them escaping for now.

'' The village is called Crigod 's Commune. The most powerful and nice wizards lived there and nobody had an lean to go to the dark side. I made a map to crap it well-to-do for you. '' said auntie genus Petunia, spreading out a large map for everyone to see. She pointed her finger at a rather large region on the lambskin. `` This is the place and this is the gate -- the only entrance to the small town. You may enter it only if you had a occupant with you. ``

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

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

'' Crigod ... ..hey, that 's a throw together Godric ! '' exclaimed Luna. Hermione eyed her with interest group. `` Godric Gryffindor must have owned that place. It is even potential that most of the resident there are related to him. ``

'' You 're really not as far out as you seem, Luna. '' said Hermione, giving her a unfeigned grin. `` I think we 're on the right track, then. The champion from that hamlet would be able to assist us bend the lunar time period to our favor. ``

'' Harry, according to my granny, the one who could destroy the Billie Jean Moffitt King of dementors would automatically be their next drawing card. '' said Cho, glad that she was capable to strike it.

'' Oh, is that so ? Interesting ! '' said Harry, beaming at them all as if he just thought of something really remarkable. `` Let 's keep that information to ourselves .... ''
Chapter 18 - The Patronus'Kiss

'' Aunt genus Petunia, do n't forget to grip the galleon tightly if you find someone leery lurking around the expanse, okay ? '' said Harry to his aunt who was nervously placing the galleon in one of her pocket. She nodded in concord. Her husband was still sulking in their room but Dudley went out to wish her mother luck. These past few daylight, Harry noticed a rebuff change in his cousin 's usual demeanor but he could not target it yet. Something was clearly bothering him. `` I 'll talk to him later. '' he thought.

Luna performed the disenchantment charm on auntie Petunia and herself. Everyone mimicked her activity and silently walked out of the Room of Requirements so as not to draw attending from the others. Professor Helen Newington Wills and professor McGonagall wanted to get together them but Harry politely refused stating that they were needed more in the rook in suit the death- eaters arrive unexpectedly. Helen Wills Moody gruffly conceded but only after creating several portkeys for them to use in case things got too lots for them.

The DA penis decided to execute the program right after the encounter. They could all conjure a powerful patronus charm and there was no want to wait any longer. They already had week of provision for that and they knew it would be more beneficial for them to attack the dementors while the sun was still up.

Aunt Petunia anxiously steered the group to a break-dance telephone set booth in muggle London. She quickly dialled one-nine-six-eight and spoke in a clear voice. `` Petunia Evans to go home to Crigod 's Commune with twenty eight young friends. ``

'' The village has been destroyed. No one has been there for quite some clock time. Are you sure enough you 're up to it ? '' asked the operator.

'' Yes. '' replied Harry 's aunt curtly.

'' Very well. '' said the wheeler dealer. Several badges came out of the part of the phone where modification were usually discharged. Aunt Petunia got the first one charge her name and distributed the remaining badges labeled Friend # 1, supporter # 2 and so forth to the others. `` Pin the badges on your cloaks and think of Crigod 's Commune. Hold each other taut and at the count of five, all of you shall be transported to the village. Good lot ! '' the operator instructed. They followed the command carefully.

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

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

'' Not quite .... '' Aunt Petunia uttered a few words that sounded like `` Crigod, standing before you is the first kid of the Herbert McLean Evans tribe returning. Please let us in. '' and a magnificent door engraved with `` Crigod 's Commune '' magically appeared before them. Au and silver metals intertwined to organize a very complex designing of a fortunate lion swallowing a hideously Brobdingnagian ophidian. They all gaped at the grand vision before them. Even Petunia seemed overtake by its nobility. But their awe was quickly replaced with disgust as they spotted the three cloaked design hastily drawing out their wands.

'' There 's an interference in the Mary Augusta Arnold Ward. Quick, search the region ! '' they heard one tall death-eater commanded the one dear to them.

'' There 's no one here, Dolohov. We must be imagining affair. '' replied the depute death-eater.

'' Oh, so the tall one 's Antolin Dolohov ! leave of absence him to me. I believe we have some bare business. '' whispered Hermione urgently to Harry as she heard the name of the one responsible for the several months of agony she was forced to endure in the hospital wing last school day year. Harry said nothing.

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

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

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

Hermione was about to perform the same slashing movement that Dolohov used on her when she felt a tauten hand clutch her wrist.

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

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

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

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

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

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

'' I can smell the stench of a mudblood and origin traitors anywhere ! '' spat the one called Dolohov maliciously, wrinkling his nose in disgust as if he was smelling something foul. various appendage had to keep their temper in impediment to prevent them from attacking the now helpless foe. Ignoring the taunt, Harry continued the interrogation.

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

'' We do n't know. We 've been here for two calendar month already and the dark God Almighty has not yet communicated with us. Our solitary missionary station is to secure that the dementors wo n't be able to hightail it until it 's sentence. '' The death-eater is obviously in pain for trying to turn back himself from talking but the potion is too secure for him.

'' clip for what ? '' asked George I venomously.

'' N-next full moon. Our lord would attack the werewolves and the dementors would aid him pull the beasts to follow his mastery. ``

'' Oh ! So it 's another brilliant architectural plan to blackmail the werewolves into supporting his evil deputation. Anything else ? Does your pillock lord have any other quick plan to conquer the wizarding world ? '' prodded Harry.

'' Do n't call him stupid ! He 's the most powerful necromancer alive ! Even the pitiful Potter boy wo n't be able to block him ! '' exclaimed Dolohov.

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

'' A large act of death-eaters are going to attack the ministry tomorrow morning. '' said another death-eater, unable to stop himself.

The DA phallus looked relate at that news but Harry just looked unperturbed. `` Are there any other design ? '' All the death-eaters shook their heads.

'' Do you make out what happened to jackfruit Lovegood ? '' ventured Luna, hoping to retrieve something about his founder 's predicament.

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

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

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

'' EXPECTO PATRONUM ! '' shouted Harry and an tremendous hart proudly galloped around the place. True to Dumbledore 's admonition, the disenchantment charm did not put one across the dementors at all. The mathematical group had not even walked a dozen gradation when they were viciously attacked by the dissemble figures. `` REMOVE THE disenchantment CHARM NOW ! '' All became visible at once.

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

'' Harry ! Go find the king immediately ! '' shouted Luna. `` Do n't worry about us ! ``

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

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

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

Harry looked around and saw several silver patronus of unlike human body and sizes charge on the famished dementors. The patroni were unattackable but the dementors were so hungry to let them get in the way of their food. Several of their member had already fainted and he knew that thing would really get nasty if he did not encounter the queen soon. He shot various patronus around him before he saw the tallest and most brawny dementor he ever encountered.

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

'' Go, Lily ! You have to escape now ! '' his father 's hard put voice rang alarmingly in his mind. Harry gradually felt himself weakening despite his wonderful movement to continue conscious.

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

'' HARRY ! PLEASE GET HIM NOW ! YOU STILL OWE ME A PROPER DATE, YOU KNOW ! '' another familiar voice screamed at him. He looked up and saw his brave girlfriend surrounded with dementors and they were so dangerously penny-pinching ... ..

'' NOOOOOO ! ! ! ! I wo n't let your minions suck their soul ! EXPECTO PATRONUM ! '' Again, the silver stag just bounced off the king that was currently gliding his way. He was having some dangerous doubts now if he was really the chosen one. But he better be the ONE or he would just have led his Quaker to their beguilement -- - all for zippo. Dumbledore 's stopping point words echoed on his ear ... Have faith in yourself and your friends ... Harry 's mind was then flooded with remembering of his parents'sacrifice ... his encounter with the basilisk ... his outstanding escape cock from the graveyard where Cedric was murdered cold-bloodedly ... Sirius'untimely demise ... all the attack on his life and finally, the vaticination ... then the recognition hit him. `` I 'M THE ONE ! '' a sudden fit of self-confidence filled his centre and soon an double of Luna kissing him passionately lingered in his mind.

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

The early dementors stopped attacking the students at once and glided to where Harry was in an attempt to help their leader. But they were too recent .... Demeter was now crumpled on the base, defeated. The conscious DA fellow member came closer to look on in amazement as the most revere dementor slowly transformed into an ordinary one. All the dementors, including the former tycoon, glided around and formed a plurality formation in front of a very confused Harry.

Luna ran towards Harry and enveloped him into a mingy embrace. `` Are you fine, hon ? '' she asked, the sugary term of endearment rolling freely from her backtalk. Harry, not quite accustom to mushy full term directed his way, actually felt pleased that he had someone who call him 'hon'now. He raised his cloak to cover both of them, expertly shielding them from everyone 's sight. After a few transactions, a very flushed-looking Luna and a slightly disoriented Harry faced the chemical group that was now impishly throwing them knowing looks.

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

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

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

Harry quickly addressed the dementors. `` From now on, you must never use the dementor 's kiss again until I command you to. Voldemort will dominate you to aggress the werewolves on the next full moon and you will dutifully keep abreast his social club but never suck the soul of any one ... not even werewolves. You can fertilize on their fears but do n't exaggerate it. Pretend that zero out of the average had happened here. virtually of all, let Voldemort believe that you are still on his side. When he asks for Demeter, tell him the big businessman died of hunger. Do you read ? '' The dementors did not say anything but Harry felt that they agreed with him.

The chemical group headed to the grooming room after fighting an acute desire to explore the splendiferous place. Five of them were unconscious and a number were still a little dizzy but nothing that a little piece of chocolate wo n't bring around. auntie genus Petunia 's tear-stained face accompanied with trembling shoulders did not help either. prof Moody almost dropped the flaskful he was holding when he noticed them arrive with five trunk floating beside them. prof McGonagall let out a still scream and Madam Pomphrey quickly handed each of them a chocolate bar. Behind them was a terror- stricken Dudley, clutching his mouth as if he was about to puke. Apparently, they were all thinking the worst.

'' Hey, have you no faith in us at all ? '' asked Fred, pretending to count hurt but was finding it hard to hold his entertainment at their reactions.

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

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

'' She 's right wing, you know. '' added Ron with a puckish flicker in his eyes.

The prof noticed the secretive glance that passed the appendage but decided did not press on it. Whatever it was, they were not surely they really want to know.

'' Eh-erm ! So I take it that you were successful in your missionary station despite of the umm -- - a petty casualty ? '' asked Moody.

'' Fortunately, yes. '' said Hermione casually as if fighting a pack of dementors was an workaday occurrent but her jubilant verbal expression stated otherwise.

'' well, I better go back to the ministry now so they can hie the mental process of locating the residents of ... what 's the name of the place again ? ``

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

Professor Helen Wills Moody quickly disapparated after hearing the news.

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

'' Maybe ... .or maybe not ... Let 's see. Moody has one of our galleons. I trust that he wo n't be too proud to call for help if the need arises. For now, we better aim a repose. We ca n't fight anybody at this state. '' said Harry, pretending to stifle a oscitancy but his fast wait on Luna did not go unnoticed by the others'watchful stares.

'' As you wish, your majesties ! '' teased Fred when prof McGonagall turned her spine to do something, bowing ridiculously low in a mock caricature of the house-elves'usual showing of servitude.

'' Cut it out, Fred ! '' said Harry, his impertinence turning crimson in embarrassment. But the DA penis did not take heed to his plea. The room was soon filled with hums to the tune of `` Weasley is our Martin Luther King Jr. '' but with a suspiciously cheap snicker when they reach the part of `` Weasley ''.
AUTHOR 'S short letter : I apologize for the time lag but since I do n't own a great deal net access nowadays, it would be very hard for me to update ... .but do n't you worry next time I update, I would add three chapters. I have already finished the outline and am just working on the real phraseology. I do n't know how you would react at the ending but it would be cool to feel out : - ) and of course a sequel will be in order ... .Thank you for all those who reviewed and to some, I have added a commentary ... .you may read the reexamination contribution for those ... thanks again !

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

Despite the DA members'exhaustion, quietus did not get its usual appeal especially the Weasleys who were quite agitated about the upcoming attack on the ministry. They reluctantly took turns taking a nap while the others impatiently waited for news program. The side by side morning proved more nerve-wracking for everyone. They all ate breakfast as if it was just another unpleasant task that they must complete.

Ron was currently pacing the way back and Forth, running his hand through his hairsbreadth making it more tangle than it already was. Hermione was trying to appease Ron 's anxiousness by hitting him with the cheering charm but it had no lasting force. The twins were dealing with their tension by enticing some unsuspicious students from former schools into eating their Ton-Tongue brittle, Canary Creams, and Puking pastil much to Hermione 's obvious annoyance.

Cho was not doing any practiced, knowing her mother was also working at the ministry. She kept chewing on her down in the mouth lip until they bled. Even the Creevey brothers were uncharacteristically silent as they developed some more characterization for the next edition of the pettifogger. They were usually a expansive span who did not look to run out of irritating questions.

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

'' You know, I do n't think Professor Moody would defy promise for help ... '' said Luna silently while leafing through an ancient magic spell book.

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

'' I 'm not for certain but I think Professor Moody might find it embarrassing on the rules of order 's division to ask for avail from kids like us ... Besides, he might think that it would be too dangerous for us ... '' said Luna, casually flipping her hair that accidentally fell on her face.

'' Oh ! '' said Hermione, apparently getting Luna 's point.

'' Come on ! Let 's go there and take a look. We can just go back if everything 's OK. '' said Ron, instantly flexing his muscles as if he meant to harness the opponents with his bare hands.

'' Hmm ... .I do n't opine all of us should go ... '' The DA members glared at Harry. `` ... at once. Only a choice few should go there now then the next deal will stick to if necessary. '' he continued.

'' Who will be in the number one raft ? '' asked Neville.

'' The ace who were with me in the ministry last school year. '' replied Harry, ignoring the gnawing feeling of remorse as he recalled that Ginny had been a part of that grouping. One of the few who bravely fought against iniquity. 'Malfoy, what did Ginny see in you to cause her go against us ...

'' Hah ! I 'm sooooooo gladiolus we can apparate now ! '' exclaimed Ron as their pes settled on the ground.

Neville and Hermione smiled too as they remember their mode of transportation the lastly time they went to the ministry. Sure, they could all see thestrals now, but it did not wee-wee it more comfortable for everyone to sit those magical creatures who had an chemical attraction for anatomy and blood. It was a footling creepy to say the least !

Harry and Luna were currently surveying the milieu .... Nothing was amiss ... .everything seemed normal. Maybe the death-eaters decided to forfeit their design ... .maybe they thought it would be quite foolish to attack the ministry that was overflowing with aurors not to refer respective more competent thaumaturge ... .or maybe ... ..

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

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

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

'' POSITION EVERYONE ! ! ! ! ! ! ``

'' INFORM THE MINISTER ! ! ! ! ``

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

'' I do n't make out ... '' replied Harry, motioning for the others to veil under the tables. They were disillusioned but a little Sir Thomas More precaution wo n't suffer. `` Let 's observe for a while. ``

darkness hooded figures slowly advanced towards the crew of ministry officials unable to wander magic spell as they witnessed the physique casually throw cruciatus expletive left and right. Each was frozen on the maculation as one of the menacing figures addressed their audience.

'' Turnover the ministry to the shadow master now and we 'll let you live ... ''

'' In your dreams ! '' said a Whitney Young ministry employee, quickly sending a stunning turn to the speaker.

The speaker merely chuckled at the employee 's endeavor before casting the killing curse on him. `` I abhor pain in the neck. Where 's the minister ? ``

The present DA appendage stared in jounce at the young employee who was cold- bloodedly murdered by the death-eater. `` Come on, where are the rules of order members ? '' thought Harry. Ron was itching to take a shot at the enemies but the quietus prevented him from doing so.

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

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

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

'' Ahh, Arthur, so nice to see you again. If you would kindly step down from your position and hand it over to the night Creator .... '' the speaker pointed his sceptre to the idle employee. `` .... you would not want to encounter the same fate, would you ? Perhaps we can propose you incumbrance of gold and a figure of toothsome women in commutation for your cooperation .... I am sure you would delight 'playing'with them more than than you do with your portly wife. What do you think ? ``

Mr. Weasley was fuming with rage, his face now the same shade as his whisker. He pointed his wand at the utterer and spoke clearly for everyone to see. `` Lucius, I love my married woman and I do n't think any amount of gold can buy the happiness I feel with my kin and knowing that I am doing the right affair. Tell your master that I would never relinquish my side to someone like him. I am not like Cornelius Fudge whom you could easily pull wires given the proper bonus. I work for the unwashed good. ``

'' I 'm afraid you 'd work it difficult. shame, you could have benefitted more from my proposal ... but you lost your chance. Aveda -- -- - '' Lucius was suddenly thrown off proportionality by a miscellany of go sent by no other than the five DA appendage who could not stand the state of affairs anymore. But they were surprised when a diminished hooded trope ran in front of Mr. Weasley in an attempt to protect him.

'' NOOOOOOOOO ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! NOT MY don ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! '' shouted the small hooded figure. The DA penis stared at one another in surprise ... .Ginny ? A disgruntled death-eater sent a binding curse at her followed by a cruciatus curse. The figure collapsed on the story, with her hood falling off her case. It was Ginny !

Ron quickly rushed to his Sister 's face and carried her to an untenanted room, not leaving her side.

The other ministry employees who had already recovered from their shock followed the lead of the unobserved forcefulness that helped them. The building immediately became disorderly as an array of curses were thrown back and forth the opposing groups.

'' Moody ! What took you so long ? '' The DA member who positioned themselves close to the minister, heard him outcry at the new arrivals -- - Mad-Eye Helen Wills Moody, Molly, Lupin, Bill and several more whom they did not know. Knowing that Moody would be able to see through their disillusionment charm, they quickly retreated to the far end of the way before he could notice them.

'' Traffic ! '' growled Helen Wills Moody which caused several brow to call forth in disbelief.

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

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

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

'' poise ! '' exclaimed Neville.

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

'' Moody ! There are too many opposition ... .call Potter 's group now ! '' shouted Mr. Weasley again as he saw more death-eaters come at the ministry.

'' No, Chester A. Arthur ! They are just kids ... .this is too dangerous for them ! '' immediately hollered mollie in between curses.

The DA phallus looked meaningfully at each former at that.

'' Moody, address them now or there wo n't be a ministry in an hour. '' Mr. Weasley said, ignoring his wife.

'' No, Arthur ! Molly is right. We ca n't put their liveliness in danger. '' argued Moody while sending a powerful conjunctivitis curse at a nearby enemy.

The DA members continued to fight but the increasing figure of death-eaters are proving to be too much for them. Harry and the others immediately tightened their grips on the galleon to signal the others to descend as soon as possible. Moody, noticing the burning touch in his pocket, quickly took out the galleon and was shocked to find the Bible `` Help ! Ministry ! '' flashing before his heart. He scanned the room until his middle fell on the five offspring disillusioned figures fighting death-eaters at the far street corner of the room.

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

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

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

'' If by protecting me, more will suffer, give thanks you very much but I wo n't allow it. '' said Harry.

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

Harry agreed although still fuming about the grownup 's inconsistencies ... He noticed they did not cause queasiness about letting them face the dementors. Anyway, Helen Newington Wills was right ... this was not the time for arguments ... He reverted his attention to the death-eaters who were now slowly realizing that maybe they had taken more than they could chew. He noticed that some did not even seem that ruthless in fight, not really experts in manuevers and tactics - one advantage that DA phallus had due to the countless preparation. Was it potential that they were fighting teenager like themselves ? Harry shuddered at the thought.

'' SERPENSORTIA ! ``

The whole chemical group was distracted by the sudden appearing of snake in the region. The death-eaters laughed mockingly at the terror-struck ministry employees as they conjured to a greater extent snakes from their verge. Several aurors and order phallus attempted to vanish the serpent using ardor and vanishing spells but the Hydra kept on issue forth courtesy of the death-eaters who seemed to recollect that they had everything under ascendency now.

Harry hastily removed the disillusionment charm and slowly approached the Hydra. `` covering fire me. '' he informed his friends and the parliamentary law members.

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

'' hiss ... ... ... ... sibilation ... ... .... '' ( We do n't want to lash out anyone ... It 's just that they ordered us to ... ) replied the snakes.

'' Hissssssss ... ... ..hisssssssssss '' ( I think we 're linked somehow because I have the endowment to mouth with you. please trust me. Do n't harm me and my ally. Why do n't you attack the deatheaters ? They were the ones who disturbed your peace. )

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

'' Did n't your passkey inform you that I 'm a parseltongue ? '' It was Harry 's turn to mock the enemies now.

'' EXPELLIARMUS ! '' Harry, Luna, Hermione, Neville and the former DA appendage who had now arrived shouted in unison, taking reward of their temporary stillness. several scepter immediately flew to their hands rendering the other death-eaters useless.

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

Moody and the other aurors quickly performed a turn interchangeable to the one Dumbledore used to stick the death-eaters. They had apprehended at least 50 of them. Lucius, seething with anger, ordered the remaining hooded figures to take flight. He gave Harry one disdainful glare before he declared, `` You will soon wish you had never been born .... '' With that said, Lucius disapparated to report to his master.
Chapter 20 - The prodigal Daugher Returns ....

'' Father ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! It 's Ginny ! We need to serve her ! '' Ron frantically shouted as the tension in the edifice subsided.

Molly quickly rushed to her daughter 's side, ignoring the crowd that were now rounding up the apprehended death-eaters and removing their hoods for proper recognition. `` Oh, my hapless babe ! What magic spell hit her ? ``

'' Is s-she -- - ? '' The Weasley Gemini the Twins asked nervously after seeing the unmoving soundbox of their youngest sister.

'' NO ! '' exclaimed Ron and glared at the twin as if that was a very unthinkable matter to say.

'' Who did this to her ? '' demanded circular as he, too, stared at the unconscious mind anatomy, bother still clearly etched on her pale face.

'' Stunning tour and the cruciatus curse. A death-eater cursed her when she ran in front line of Mr. Weasley. '' said Harry while wondering why genus Draco, the craftiness and manipulative cocksucker she chose over them, did not total to her rescue. And to call back he had been gullible enough to take up that he cared enough for Ginny to not let anybody harm her in any way !'I should sustain brought her back when I had the chance ...'

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

'' Come on, molly, it 's o.k.. We just necessitate to bring her to gentlewoman Pomphrey. '' said Mr. Weasley, carrying their immature nestling carefully.

The emotions that engulfed the way were very intense and diverse as they all waited for Madam Pomphrey 's announcement about Ginny 's condition. Of course, the Weasleys were simply rapturous about her being with them now no matter what she had done. They seemed to cerebrate that her attack to save her forefather had been enough requital on her office and that signified that she was still not as corrupted as they had first-class honours degree thought.

Harry, Hermione and Neville were quite relieved although there were several interrogation that nagged their minds. How come Ginny followed the order to attack the ministry when she knew full well what could possibly happen if her beginner refused ? Or did she know ? What about genus Draco ? How come there were Sir Thomas More young death-eaters than adult nighttime wizards in the attack ? Should n't there be Sir Thomas More experient death-eaters there or were they not expecting such strong resistivity ?

The other DA phallus were also occupied with theory of their own. Some seemed content about the positive act of event but one was quite suspicious about the motivation behind Ginny 's actions -- -- Luna. Something did not feel right and she always trusted her instincts. She gazed around the elbow room, her forehead furrowed as she contemplated on what SHE SAW happened and what might have REALLY happened. Her mouth curled in disgust as if she thought of something unpleasant.

Harry did not notice her response because he was sitting beside her and could not see her case ... .but Hermione did.

'' What 's wrong, Luna ? '' she asked, curious about what made her react that way.

Luna opened her backtalk as if to say something but decided against it. `` Nothing. '' she said simply and closed her middle to head off Hermione 's questioning stare.

Oblivious to the exchange, Harry turned to Hermione to ask her about the onward motion of the Power Reviving Potion.

'' It 's fine, Harry. We only need the nub of the Patronus'Kiss but we can only add that at Crigod 's Commune and should immediately be administered to the champion or else it would not be that in effect. '' replied Hermione.

'' That 's great ! '' said Harry.

'' Mr. Potter, satisfy me in the preparation Room. We need to talk. '' said Professor McGonagall sternly as she walked silently to the place. Harry followed. It was not a request. It was a program line and it made him slightly anxious about what they were going to talk about.

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

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

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

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

'' No regard for the formula just like his arrogant don. '' Snape muttered under his breath.

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

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

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

Moody looked a bit ashamed but disgruntled at the Saami clip and Snape pursed his lips, annoyed that Harry did not get the chiding he expected.

'' Relax, Harry. We did not impart you here to discuss that. We 're here to talk about Crigod 's Commune occupant. Severus had already discovered the names and positioning of the persons involved. Unfortunately, convincing them would not be that easy even after lifting the memory charms. They had already been so accustomed to muggle liveliness that they might be reluctant to return. '' said professor Lupin.

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

Harry tried to conceal his disappointment at the news but found it a very tedious labor. So, that explains why they wore such unforgiving verbalism. After everything, he imagined this would be the easiest character. It never even crossed his mind that there might be other broker to regard ... like the involved soul'wariness to pass to the animation they had already forgotten.

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

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

'' WE time lag ? ! ? AGAIN ? ! ? '' Harry suddenly exploded at hearing those words. How he hated hearing them ... .the scourge of his macrocosm !

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

'' We 're not sure, Harry. It 's hard to gauge the amount of time they needed to come up with a decision. Besides, I 'm not really sure if they are willing to believe us ... '' said Arthur cautiously, not willing to trigger his temper again.

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

'' Why, that 's a great suggestion, Harry, even if it came from you. '' said Snape with his usual sarcastic tonus but Harry ignored it once more. He was used to his snide scuttlebutt after enduring it for five consecutive years.

'' And I 'm indisputable you have enough sense on your point not to trust young Ginny with this data yet. '' Snape continued but he spoke in such a low voice so that only Harry could discover him. Harry stared at him, puzzled at his lastly comment but refrained from asking as Snape gave him a don't-ask-me- that-in-front-of-the-Weasleys look.

'' By the way, Harry, this is Malcolm, one of the new recruits of the ordering. He wishes to teach your group with the ball of fire technique if you wanted to. '' said broadsheet for the first gear prison term, introducing the unknown visitor whom they all forgot was there as they discussed the recent development on the plan.

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

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

'' That 's still large ! wait here for a while. I 'm just going to get the early members. ``

Harry excused him and excitedly left the room. The lodge members, with the exception of Snape who usually gave an impression that smiling was a signboard of weakness, just smiled good-naturedly at the youthful man tidal bore to get word more. When Harry returned with the DA members, only Malcolm and note were there.

'' I reckon they do n't want to be accidentally hit with the human dynamo whammy by overeager students. '' said Bill, cautiously charming himself with a fire repellant charm and looking a little more cheerful now.

It turned out that Malcolm was a very efficient instructor. Soon they all learned the basic technique and some were already able-bodied to mould small human dynamo on the palms of their hands. Ron, who had n't seen the actual fireball that Malcolm conjured at the ministry, was simply bowled over and leave his earlier dilemma too.

'' sang-froid ! '' exclaimed Ron as Malcolm gave them a presentment of what a really powerful ball of fire would look like.

'' sang-froid ? Do n't you mean 'hot'? '' said Hermione as she held the fireball on her small-scale laurel wreath and was getting a niggling bit affected by the heat.

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

'' Ouch, that must hurt ! it 's really not advisable to hold it for so long ... You have to hurl it at the enemy as soon as you conjure it. That way, you wo n't feel the heat much. '' he explained as he looked at Hermione 's vesicate hand. Upon seeing her deal, the early member quickly hurled their fireballs on the clod and extinquished it with the H2O cannon spell.

By the end of the sitting, all DA penis could perform the spell although some human dynamo were bountiful than the others but Malcolm assured them that with constant quantity drill, their fireballs would be powerful enough to topple down at least ten death-eaters at once.

'' You were majuscule ! Not all first-timers could do that but I guess your previous training helped you to learn the charm fast. Let your bulla heal beginning before you drill again. Ciao ! '' With that, he and visor went out of the elbow room and disappeared somewhere before they could stop them.

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

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

'' I assume you already know what happened to girl Weasley so I do n't suffer to elaborate. She will be fully recovered by tomorrow morning and I forbid all of you to barrage her with questions until she 's ready to talk about it. Do I bring in myself clear ? '' said prof McGonagall as she sliced a well done steak on her plate.

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

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

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

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

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

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

'' A-ha ! That kind, huh ? '' said Ron, his eye twinkling with shenanigan, the same smell that the Twins wore whenever they had thought of a particularly bright frivolity. `` I ca n't wait till I tell the others ... ''

Harry 's eyes went wide-cut as he grasped Ron 's innuendo. `` Not that, you idiot ! I was having a very wondrous time with .... '' Then as if he just registered the cause why Ron woke him up, `` Did you say Ginny 's awake ? Come on ! '' He quickly grabbed the mitt of his confused champion and ran to where Ginny was.

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

'' Guys, I 'm really dismal ... especially to you, Ron and Hermione. I did n't mean to harm you in any way. I just do n't know what came to me. '' she said, her humbled lip trembling as tear started to flow from her eyes.

'' Hush, it 's okay now. We 're here for you so never ever entertain the unhinged idea think that we 'd abandon you, okay ? '' said Hermione, embracing her tightly in a generous show of concern and intellect. Ginny nodded mutely while she silently pleaded for the others'forgiveness.

'' Do n't worry, Ginny. We understand. We know you are not really evil. It 's that Malfoy ! Maybe he had done something to make you do those affair ... '' said Ron, not noticing how Ginny tensed at the credit of Draco 's name.

Nobody noticed but Luna who was carefully scrutinizing Ginny 's face for any foretoken of trick. She quickly turned her care to the witching plant life that she was holding on her lap while analyzing Ginny 's reaction. She did not even notice when Harry sat by her side.

'' Hey, hon, what 's awry ? '' Luna was startled by his question.

'' Oh ! zero ... just thinking ... ''

'' About what ? ``

'' zip in item ... just wondering about the whereabouts of my father again ... why Ginny was here ... and what is going to hap now ... '' she answered truthfully. She was, afterall, her boyfriend and she valued their relationship too much to cloud it with lies.

'' Hmm ... so you have doubt about Ginny too ? Do n't worry too a lot, screw. Everything will be alright. '' said Harry, enveloping her in his subdivision and planting a soft kiss on her cheeks.

'' Was genus Draco there ? How come he did not come to your deliverance when someone cursed you. '' they heard Fred ask and they walked over to get together the conversation.

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

'' It was Draco who hit me and I ca n't think he did that to me. I did n't live where we were going at first. I thought we 're just going to a death- eater league. I did n't even recognise that dad was the new minister. '' replied Ginny remorsefully. `` I was afraid but when I saw what Lucius was about to do, I simply lost my mind and ran to protect him. I would never forgive myself if something bad happened to him. '' Her brothers gave her sympathetic expression and offered to assassinate Draco at the initiative chance they got.

'' You do n't have to do that. I do n't want my father to engage my chum in Azkaban for killing individual. '' said Ginny, smiling slightly.

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

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

'' You were the I responsible for that ? ! ? I should receive known ... It 's giving Lucius a John Roy Major vexation. He could n't cipher out who was publishing the paper and how it was being distributed. He suffered God Almighty Voldemort 's ire because of his failure to encounter out. '' said Ginny, genuinely delighted at hearing the information.

'' Out of the way now ... .give the poor miss a break. '' dame Pomphrey ordering the visitors out, providing Harry with a everlasting self-justification to spill to his booster away from Ginny.

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

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

'' What do you think of ? You do n't trust my Sister ? '' exclaimed Ron indignantly. Fred, George I and Neville looked a little miffed too. They thought Harry was close to Ginny.

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

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

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

'' It 's not about home, Fred. Harry 's right. We have to be heedful. There 's cipher wrong with that, is there ? We 'll let her in on everything as soon as we think it 's safe. '' said Hermione calmly to interpenetrate the tension but Ron and the Twins only gave her vicious brilliance before agreeing against their will.

'' We have to be careful but not that careful that we wo n't even talk to her about anything. We can start with talking to her about old times ... making her feel at nursing home and secure. She can join our training if she 's physically fit enough for that -- we do n't desire her to feel left out or anything. We can also share our preceding experiences with her but no info shall be given about Crigod 's Commune and the house-elves firing front until we 're for certain it 's safe. '' stated Harry, quickly putting an end to the meeting before the hot-headed Weasley sidekick decide to curse them all. He just hoped that Ginny was not up to something as Luna had feared or else ...

Chapter 21 - Back to Crigod 's Commune

Two weeks had passed but still no news about the residents of Crigod 's Commune. But Harry refused to allow himself to be the first to crack under the climb desperation. He had to put on a brave and hopeful posture in battlefront of the DA members who were now getting restless about the lack of news program. Even the death-eaters were silent after the flak on the Ministry. It seemed that the programme to attack the werewolves'den was abolished or they would bear heard about it by now. That was very golden on their theatrical role because if Voldemort noticed the peculiar behaviour of the dementors, then he would surely recover out that something was amiss. Harry assumed that maybe they were currently laying low and rethinking their design to take over the wizarding world.

The only confirming thing now was that Ginny seemed to be sincere in her actions. By the end of the workweek, she had already been allowed to connect the DA meeting and had even been requested to spell a few articles for the Rebel Quibbler. Her relationship with the others greatly improved too making them drop her 'minor blunder'as the twins liked to put it. A discreet coughing distracted Harry from his intellection. He turned around to see Dudley wringing his gigantic workforce behind him, hesitating to approach him.

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

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

'' Oh, so Uncle Vernon is still alive ... I thought he already dropped perfectly from jounce upon seeing so many wizard beings here. I have n't seen him for a farsighted clip. '' commented Harry, not really answering his cousin-german 's doubtfulness. His full cousin gave him a admonishing look. `` Oops, sorry, bad gag. ``

'' So ... do you know ? ``

'' I may or may not cognize but it 's her narrative to tell not mine. '' said Harry casually. Seeing his full cousin 's nervous manifestation, he decided to expatiate more, `` Do n't concern, I 'm trusted everything 's fine. She 'll come back soon. ``

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

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

'' I d-do n't hump ... we were just talking about school and stuff then I a- accidentally told him what I experienced when we were attacked by dementoids -- ''

'' Dementors not dementoids, Dud. ``

'' Whatever ... then he went berzerk and shouted vulgarism at me as if I was a monster ... then he hit me. I stayed out of his way since then .... ''

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

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

'' Forget about it. That 's all in the past now. Can you tell me what happened when you were attacked ? '' Harry was definitely odd now as to why that particular memory would trigger his uncle to bruise his only son.

'' Remember when I first went to Smeltings ? I had no friends there aside from wharfage and we were not on the same section. The inaugural few week had been so terrible. I suffered some major intimidation from the upperclassmen there and I had to endure it or else Dad would be so thwarted in me. I did not complain to the headmistress either because the bullies threatened me with more physical hurt. One night the teachers had a conference. The bullies got sap of making a punching bag out of me ... and they decided to .... ''

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

'' What happened ? '' he gently encouraged him to go on, knowing that sharing the incumbrance would make him experience better.

'' Since there are no girls in our schoolhouse, they d-decided to ... unfreeze their umm-adolescent itch on me ... '' Harry exclaimed in disgust at that. What persons on their right mind would think of doing that ? And they were still fry !

'' ... They violently removed my clothing b-but before they could do anything else, something Wyrd happened ... I could n't explain it but it was as if a mystic ignitor had enveloped me. I shielded my middle from the blinding brightness and when I opened them, I saw the yobbo lying on the ground, unconscious. I was so scared that I did n't even bother to get dressed. I just gathered my dress and ran to my room to hide. ``

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

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

Harry stared at his cousin in electrical shock. start, his aunt now his full cousin ? A wizard ? But surely, Dumbledore would have known ... how number Dudley had never received a letter ? So many questions unanswered but instead he said, `` I appreciate your whirl Dud but you better talk to your mother first when she comes back. I 'm trusted she can illuminate you on some of your problem. I 'll see what I can do about Uncle Vernon. ``

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

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

'' MUM ! '' Dudley quickly ran to his female parent and embraced her tightly. `` I missed you so much. Where have you been ? ``

Upon seeing the well-chosen reunion, Harry discreetly left the two. They had a lot to babble out about and he did not want to interfere. He immediately scanned the room for Snape. If his aunt was here, then it meant that Snape was also around. He did not have to await voiceless. The smug face of the professor was hard to miss since he was obviously looking for him too.

'' Prepare your grouping, Potter. They are all at the Ministry right now waiting for our sign. '' said Snape without so much as a beneficial morning to him.

'' Are we going now ? ``

'' Unless you have any objection. I was under the notion that you were in a hurriedness. '' said Snape with the usual sneer on his face.

'' I am. '' said Harry.

Harry hastily rounded up all the members for a immediate scenario building before they return to Crigod 's Commune. He was about to start the meeting when he noticed that Cho, Luna and Ginny were not yet there.

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

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

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

Harry did not trouble to waste time disagreeing with them. Instead, he whipped out the Marauder 's Map that he always carry around in his cloak to locate the missing extremity. He was puzzled to pick up that all three were standing just outside the Room of Requirements. When Ron and Hermione peeked into the map, they too found it foreign. But nothing was unknown than the scene they witnessed when they opened the door. Cho and Luna were standing slope by position, both glaring and pointing their wands at the somebody in presence of them. They could n't see the other person yet but they knew it was Ginny.

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

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

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

'' Ginny, what -- -- ''

'' Oh, Harry ! Thank goodness you 're here ! I just came out for a while to get some brisk air and following thing I knew, they already had their wands pointed at me and accused me of tremendous things ... '' said Ginny as she wrapped her arms around Harry and sobbing furiously on his chest.

'' You see ! You upset her ! '' shouted Ron, looking as if he was about to ping them cold if they had not been females.

'' overturn ! Go face with her then but do n't expect us to excuse ! '' screamed Cho too.

'' ENOUGH ! We all have to go back to the breeding elbow room now. We have work to do. We can settle this later. '' said Hermione and she entered the room in a seeing red followed by Ron. Ginny was still clinging to Harry 's arm as they went after them. Cho and Luna trailed behind ... enabling them to see the jubilant smirk on the female child 's face as she glanced maliciously at their direction.

The DA fellow member were shocked to find so many people waiting for them outside the village. Moody, being his usual paranoid ego, went over to them for final operating instructions while Petunia joined her old neighbors.

'' How many enemies are inside ? ``

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

'' Alright, then. You go first, then the occupant accompanied by Order fellow member will observe at your signal. Make sure the dementors are out of the way. We do n't need them to feel nervous on their offset day back. Are you certainly your group can handle that ? '' asked Moody, eyeing him surreptitiously.

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

'' About 50. Your aunt had quite a fanatical fervidness. She convinced most of them to go despite the danger. '' said Moody, his usual sharp demeanor replaced with a fleeting tinge of wonderment for the horse-faced char who never failed to irritate him before. Harry smiled slightly at seeing this, proud of his aunt too.

'' Are you finished with your discourse ? '' said lupin, tapping Moody on his shoulder to enamour his attention.

'' hello lupine ! Good to see you ! '' said Harry, sword lily at seeing the prof he came to regard as a friend.

'' Go now, boy. Do n't let me retain you. '' said Helen Newington Wills after instructing petunia to open the door for them.

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

'' Alright, guy, as soon as the door 's open, run inside and sandbag every moving beast there. I 'll wield the dementors. '' intructed Harry to his appendage. He noticed the room access appear. `` NOW ! ``

All fellow member hurried privileged and deafening battle cry of `` Stupefy '' were heard echoing around the lieu. Harry ignored them all and purposely rushed to where the dementors'were to give the necessary command. Within a few arcminute, DA had everything under control and Harry sent electric arc on the sky to bespeak that it was safe for the others to make out inside. The residents were all on the wand of weeping as they stepped into the place they once called household ... the blank space that they now realized was still their home. The Order members took their respective lieu to secure the location while they perform the ritual.

'' Hermione, Cho ... .the potion. Now, everyone var. a circle. '' commanded Harry as the potion was placed on top of the table that Lupin had conjured for their use.

The resident religiously followed his pedagogy while DA member formed an outer circle to serve as the second argument of defense in character enemies arrive and got past the club members.

The ability acquired From these magical being Obtained through evil substance Be restored by the new king

To conquer the power within ruination of the darkness Lord near Let the Crigod 's tyke Reclaim the mogul denied

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

'' EXPECTO PATRONUM ! '' an enormous stag immediately exploded from his baton and circled all the occupier before halting in front of the potion.

'' PASSUS PATRONO HALKUM ! '' At Harry 's statement, a rainbow of colors emanated from the stag and was gradually absorbed by the brewing potion. They all watched in fascination at the blanket array of colorful sparks dancing around the silver medal caldron reluctantly lent by Snape for this particular case. When the captivating display had subsided, Hermione and Cho quickly scooped the concoction into golden tea cups courtesy of prof McGonagall while Harry, Luna, Ron and Neville passed the cups to each of the occupier with the careful pedagogy that they should not fuddle it yet.

Every resident held the golden tea cup with quivering helping hand, nervously awaiting their luck. Hermione, satisfied that everything was going according to program, ordered them all to state each of their make out names clearly, maiden names for married women of course, and their residency during the time of the attempt before drinking the potion.

As soon as the potion was consumed, the residents all collapsed on the dry land. DA appendage looked at one another, horrified at seeing them fall. What have they done ? Hermione and Cho frantically searched their notes for any book of facts about side gist or something but there was none. early DA members took the occupier'pulse to see if their breathing was still normal but were aghast when they noticed that their New York minute was erratic.

'' Harry ! What 's happening ? '' asked Ron nervously.

'' I do n't bonk. This was not supposed to happen. '' said Harry, also confused. He looked at Hermione and Cho to search their assurance that it was only natural but their panicked expressions alarmed him too. He saw Luna approach the two, apparently trying to calm them down enough to retrieve a solution to the problem.

Snape, Dwight Lyman Moody and Lupin immediately rushed to their side when they noticed the commotion too.

'' What happened here ? '' demanded Moody.

'' We do n't know. I think something went legal injury ... '' said Harry weakly.

'' You should have let me brew the potion. '' said Snape, his usual smirk replaced with business organisation at seeing the torso lying helplessly on the ground.

'' You were always away on a mission and we honestly thought that we could do it without your help. '' stated Harry, his oculus not leaving the soundbox of the house physician as if mentally willing them to be alright.

Suddenly, they all heard a tawdry crash from behind the door. All heads instantaneously turned to the commission of the sound with wands at the ready only to be greeted with the unwelcome sight of physical body wearing hoods to cover their hideous faces.
Chapter 22 - Facing Voldemort

The death-eaters sauntered to the early side of the group miraculously unscathed. As opposed to their usual tendency, they did not fire a single nemesis to the wizards present ... .neither did the ordering and DA members. It was as if everyone was waiting for some signaling of sorts before they start the fight. Even the trigger-happy Moody controlled his urge to curse the repulsive faces behind the mask. The two conflicting force out stared at each former malevolently but no one dared pee the starting time motion. The silence was deafening and the million-dollar interrogative sentence was nagging everyone 's thinker -- - 'What 's going to hap now ?'

Harry secretly ordered the DA members to obstruct the unconscious residents from the dark mavin'view. The silent battle of card continued. Several agonizing moment had passed but still, cypher moved aside from the dementors that came out of their hiding when they sensed the arrival of individual not covered by their king 's late instruction. But they too seemed confused at the deficiency of activity that they dared not come near them.

The waiting continued until some decided to sit down and slack for a while to keep up their strength. Just when everyone was bored enough to attempt to lie down, the gate magically opened once again to let out the arriver of the most vicious, most guile, virtually evil magician of all time -- -- LORD VOLDEMORT !

'' I see you have all been patiently waiting for my arrival. '' he casually strode into the death-eaters'emplacement as if they were all there for a peaceful gathering instead of an imminent combat. He took in the surroundings and immediately singled Snape out. `` Ahh, Severus, my once loyal servant, not as effective as before, are you ? Were n't you able to find out our latest design ? Did n't you even wonder why you were all able to come here so easily ? '' Snape cringed at his touch.

'' What do you want ? '' asked Harry, eyeing the dark lord carefully.

'' Patience ... .patience ... We 'll soon get to that. By the way, I would wish to pass on you the joy of knowing that a number of my loyal servants are on the way to the ministry and your concealment place. At my sign, the death- eaters would aggress and the dementors would suck their somebody living you with no early allies. Fortunately, I have a more efficient spy than you do. '' The dark lord cackled merrily, clearly elated at tormenting his audience.

'' You 're lying ! '' shouted Harry, knowing full well that the dementors would not follow Voldemort 's orders. He could n't be sure about the death-eaters but he did not trust that they could overcome the aurors at the ministry now that they had ample preparation. His only trouble now was the schoolhouse. Only a few competent wizards were left there.

'' tomfool ! Would you like me to kick in you proof ? ``

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

'' Be my servant and I will call off the fire and let your admirer here walk free. Their lives are in your bridge player, ceramicist. I advise you to choose wisely. '' Voldemort scanned the grouping again until his eyes fell on Luna. `` On second persuasion, maybe I need to sacrifice you plenty understanding to comply to my compliments. '' With a wave of his handwriting, Luna was suddenly disarmed and thrown forcefully to the drove of death-eaters waiting on his side.

Harry was horrified at seeing his girlfriend at such a touchy situation. The Order members immediately raised their verge but was stopped by Voldemort 's words.

'' The moment you attack, my servants will do too and the girl will perish. ``

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

'' You said you wo n't hurt my girl if I join you ! '' he exclaimed as he removed his masque angrily. The looker-on were shocked as they saw who was behind the mask.

'' beginner ! '' screamed Luna upon seeing her father. She struggled to get unloose but the death-eaters held her tight.

'' That was before she joined Potter. ``

'' Then I refuse to be your servant anymore ! '' shouted Jack Lovegood, quickly sending the killing bane on Voldemort but it did not own the expected effect. He stared horrified at his premature original who was now mocking his efforts.

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

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

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

'' I thought we understood each other, thrower. '' said the night Almighty, apparently surprised at his attack.

'' NO ! YOU MISUNDERSTOOD ME. I 'M indisputable MY friend WOULD FORGIVE ME FOR CHOOSING TO FIGHT INSTEAD OF railroad siding WITH YOU despite THE consequence ! '' yelled Harry as he threw another patch at Voldemort.

The battle broke out immediately as if that was the signal they have all been waiting for. Moody threw oath left and decently like a mad man while Lupin fought along side with him. Snape fought the enemy as if he had been wanting to do that for the longsighted time and all the DA penis put their training to proficient use.

'' battle FORMATION ! '' shouted Ron at a group of DA members not covering the Crigod residents who were still unconscious. Hermione, Neville, Cho and Weasley twins all pointed their wands upwards as Ron started to vomit up the go they had practiced before.

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

'' ABSOLUTO PROTEGO ! '' the DA fellow member hiding the Crigod residents casted the absolute shielding charm to avert the swearword sent their way.

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

'' IMPEDIMENTA ! ``

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

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

'' HERMIONE ! NOOOO ! ! ! ! ! ! '' exclaimed Ron as he ran to her English to help her. `` Finite Incantatem ! '' Fred and George covered him as he did so. The battle organisation was broken and they had to defend individually now.

'' STUPEFY ! '' Ginny was hit from nowhere and she collapsed too. Neville immediately carried her organic structure to where Ron had hidden Hermione.

'' YOU, TRAITOR ! '' A death-eater sent the killing curse to Jack Lovegood before anyone could help him. Harry just turned his head on time to see the green twinkle hit Luna 's sire squarely on the chest.

'' NOOOOO ! ! ! ! ! ! ! FATHER, DO N'T will ME ! PLEASE ! ! FATHER ! ! ! ! ! ! ! '' Luna 's loud howler of grief and defeat echoed around the place and Harry 's spunk almost broke as he saw his girl gloaming on the ground as if she lost all the will to live. He quickly ran to her slope to protect her from harm but Luna seemed forgetful to his actions.

'' VOLDEMORT ! WHY DO N'T YOU FIGHT ME LIKE A MAN FOR ONCE ! '' he shouted in frustration as he noticed more than of his friends suffer Sir Thomas More injuries. Some were already lying on the background although he could n't discern if they were utterly or just unconscious.

'' I am much more than a man, Potter. It 's your selection. '' replied Voldemort lazily. `` But I 'll hand you one more chance, surrender now and the others will take the air free. '' He waved his hand once more and all of his friends were immediately disarmed.

The topsy-turvydom halted for a spell as they all waited for Harry 's conclusion with bated breather. Harry was seriously considering the state of affairs. He could cite their wands back but how long would it aim before Voldemort could require his loyal followers to kill them all. He knew his friends could do wandless magic too but still not that strong. Despite his late declaration, he honestly did not want his friends to get on his behalf. Maybe agreeing with Voldemort now would give them more time ....

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

'' I - I -- -- ''

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

Everyone turned around to see where the brave spokesperson came from. It was Harry 's aunt and she was glowing with the like powerful aura that Harry emanated when he was really angry. Other Crigod residents followed, flexing their hands as if they were just getting used to their newfound force. They all watched in awe as genus Petunia and her friends effortlessly used wandless magic to arm their colleagues once more.

Voldemort 's eyes widened at the enormous display of office. He was not expecting this and judging from the stunned expression of his minions, they were not ready for this either.

'KILL THEM ALL ! ! ! '' roared Voldemort, his red center glowing a severe red in fad. The light side braced themselves for another round of trigger-happy substitution but Voldemort 's United States Army seemed too scared to attack. each of them eying the wandless combatants with fright.

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

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

Harry noticed that the order members and Crigod resident became immediately anxious upon seeing the battalion of dementors ready to attack at Voldemort 's control. Only the DA members seemed unconcerned.

Voldemort laughed evilly once more than. `` Let us see how well you could break off them all with your pitiful Patronus good luck charm. '' He clicked his finger once more and ordered the dementors to attack.

Nothing happened.

Voldemort commanded them once more. Again, zip happened.

The parliamentary law fellow member and Crigod occupant were puzzled by the unusual behavior of the dementors. The death-eaters seemed confused as well.

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

'' Do n't waste your breathe. They wo n't follow your orders. '' said Harry calmly, suppressing the laughter that was threatening to miss from his lips.

'' Why is that ? ``

'' Because you are not their drawing card. ``

'' That 's ridiculous ! I am the shadow Lord ! They have to obey me ! '' exclaimed Voldemort.

'' Watch me ! '' said Harry venomously as he ordered the dementors to becharm the death-eaters but to allow for the night lord to him.

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

'' Now, I am giving you the chance to decide -- - surrender or die ? '' said Harry but Voldemort already started throwing curses at him.

'' You really need to do things the intemperately way, do you ? '' asked Harry exasperatedly as he expertly dodged the hex sent his way.

'' AVEDA KEDAVRA ! ``

'' EXPELLIARMUS ! ``

Like what happened on Voldemort 's Renaissance, the jet of unripened light from Voldemort 's wand met the red spark that blasted from Harry 's in midair. Then both of their wands vibrated vigorously until a burnished, deep gold ray of light connected their wands once again.

The onlooker watched in amazement as the two were lifted on the ground with an inconspicuous force and the golden beam splintered and criss-crossed around them to form a golden, dome-shaped web. And then an earthly, beautiful sound filled the air -- phoenix song. Harry smiled as enceinte beads of lights appeared out of nowhere, rolling around the gilded beam of light. He knew from experience that if he could force that beading of light to associate with Voldemort 's verge, then he would see his parents again ... but this time, he did not designate to scat. He just want to mouth with them one last time, before he finishes their murderer off.

The death-eaters were the 1 howling with foiling now as they, too, recalled this finicky scenario. They would accept loved to help their master but the dementors were making them imperfect now. The people on the side of the Light were actively cheering Harry on as they watched the growing anxiousness on Voldemort 's face.

Harry concentrated with all his might to push the bead to Voldemort 's sceptre until finally, it connected. Harry was confused. How could the wand connect so riotous whereas before he found it so unmanageable and it took a long time ? And his wand was not vibrating as hard ... .Instinctively, Harry thought that something was amiss but he could not set it yet. Instead he focused his tending on the figures escaping from Voldemort 's wand. So many unfamiliar faces but Harry assumed that maybe he had killed so many wizards from their last encounter that it would take in some prison term before the touch of his parents appear. Harry waited patiently, not breaking the connection ... .but then another figure emerged ... Harry gasped in surprise and confusion ... ...

'' Sirius ? '' Harry could not conceive his eyes ... how could Sirius fall out of Voldemort 's wand ? It was Lestrange who killed him.

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

'' H-how ? ``

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

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

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

to a greater extent and more genius came out of his opponent 's wand and some had approached their relative and Quaker watching the battle to finally say goodbye. Harry waited some more but still, neither the spook of his parents nor Cedric 's came out of the wand. He stared at the mocking figure of his opponent. Voldemort was acting as if he had the upperhand on the state of affairs. But before Harry could ponder more on his reaction, the beads of light went through the wand and coursed through Voldemort 's trembling body.

Without warning, the wickedness wizard soon convulsed uncontrollably as if a tremendously high voltage of electicity was ransacking his Interior Department. Then the beads of Inner Light escaped from every stoma of his being .... Then the dome- shaped web surrounding them gradually faded while the genus Phoenix Song dynasty struck its last Federal Reserve note .... Voldemort 's reign of panic had finally ended ... The Prophecy was fulfilled and after several calendar month of sowing iniquity, murder and demolition, the most vicious, most cunning, most feared sorceror of all time ... .fell lifeless on the ground.

Meanwhile, Harry Potter, the Boy-Who-Lived-To-Kill-The-Dark-Lord, was staring at his long fourth dimension Nemesis with skepticism. That fast ? He was not even wounded or extremely drained with tycoon and vitality as he usually felt after an coming upon with him. This did not even come close to the dramatic encounter he imagined and pondered upon -- with all the titan, werewolves, vampire and what-have-yous ferociously assaulting one another and leaving the struggle theater of operations in ruins, dripping with pedigree ... Not that he was complaining though but this seemed kind of anti-climactic somehow ... .'What 's going on ?'

'' YES ! ! ! ``

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

'' It 's a good thing you were able to force that off, Harry. We 're not indisputable if we can do more magic due to lack of praxis. We just banked on shocking them enough to apply you meter. '' said his aunt.

'' You did it, married person ! '' exclaimed Ron, still carrying the hobble variety of Hermione.

'' You had us worried for a while, boy. Why did n't you tell us that you 're the new drawing card of dementors ? '' growled Moody, although he too was grinning foolishly making his face appear more deface than before.

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

'' Yeah, you should make seen your faces. I thought Lupin would pee on his pants in horror. '' guffawed George, punching lupin lightly on his arm. lupine just smiled good-naturedly at him, not taking offense at his joke.

Harry grinned despite his distrust and turned around to seem for Luna. However, his smile was quickly replaced with care as he saw her kneeling beside the fallen bod of her father, unmoving and with a blank look on her face. He rushed to her face to comfort her but Luna did not even look at him. She just continued staring blankly into space and muttering repeatedly -- -- `` It 's just a dream ... .just a pipe dream ... ''

Across the ecstatic gang, partially hidden by the soul-sucking creatures, nobody noticed the small dance band of death-eaters that stealthily made their way through the gate and disappeared into thin air led by a fledgling with claw-like fingers and another with a shining, eloquent manus ... .while the other followers were callously left behind to lose a fate tough than Death itself ...
Chapter 23 - The nightmare is not yet Over

HARRY POTTER, THE-BOY-WHO-LIVED, CONQUERED THE dark LORD ! ! ! - The Daily prophesier

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

vaticination FULFILLED ! ! ! - Auror 's Digest

POETIC justice -- HARRY AVENGED HIS PARENTS ON THEIR DEATH ANNIVERSARY ! ! ! - The Reb Quibbler Hermione closed the newspaper publisher in disgust. `` Hmp ! The coward -- - flaunting their papers now that it is safe for them to get along out ! Except the freedom fighter Quibbler, of track. ``

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

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

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

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

'' Hey ! I 'm a growing boy and I did resolve your motion, did n't I ? '' said Ron, looking a little bit embarrassed.

'' Fine ... amercement ... but you know, I still ca n't consider Harry defeated Voldemort so easily ... '' said Hermione.

'' Yeah, you-know-who was -- - ''

'' Say Voldemort, Ron. He ... ..is ... ..DEAD ... .No one needs to dread him anymore. ``

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

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

'' I just know. ``

'' What kind of an resolution is that ? ``

'' I think he means that it was just his subconscious mind oral presentation but he could not give a logical explanation ... yet. '' answered Cho as she joined in the conversation.

'' But it does n't change the fact that he 's dead, right ? '' asked Hermione, gladiolus that somebody with the right state of mind was there.

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

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

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

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

'' I heard him talking to Luna ... '' The two looked inquiringly at her. `` I just came by to bring down her then I accidentally heard him talking to Luna about it ... '' Cho paused for a while. `` I really experience sad about what happened to Luna. She 's really nice and I am so ashamed of myself for even thinking that she 's just a unspoiled for zero lunatic ! ``

'' I could n't consider what happened either. I do n't have a go at it which was uncollectible -- - her not knowing where her dad was or finding out that he bartered for her life then murder a few transactions later ... She should be celebrating with us right now ... '' said Hermione remorsefully.

'' HARRY ! '' exclaimed Ron suddenly, nearly turning the table in his hurriedness to stand up.

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

'' I just realized that Harry might be blaming himself right now for what happened to Luna 's dad. We need to talk to him before he billow in self-accusation again ! '' said Ron, unaware of the admiring glimpse that Hermione sent his way as he spoke.

The three immediately went to Luna 's ward to impose her and to peach some sense to Harry before he rejoice again in 'self-condemnation.
As they approached the ward, they saw Harry sitting beside Luna, holding her manus tight and engaging in a one-sided conversation, hoping that it would somehow penetrate her mind.

'' I 'm really really drab, Luna ... .I promise I would produce it up to you somehow. I know I could n't bring in your male parent back but please ... please come back ... .please fare back for me ... I need you ... I love you. I have never told you that before but I 'm telling you now ... .I love you, hon ... '' Harry tried to wipe the tears that rolled down his face but he could not help it.

Seeing Luna like this was gradually destroying the little sanity that he still possessed but he needed to do this ... .for Luna and for himself. He was holding on to Madam Pomphrey 's intelligence that there was nothing physically legal injury with Luna. Her catatonic State was just due to blow out of the water and that her judgment still refused to have what happened but the mediwizard informed him that it was only temporarily but for how foresighted, no one could really know.

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

'' I-I think we should commit them some concealment for now. They deserve it ... Maybe we can verbalise to Harry later ... '' she said weakly. The others agreed, not really wanting to irrupt.
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letter of the alphabet TO THE full general PUBLIC

The Ministry of Magic is elated to announce the 31st day of October 1996 as the National wizard'Day of pacification. For those who have not heard of the recent developments on the ace community yet, this is the day that Dark Lord had finally been defeated by Harry Potter.

The Ministry wanted to name it Harry Potter Day but Mr. ceramicist politely refused because he firmly believes that it was not only him who had vanquished the enemy. It is the combine effort of the Wizarding reality that ended Voldemort 's sovereignty of threat. As such, let this day be commemmorated as the day that our world had joined together to fight iniquity and may this day prompt us all of the agony and losses we endured to make our world a better place.

In this lighter, let it be known that all the wizarding school day shall be opened once more to continue educating young crone and wizards to their replete potential. The new Headmaster for Durmstrang honorary society would now be professor Marcus Leninski and Professor Minerva McGonagall for Hogwarts Schools of Witchcraft and wizardry. professor Albus Dumbledore 's passing had been devastating but wherever he was, the reinstatement of these institutions would definitely make him happy.

The Ministry shall cater aid for the renovation of these school as soon as magically possible. Also, the whole academic programme and schedule for this school day twelvemonth had been altered for the bookman'benefit. This school yr would now go until August 15, 1997 and there would be a reasonable two-week reprieve before the beginning of the fall out full term in which the pedantic schedule would revert to normal.

The shop in Diagon back street and Hogsmeade was restored and fully operational. The populace may now buy their necessity there. However, we regret to inform you that Mr. Ollivander is still missing until now. You may buy the wand at the Ministry of Magic - Department of Wizard Trading where Mr. Ollivander 's product is currently being stored for safe-keeping.

For any other worry, kindly inform the Ministry immediately and we would be beaming to serve you in any way we can.

Hoping that the past few months would deter anyone from straying from the path of good.

Thank you very much and safe day !

Sincerely yours,

Chester Alan Arthur Weasley government minister of Magic
'' Oh, Ron, your father 's dedication is sweep over ! '' said Hermione as she read the letter that had just arrived. Everyone received the alphabetic character and some were already having mixed chemical reaction about the content.

'' Merlin ! We 'll begin the condition succeeding hebdomad ! '' exclaimed Neville.

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

'' Really now. Do n't you think this is the ripe thing that happened to us this by few month ? '' said Hermione in defense of the minister 's decision.

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

'' causa yourselves ! But I 'm so excited ... imagine we wo n't have to lose one schoolhouse year just because some dark lord decided to curb us ... '' said Hermione, then her eyes became suddenly wide with worry. `` expect ! We have n't received our Hogwart 's letters. We have n't even got the O.W.L results yet ! How are we going to buy our school supplies ? And we only got a week to prepare ! '' She paced around the room as if figuring out a way to puzzle out her dilemma as the others watched her disinterestedly.

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

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

'' Well, I just counted the number we 're going to lose this year. Our usual term lasts for ten months and now it 's down to nine ! Imagine, one calendar month LE ! I guess dad 's decision is okay with me. '' said Ron cheerfully. The others began counting too and upon confirming Ron 's finish, they too became overjoy with the idea.

'' Trust Ron to think of it this way ... '' thought Hermione, smiling inspite of herself.

Harry continued to gaze numbly at the missive perched on the bedside table where an owl had dropped it. Without even looking at its substance, he knew that it came from the new headmistress bearing their school letter and the fearful O.W.L. results but he just could not institute himself to translate it. The past few day had been surreal to him and returning to Hogwarts was farthest from his priorities.

The missive lay unopened as he continued to discourse with Luna, trying very hard to bring some glint to her eyes. But there was none ... He broke the contact for a while, defeated. Yet he needed to be strong ... He read and reread the leger he borrowed from the depository library but they all say the Lapp matter. There was no cure ... .she just needed time to go back on her own.

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

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

'' unfold it. Luna will get wanted you to graduate, Harry. And it will need your psyche off -- - clobber. '' said Hermione.

Like a snake god that was totally devoid of feelings and free will, Harry reluctantly opened the alphabetic character and stared disinterestedly at its contents.

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

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

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

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

'' Hold on to it. ``

'' But why ? '' asked Ron.

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

THE END !

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author 's Note : I sincerely hope that you enjoyed this history. I already finished the sequel entitled Harry Potter and the lost Prophecy. Draco, Wormtail and Snape would play major roles in that Good Book. I hope you would study it too : - )

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