Chapter 10 - The Unexpected Arrival of the Dursleys and the Auror trial run

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

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

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

'' We were able to stand them off but the cleaning woman said Potter left a few days ago ... '' growled another, unmistakably Moody's.

'' mummy ! mum ! Why did they play us here ? They 're not going to kill us, are they ? '' cried a boy whose voice was muffled.

The three peered from behind to find out who the new arrivals were. Harry saw the Dursleys immediately. His uncle was clearly terrified but tried hard to hide what he thought was indignity on his part while his aunty was undeniably distraught. His first cousin was hiding behind his female parent 's dress, destroying his reputation of being a ill-famed bully. He recognized Tonks and Moody too who seemed make to have a eye attack.

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

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

'' WHAT ? ! ? '' exclaimed Dwight Lyman Moody, his eye rotating 360 stage until he found Harry, Luna and Lee staring cautiously at them.

'' But prof, we guarded him tightly and we are sure he did not forget the star sign. '' protested Tonks, feeling bad at their failure.

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

'' PETUNIA ! '' screamed Uncle Vernon who seemed to give birth forgotten his anxiety as he berated his married woman for letting the out words escape her lips.

Harry quickly strode to his auntie 's side. Luna and Lee came out of the trace too and discreetly went to bring together the other DA members to pay them some privacy.

'' Explain yourself, thrower. '' said Moody, glaring at him for causing them so much stress.

'' I 'm bad 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 draw good use of my metre. I taught myself how to apparate and Aunt Petunia, being one of the dupe of a dementors attack before, taught me how to perform wandless magic from memory board. '' said Harry.

Harry quickly told them a heavily edited version of the incidents after he and Luna left Privet crusade to visit Grimmauld Place. His story was greeted with stupor, astonishment and incredulity from his captive audience. He also shared with them the DA 's design of rescuing the Dursleys but he did not tell them the reason why. Mad-eye Moody shot him a questioning look but did not press on. Harry smiled at him in ease. For some grounds, he did not want his uncle and first cousin to bonk about it.

'' Excuse me, Mr. Potter but I think your relatives need to repose for now. I 'll take them first to their cubicle. '' interrupted professor McGonagall.

'' No, Minerva, if you do n't bear in mind, I wish to stay. '' said Aunt Petunia, surprising them all but Harry who seemed to know Thomas More than he was letting on. Vernon tapped his foot impatiently but left with his son when he realized that his wife was not going to vary her mind.

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

'' We wanted to add Aunt Petunia so that she can tell us more about the dementor 's attack on a hotshot Greenwich Village forty twelvemonth ago. We wanted to break her and other victims their powers back so that they can help us win this war. '' said Harry confidently, giving the belief 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 Moody gaped at him in jar but professor McGonagall just encouraged him to go on. He then continued telling them about the Patronus osculation, Demeter, bringing the other DA appendage and their plan to civilise for battle.

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

'' Yeah, something to that outcome. We can not go on hiding forever and the monastic order do not have enough extremity to protect us all the metre. Let 's face it. We have to train for war because WE are at war. '' said Harry, determination etched on his Brigham Young face.

Helen Wills carefully assessed the young man in front of him and paused for what seemed sprightliness eternity before he replied, `` Very well, then. If you all can get back here alert and without any John R. Major trauma, I will prepare you myself. But, if you fail, you will forget all about it. Consider this your entry test to auror breeding. ``

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

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

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

'' future Monday. ``

'' okay, we 'll be back that day and make sure you 're all in one art object. '' With that, Professor 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 wands of Colin and Dennis flying to him. He grinned wickedly as he returned their wands.

Colorful sparks flew around hitting and deflecting the walls and silent person strategically placed within the education room. The mathematical group started their own training to ready for the second charge. Harry told them about Moody 's challenge and that encouraged them to do their best. prof McGonagall and Madam hootch built a solid way within the elbow room of Requirements ( which magically expanded ) which served as their grooming ground. They put a silencing magic spell on the room so as not to distract the other occupants.

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

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

'' PROTEGO ! '' cried Luna as Harry hit her with the cruciatus curse. The effect of the spell was minimized but still made her writhe in pain in the neck. 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 foe. We need to memorise 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 pair up again and practice defending ourselves against those magic spell, particularly the imperius jinx. I 'm sure none of us would enjoy being controlled by the opposition. Like this..IMPERIO ! '' shouted Harry unexpectedly at the unprepared Seamus.

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

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

After various Day of rigorous training, all became adept at fighting the imperius curse, even new Dennis who seemed so washy at first could totally shed it off. disenchantment magical spell was a snap but fantasm 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 early multitude with him but also pass anti-apparition barriers. Their cuticle charm also became firm. They discovered that if they conjure the spell spell together, it will organise a shield strong enough to repel unforgivable curses completely.

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

'' Here is the group leaning. We separated them according to their relative distance from each other. The house-elves are going to guide us to their location so we do n't have to worry about that. '' said Ron, handing each of them a written matter of the grouping. `` I trust that any personal differences shall be ignored at this present moment. Is there any trouble with the grouping ? ``

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

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

'' Since this room and their location have anti-apparition barrier, we need to go to Hogsmeade first and apparate from there to a full stop near the safe- houses and bring the other fellow member there before apparating back to Hogsmeade. okeh ? '' said Ron.

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

'' The Same way that the Death-eaters came here, of form. '' said Lee.

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

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

'' That 's good enough. By the way, Cho and I made another clutch of pseud galleons and put a more go on protean charm there. If before, it only tells the appointment and prison term of the DA group meeting now it can inform us if any of our admirer are in danger. '' said Hermione to distract Ron, giving each of them a bogus galleon and gave the leaders the coins for the other members.

'' If it burns very hot, it means someone 's in danger and you only need to look at the galleon to know who 's calling for assist. '' added Cho.

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

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'' We 're cook. '' declared Harry during lunch. `` Today is William Ashley Sunday ... Tomorrow we must go and wreak our comrades-in-wands back. If you have any doubt about this mission, say it now. Otherwise, it will be too latterly. '' he paused to see if any of them wore a tiny hint of booking on their faces but what greeted his center were supreme determination and unmatched courage. The group was almost glowing with it. `` All right. We will meet here and leave at exactly 6 am tomorrow. rest period well for now. We will demand our strength. '' Chapter 11 - The Second deputation

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

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

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

Harry nodded in agreement. `` You 're asking if we are going to rescue her too ? '' he glanced at Ron who looked tormented with the thought of his but sis suffering at the hands of the enemy. `` What do you think ? Silly, of course we are. We just involve to strengthen ourselves first. ``

Ron sighed with relief. `` Thanks, partner. I just need to discover that. You know, before tomorrow. ``

'' Do n't worry. I 'm sure Dumbledore -- -- '' Harry suddenly stopped. Ron eyed him questioningly. `` null ... I just remembered that Dumbledore was the one who adviced me to go here. ``

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

'' I think he used mental telepathy to talk to me. wait, I 'll try if I can make it work reverse. I also want to ask him a few enquiry myself. '' said Harry, concentrating hard on the headmaster 's face until it became solid in his mind.

'' prof, can you listen 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 heed. Do you have any idea how I can be talking to you right now ? And why did my scratch period pain. The pain is supposed to be intense now but I do n't have any sight anymore. ``

'' No, I do n't take care. The shock you gave me when you almost pulverise my billet last June made me take in that. As for the first motion, I think some of your inert force surfaced at last due to the urgency of the billet. As for the minute interrogative, I can only presume that Voldemort has been closing his thinker to you too to prevent you from discovering his design. He does not want to take up opportunity now that he 's winning the war. ``

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

'' Be measured tomorrow, Harry. ``

'' We will. Thanks, Professor. payoff aid too. '' With that, Harry cleared his judgment again and started to tell Ron what the headmaster had told him about Ginny. He was exhausted from the try but seeing the alleviate expression of his best friend was worth every oz. of energy he spent.

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

All the phallus of Dumbledore 's Army, wearing special DA cloaks magically sewn by their house-elf friends, were nervously pacing the floor while waiting for the signal to get out. The team leaders were currently reiterating the plan and outlining all possible scenarios to their respective groups. prof McGonagall carefully stayed away from their path to avoid increasing their stress. As the clock struck 6:00 a.m., all members disillusioned themselves and silently followed their leaders to the path that led to Hogsmeade. They were gladiolus to find the place deserted except for the house-elves nervously waiting for their arrival.

'' Remember, the whole military operation should carry no longer than 15 minutes. If anything happens, just iron out the coin and the eternal rest will try to help if they can. Also, as soon as the group has completed its mission, tax return to the training way immediately and wait for the others. We 'll have a short group meeting afterwards. Okay ? '' said Harry. `` House-elves included. ``

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

Several second later, Ron 's and Lee 's groups arrived safely at the Training Room. No one said anything as they waited for the others to return. Some resorted to reading while others played solo mavin 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 hour. Some unconsciously held the coin as if expecting it to cauterise soon. The wait was almost unbearable when they heard arguments erupting outside the room and it seemed to be getting nearer.

'' HOW DARE THE TWO OF YOU ! DID N'T WE SPECIFY THAT WE 'LL come FOR YOU AT EXACTLY 6:05AM ? DID N'T WE CLEARLY STATE IN OUR LETTER THAT YOU SHOULD BE READY WHEN WE ARRIVE TO choice YOU UP ! WE ALMOST GOT KILLED BECAUSE OF YOUR IRRESPONSIBLE conduct ! ``

The door suddenly opened and in came a livid Hermione followed by James Byron Dean and highly embarassed twins. Annapurna was assisting Seamus who was limping with pain in the ass 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 alphabetic character, honestly ! '' said George.

'' Yeah, we were just starting to read it when the gnome grab it from our dainty hands 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 simple apology will do. '' Ron glared at them.

The twins looked nervously at one another. It never occurred to them that footling ickle Ronniekins would dare 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 center at them and walked to the other character of the way. 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 panic. She quickly checked her ascertain. `` It 's to a greater extent than an hour ! ``

As if on cue, the threshold opened again and all heart 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 join the conversation.

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

'' master copy Harry Potter, Dobby is looking for your friend, Luna. Do n't vex. '' said Dobby quickly and disappeared. The other house-elves followed too.

All stared into blank 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 I and any fighter aircraft for the just English should be treated with esteem and concern. Their anxiety was tripled as they felt the coin burning. Each took out the coin and saw the words -- -- -- `` Help ! Luna ! The caviller ! '' blinking fast.

Without wasting anymore meter, Harry called Dobby and requested him to come up out where the pettifogger was. Within seconds, Dobby arrived with the precise location and Harry apparated to the caviller 's office where a shocking mass greeted him. Luna was fearlessly fighting her assailant - 4 death- feeder. Dodging torment and sending out respective trying to buy some sentence until help arrives.

Harry quickly pulled his own wand and tried to get close to Luna to screen her from some of the more win torment, thankful that the attackers did not look to be very adept at curses yet.

'' ESTUPENDO ! '' he shouted at them and the foeman backed away quickly, staring at their baton as if wondering why they were holding such a pudden-head while of wood. Harry smiled as he started to ran to Luna 's slope. His smile faded, however, when he heard loud dad again as more death-eaters entered the office. The struggle continued.

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

Harry realized that he need to get Luna soon so they could escape but the death-eaters made them too engaged. The four death-eaters were still behaving oddly but the new arrivals were more feel than the first four. They never gave them sentence to breath. swearword flew across the elbow room at lightning speed. Harry saw Luna struck by a sandbag spell. He quickly revived her and was exhausted himself when he heard several Thomas More soda water. The death- eaters stopped to face at the new arrival too, not expecting any reinforcing stimulus. But they were surprised when several swearword hit each of them as ten DA members 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 place like this. Whatever happened to the 'strength in figure'actor's line you gave stopping point time ? '' she continued furiously.

'' Sorry. I guess I did n't conceive. 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 friends did not seem terrified anymore. In fact, they seemed to have got the pep pill hand in this little showdown. He gave Ron a exempt rein to lead the commands.

'' FORMATION ! '' shouted Ron. They DA members quickly surrounded the bewildered death-eaters, stuck out their wand and simultaneously yelled, `` ABSOLUTO PROTEGO ! '' A rainbow shield covered the DA members. Then without removing their wands, Ron shouted, `` HYDRO-OXIDUS ! '' at the daze death- eaters with the impression of the spell multiplied six times due to the combination of their powers.

It hit the death-eaters forcefully and smashed them to the wall, sending some of the bureau equipments to fall on the earth. Sensing frustration, they quickly disapparated to heal themselves somewhere and glared maliciously at the DA members as they did so. Harry then quickly put up some defensive spells around the office to forefend 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 Room ? ``

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

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

Luna got up and retrieved two pots of plants from under one of the table, probably his father 's. One was dead, the other was still blooming. They all stared at the industrial plant unable to compass what it meant but Hermione appeared to be abstruse in thought.

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

'' Luna, I may not know how to find your don now but I think we can do something to make his disembodied spirit come live. '' said Hermione brightly, trying to pee up for her primitivism a spell ago.

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

'' All publishing have stopped operating or forced to close because of the current spot. Who shall pass on news 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 reinstate ... .The Quibbler. ``

A hushed silence followed her pronouncement.
Chapter 12 - Confrontation at the caviller

'' I beg your pardon ? '' Parvati said, eyebrows slightly raised and with munition 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 girls while still holding Luna protectively. `` caviler 's reputation may not be that good but it was the simply newspaper that bravely published the verity about Voldemort 's return 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 agreed to that yet. '' said Luna, glad for Harry 's reenforcement and unconsciously leaned slightly on his pectus. She felt Harry put her weapons system around her lightly as if it was the most instinctive matter to do but she did n't mind. She felt warm and secure and slightly light-headed.

'' Well, I still think the idea stinks ! '' shouted Cho often to Luna 's plethora and to the astonishment of all.

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

'' I do n't want our reputation to be tainted by that piece of trash ! It 's bad enough being on this situation without adding vilification to our trauma. '' Cho declared stubbornly.

'' So, is that what you care about ? Your stupid person reputation ? What about the Truth ? Or would you choose that the world be ignorant in this Chaos ? '' cried Luna angrily, shaking her head in disbelief that soul from her own theatre, supposedly the menage of the most clever ones, would speak such folderal. She turned to Harry and let her crying flow on his shoulder. Harry, oblivious to all, embraced her tightly while murmuring Book of comforts to her.

The other DA member just stared at the shot in movement of them, not really sure on whose English to take. But they were quite upset and confused about the position. They thought that after what they just went through, everyone would act more compassionately towards one another. They SHOULD behave that way. And when did Harry and Luna became a dyad ?

'' Do you think your father would mind if we use his theme to publish the atrocities of Voldemort and what the whole community can do about it ? '' Hermione suddenly asked Luna, making a genial greenback to ask Harry about the PDA later.

'' Well, if you put it that way ... .I think he will be very proud to be a part of it. But who would write the articles ? '' said Luna, focusing back on Hermione 's idea now much to the irritation of absurd theater mate who seemed on sharpness for some ground that she could not fathom.

'' We, of class. Colin and Creevey can withdraw care of the pictures and the rest of us could conduct our turns writing the articles. We do n't have schoolhouse right now so we have so much fourth dimension in our manus. '' The Creevey brother looked excited at this but a few groaned at the mentation of doing theme work.

'' It 's for a good suit, hombre. '' prodded Harry. `` Besides, Hermione will be the one to publish all the major article and the newspaper column. Do n't worry. '' he added with a sly grin at Hermione.

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

'' Are you really going to compose all the John Roy Major poppycock ? '' asked Lee.

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

Everything went smoothly after that. Several suggestions flew into the air regarding what to publish about, when to write and where they were going to get the pecuniary resource. They would hold stayed long if Harry had not remembered something.

'' postponement on, guys, I think we better get back now. We have a merging with professor Moody -- -- Where 's Cho ? '' He looked around and saw the pretty Asiatic female child sobbing furiously on a swiveling hot seat behind a desk overflowing with books and documents. He let go of Luna and walked towards her. 'Crying again !'he thought, wondering what made her cry now. She was a walking teardrop last year when Cedric died and the computer storage of her walking out of their date in rip did n't exactly endear her to him.

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

'' Oh, Harry ! '' cried Cho. She threw her blazon around him and tried to buss him but Harry resisted and carefully pried her branch away from him. Not a very smart motility because then, Cho suddenly slapped him and screamed angrily, `` So, I 'm not good enough for the wizard 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 to the lowest degree they 're both pretty and sound. It 's so humiliating to be dumped for person like HER ! '' she pointed her finger's breadth at a stunned Luna.

'' Do n't name her pathetic ! At least Luna does n't get all watery-eyed in every nerve-racking situation. Besides, Luna and I are just protagonist and there 's nothing between you and me anymore so whoever I date does not concern you now. And do n't ever call me a two-timing liar, you were the one who dated individual else first. '' said Harry angrily, berating himself for being idiotic enough to fall for this narrow-minded girl.

The other DA extremity, except Luna whose eyes were transfixed on the wall, looked at each former awkwardly and tried to busy themselves with trying to picture out how to go the automobile there. The office was quite impressive now that they had taken the prison term to observe it and its cognitive content. Magically operated printing motorcar were strategically placed to clear the blank space seem broad. The folder in the file cabinet cabinets were all in order and judging from the posters and smiling pictures on the wall and table, they assumed that the working relationship of the employer and the employers was quite harmonious.

They were enjoying themselves. But no sum of distraction, however, could make them fail to point out how Cho tried to swear Luna and how Harry sent the spell back to its mastermind. ineffective to say anything, they watched as Cho, hiding her now pus covered face, exclaimed in repugnance and fury as she hastily tried to remember the go 's counter-curse. Luna seemed unaware of it but Harry was full-of-the-moon of disappointment and frustration.

'' WHAT 'S THE MEANING OF THIS ? ARE N'T YOU SUPPOSED TO BE AT THE HQ BY NOW '' growled a very conversant vocalisation after a balmy 'pop'. They all turned to the somebody with their wands out. They heaved a sigh of relief when they recognized who it was -- -- professor Moody. His formula eye was eyeing Cho with with child curiosity while the early was scanning the elbow room for some out of sight foe. His 360-degree eye stopped at the vision of four dissemble soma jumping up and down in a far corner of the post. `` And who are those retard ? '' he asked pointing in the counselling oh the cloaked figures.

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

'' Obviously. '' Moody spat as he approached the figures.

The death-eaters let out terrified yelps when they saw the professor. Who would n't ? With his rotating eye, wooden leg and heavily scarred nerve, Moody looked like an improperly reincarnated clay. That, aside from his usual paranoia and unorthodox way of handling a berth, was frightening enough.

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

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

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

'' E-er, Professor, I hit them with the stupidity curse a while ago. '' Harry offered the information. Helen Wills Moody 's mouth twitched slightly at that and muttered some spell to remove the cloaks from their heads.

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

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

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

'' Hmm ... .come on, let 's wreak them to the new headquarter. We might get out some useful information from them. '' said Moody 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 case until only Harry and Luna remained.

Harry, still remembering the uncomfortable notion of using the floo network. decided to apparate instead. Luna was already stepping into the fire when he quickly grabbed her hand and whirl away to the Training Room 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 stick here and wait until he comes back. '' answered Hermione.

Now that the immediate danger had passed, they all talked about the day 's events animatedly while waiting for Moody 's arrival. Some flourished it up a bit to earn it sound more energise. One even went as far as claiming that he had almost beaten Lucius Malfoy to the soil in a duel, in which his mathematical group mates laughingly protested that he could n't eff it for for certain because the enemies wore masks and disapparated quickly when they sensed their disadvantage.

Everyone was in a jolly mood after that except for one extremely pretty 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 young lady wearing a dreamy expression on her face. However, her expression turned blank as soon as prof McGonagall and professor Moody entered the room.

'' I 'm gladiolus that all of you returned safely and without a tracing of any John R. Major accidental injury however, I am not at all happy about what happened afterwards. '' said prof McGonagall. `` prof Moody has informed me that you had an UNPLANNED visit to the Quibbler 's role and oppose several death-eaters there. Had your enemies been pornographic dark wizards, you would have been severely injured or unfit, killed by now ? '' she continued, eyeing each of them carefully. `` Care to recount us what really happened ? ``

Each of the DA members present at the Quibbler tried to explain at once but after seeing the irritated expressions of the instructor, they willingly let Hermione do all the talking with the early squad loss leader adding some details from time to sentence. As if planned, no one bothered to name the disagreement about the Quibbler and the result 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 training ? '' professor Moody scrutinized each of them, sizing them up. He stopped at Hermione who looked as if she was on the sceptre of saying something and decided against it.

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

'' May I ask why ? '' asked Helen Wills, recalling the prospect he witnessed when he arrived at the Quibbler.

'' She has an attitude problem that I believe may be dangerous to our operations. '' answered Harry with a foregone conclusion that shocked the others.

Cho, unusually soundless since the professors came, quickly exploded with rage. `` HOW daring 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 floor and left the room after throwing one hold up insulting glare at Harry and Luna.

author 's Note : Thank you all for reading my story. By the way, I would like to address the common gossip regarding Harry 's power to apparate. Harry or any early strong star ( like Moody ) can apparate to Hogwarts due to the weakened anti-apparition barriers ( weakened only, not totally gone ) after the massive tone-beginning of death-eaters there. Also, since the enemies are chesty enough to sham that their victim will not return, they have not inspected the place ... yet ... so the occupant are still prophylactic ... as of now. Some DA member will formulate their magnate more and will be able to pass through the anti-apparition roadblock later.

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Chapter 13 - Another Mission for Dumbledore 's U. S. Army

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

'' I just did what I had to do. '' said Harry simply and quickly left the room, not wanting to utter to anybody at that finicky moment. Contrary to what the others must suffer thought, he was not that insensitive. After Cho 's endeavour to kiss him at the pettifogger 's office, he had a purloin misgiving on what might have possibly triggered her curious demeanour. Cho wanted him back. Unfortunately, Harry did not share that feeling anymore. He now realized that dating her had been a mistake. He only liked her, not loved. He liked her because she was very pretty and really talented in his front-runner sport but he now knew that all of it just amounted to a mere stripling puppy love and nix more.

He thought that Cho realized that slip too after she started dating Michael Corner but he was wrong. It seemed that she had decided that he was still a considerably collar and would blockade at nothing to get him back. That scared him out of his witticism. 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 stripe and might even denounce them all if given a chance ... just out of spite ... .and he can not provide that ... For his and her sanity and the safe of their acquaintance, she should not be allowed to acquire advanced whammy ... yet, maybe later after she developed some sense of corporate responsibleness. But now, she had to find peacefulness in herself first. 'Sometimes, it 's really kinder to be cruel .'opine Harry before he fell into a deep and uneventful sleep.

Before the sun was up, Harry found himself being dragged to the breakfast tabular array by an overeager Ron. He did n't really want to wake up that early on. He figured that a nice retentive sleep could straighten out his mind of any concern but Ron seemed too excited to be ignored. Gradually, he ate his breakfast, slightly wondering why they had to prove 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 bolt down his plateful of food with a bingle swallow. `` Hey, what 's the hurry ? ``

'' Dunno '' was the reply he got.

'' What ? ! ? Are you wild ? You woke me up for null ! '' said Harry in a hushed voice, not wanting to stir up the others.

'' fountainhead -- actually Hermione told me that Moody wants all the team leaders in the training elbow 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 Helen Wills, Hermione, Lee and Tonks seriously pacing the way and four cloaked image bound in one corner. Harry noticed that the four were shooting unsafe coup d'oeil at their capturer. They were already back to normal.

'' So, what have you found out ? '' asked Harry, assuming that they were all there to discuss the information they got from the young death-eaters.

Tonks grimly beckoned them all to sit on the small round table while Professor Moody conjured a transparent sheet that enclosed the captives, barring them from hearing anything they were going to babble about. Hermione was looking perplexed and even Lee seemed not his real self. Harry immediately braced himself for the bad word while Ron sat beside Hermione.

As soon as they were all comfortably seated, prof Helen Wills sighed heavily and started the impromptu encounter. `` I trust you know what the veritaserum is. Through that powerful potion, we found some very interesting informations from the captives. According to them, Voldemort had discovered that Snape is a spy and sent his most herculean retainer to kill him. They also told us that Dumbledore is still live although very faint and that Voldemort himself is the one administering the torturing. However, what concerned us most is Ginny 's condition. '' Harry felt Ron tense at his last sentence.

'' Dumbledore and Snape can treat the overrefinement. After all, this is not their commencement encounter with the atrocities of war but it may be traumatic for the youngest 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 Place. '' he finished matter-of-factly, staring directly into Ron 's horrified expression.

'' What exactly does a personal slave do, Professor ? '' asked Hermione, articulating Ron 's view exactly.

'' You would n't wish to know, Miss husbandman and I, for one, am not really sure of what 's happening with Miss Weasley. The captive did not really jazz much about how Draco treat her ... but I 'm afraid it might implicate ... .physical link. '' said Tonks, hesitating at the cobbler's last Son which alarmed his listeners even more. Hermione nearly fainted at his answer and Ron went white as a spectre. Harry, on the other bridge player, 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 do around to asking that. Took you long enough. '' replied Dwight Lyman Moody, twitching his lips on what might have been a smile if his face was not crooked enough to make it unrecognizable. `` Here 's the plan .... ''

The four were tacit as Helen Wills Moody finished telling them the design to get Ginny out of the Grimmauld shoes. It was quite ingenious. Simple but very efficacious if executed properly. Even Hermione did not complain for once. They would just go to the stead disguised as the four captives with the aid of the polyjuice potion that the Potions superior had prepared for the Order several months ago, Immobilize Draco with a few spells of their option and get Ginny back. Thinking that the group meeting was adjourned, they all started to leave the room but Tonks stopped them with a silent waggle of her head.

'' Now, to our following docket ... Cho. '' They all turned to Harry at once who made a big peck of polishing his baton, pretending not to notice their stares.

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

'' I trust you to smooth affair out with her as soon as potential. vault of heaven, we have enough problem on our hands without having to deal with adolescent squabbles. '' growled Moody, seemingly back to his old menacing self. `` But between the two of us, I think Luna is a full choice. '' he whispered to a suddenly blushing Harry.

'' mulct ... mulct ... '' said Harry sullenly to end the embarrassing situation.

'' All right field. Let 's meet here again this night after dinner party and let 's swear some fools. '' concluded Tonks, stifling a giggle at the vision of the young man 's facial expression 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 charge, also curious about his bestfriend 's reply.

'' goose egg. We are not a brace 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 good to just serve their question 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 raise one eyebrow.

'' It 's just wide-eyed friendly letters ... not get it on letters ... okay ? '' he replied exasperatedly. Luna and I were just friends..Why could n't they just have it ?

'' OK, mulct. Whatever you say.. '' said Hermione but still looked unconvinced. `` You better lecture to Cho now. '' Harry nodded gratefully and went to witness Cho.

He walked around the room to receive her but she was nowhere to be found. He tried looking at the Training room but all he saw there were the four captive guarded by Tonks. He asked the other DA members if they had seen Cho anywhere but unfortunately, they did not. He finally approached professor McGonagall but was met by a similar response followed by a stern lecture about his tactlessness. His apprehension increased when one of the female DA phallus commented that Cho did not sleep on their bed last dark. He hurried to Professor Moody who was now eating his breakfast peacefully.

'' professor, I ca n't detect Cho anywhere ! '' he told him worriedly.

The professor 's heart narrowed in business. `` 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 leave behind Hogwarts ! ``

'' That 's quite obvious, son. I should have watched her more closely endure night after what happened but I was too preoccupied. '' said prof Moody with patent remorse.

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

'' You did what you have to do but I must admit you could induce handled it a lot better. Do n't blame yourself too much. You 're still young. You 're not that ace at dealing with feelings yet. ``

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

'' Why do you care ? You certainly made it unclutter go night that you did n't need her around. '' asked Moody, trying to pick out his feelings on the matter.

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

'' We can not do anything right now little of launching a very dangerous man Hunt. And you know very well that we do n't have any useable parliamentary procedure penis to embrace that. I advise you to rest for now and rivet on our mission tonight. '' said the professor, closing his eyes to give up the air pressure from clouding his mind.

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

'' Yes, Mr. Harry Potter, 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 Yangtze, 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 care, Mr. Harry thrower. Me and my friends are going to help you find her. '' said the firm elf before disapparating somewhere.

'' You 'd really make a delicately auror someday, Potter. good fortune tonight ! ``

'' Thank you, professor. '' With that Harry left to determine someone who could score him leave the increasing weight unit of province on his shoulder joint ... someone he could tattle to without feeling any pressing ... someone he could laugh with and relax for a piece before embarking another dangerous mission that dark ... person like ... ... ... ... ... ..Luna.
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Chapter 14 - Mission Failed
... ... ..Luna ... ..

Harry found the silvery blond haired girl sitting on the lounge that he and his bestfriends had occupied a piece ago. He saw her serenely sitting there with eyes half-closed as if lost in deep thought and unconsciously stroking the leaves of the plant they retrieved from the Quibbler 's power. Just watching her made him smile. He slowly approached her, all the while wondering how it would feel if her soft hand was stroking his hand instead. They held hands before, usually in meter of distress, but he could retrieve being pacified by her mite. It was amazing.

As if sensing his presence, Luna suddenly turned her gaze on him and gave him a slight smiling. It immediately warmed his heart and he noticed that her common blank stares and aeriform appearance were replaced with warmth and frangibility. She timidly invited him to sit beside her, unsure of his reaction, but was proud of when he also gave him a smiling and proceeded to do so. Not knowing what to say, he contented himself with watching the Edward Young char caressing the magical plant.

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

'' What ? '' asked Harry in confusion.

'' You did n't have to maintain me. I 'm quite used to insults, you know. Not just from her but from everybody else. That thing with Cho ... .she was your girl ... .and I feel unspeakable for making thing bad between the two of you. '' said Luna as she lowered her gaze to the ground, 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 marvelous person I had been fortunate enough to meet and I could not digest hearing someone belittling you. You 're very special and no one does that to any of the people I care about, not even her. '' said Harry, lifting her chin up to meet his gaze.

'' Why are you being so gracious to me ? '' she reluctantly asked but other rather awkward motion nagging her mind were left unsaid.

'' I do n't know ... maybe because you were the lonesome one I could talk to about Sirius'end without feeling guilt and insistence ... maybe because you were the only one brave sufficiency to pass with me when I was almost self-destructive in my aunt 's theater ... .I am not certain ... .maybe it 's simply because I now realized that there were so much more to you than meets the eye. You 're form, smartness, brave and you make me happy. '' Luna blushed at his words and averted her gaze again.

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

'' Maybe you just bring out the best in me ... '' said Harry simply, taking hold of her unfreeze hand and lifted it to his lips.

Luna stared at him in astonishment and almost drowned in the whirlwind of emotion flickering on his liberal look. She started to get up and leave the property but she found her stifle too weak to go anywhere. She stared helplessly at the young man caressing her helping hand. She tried to get away from the nerve-wracking champion but her human knee wobbled from the sudden movement causing her to return on his lap. Harry immediately wrapped his arm 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 escape from me. ``

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

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

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

'' What do you require ? '' snapped Harry annoyed at the break but did not release his hold on Luna.

'' nix ! Just friends, huh ? '' Several DA members removed the disillusionment charm on themselves and teased the two relentlessly, led by Ron and the Twin of course, before running to the dinner table.

'' By the way, sorry for the ummm ... .interruption. Moody just asked us to assure 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 red-faced Luna, her nous slightly buried on his chest in embarrassment and he realized that he did not care. So what if they saw them like this ?

'' stillness, it 's okay. At least now they know. They actually saved us the trouble of informing them, do n't you remember ? '' stated Harry, releasing his grip on her.

They walked paw in hired man to the dining board, ignoring the snort and some clamorous comb-out from their friends. But aside from that, dinner party was uneventful. If anything, ,. it only served to cue the four team leader about their mission that night. The others had no musical theme about it but they sensed the apprehension on their leaders'faces. Their suspicion grew more when professor Moody signaled the four to go to the training room with him.

Harry muttered a distracted 'wait for me'to Luna and stood up to follow Moody. But before he could go, Luna steered him to a more secret post and kissed lightly on his left cheek.

'' What 's that for ? ``

'' That 's to say thank you for making me feel special. '' Then she kissed him again on his decently buttock. `` This is for in force luck on whatever you 're going to do tonight. Do n't deny it. '' She then slowly put her arms around his neck and pulled him closer, pressing her lips to his. `` This is to take a crap sure that you 'd amount back safely. ``

Harry smiled at this and drew her snug again. This time their mouth met with excited passion with his odd hand gently caressing her back, making them both debile with yearning. He pulled away reluctantly as he remembered the mission.

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

'' That 's to get for sure that you 'd await for me. '' replied Harry with a grin.

'' Silly. Of grade, I 'd hold back for you. ``

After forcing the disgusting potion into their mouths, the four team leaders proceeded to apparate out of doors Grimmauld post and enter in the usual way. It might appear highly suspicious if Harry just apparate all of them inside. The captive were not that mighty yet.

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

The four just excite their read/write head dumbly.

'' Well, it does n't matter. At to the lowest degree I have some decorous company now. I 'm so bored here. '' drawled Draco. Ron, in the brass of Crabbe, clenched his clenched fist to bottle up his growing rage.

'' What about your slave ? Is n't she entertaining enough ? '' asked Hermione who took the appearance of fagot. She was surprise when she noticed a concerned look pass his face so fast that she almost thought she imagined it.

'' I got tired of her and besides, I ca n't drop all my muscularity ravishing her. It 's just a waste of fourth dimension. So what brings you here ? '' replied Draco lazily but the previous welcoming tone was gone. It was as if he did not desire them there anymore.

'' Nothing. Bored to pluck too. Hexing people are not so fun anymore. Can we suffer a go at your slave ? I 'm sure we 'd chance her enjoyable. '' said Goyle, Harry in polyjuice, attempting to recognize how cruel Draco was to Ginny. He was taken aback when Draco hastily stood up and pointed his wand at him.

'' Do n't you presume, Goyle. No one touches my property. She 's mine ! '' Draco also pointed his scepter at the former two male child. `` That goes for you, too. ``

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

'' So, where 's she ? Your father asked us to check on her. You would n't want us to tell him something he does n't want to get word, do you ? '' asked Hermione shrewdly. She knew they only have one time of day before the effect of the polyjuice potion wears off and they could n't scourge anymore time talking to him.

'' In the left wing bedroom upstairs. Do n't bother her. She 's sleeping now. '' replied Draco with a hint of affright in his voice. Hermione raised one supercilium but decided not to comment on it. Harry chose that moment to summon some butterbeers and gave one to each one of them, careful to put a few cliff of sleeping potion before he handed one to Draco.

'' Does n't count. do on ! Let 's drink to triumph ! '' announced Harry and they all took large swigs on the beverage.

Within seconds, Draco collapsed on the sofa, unconscious. The three son acted as look-outs while Hermione hastily went upstairs to call back what they thought was a thoroughly demolish Ginny. They decided to let her go alone for they did not desire to find Ginny in a very compromising situation. Several bit had passed but still no Hermione and Ginny. They carefully checked the watch and was shocked to see that they did not sustain practically time left.

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

Harry and Ron hastily ran upstairs to help her, leaving Lee to stand guard, but was utterly shaken by the sight that greeted them. They found Ginny with her wand pointed at Hermione who was twisting on the ground in extreme point nuisance. They wondered how come Ginny had a wand 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 face 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 sceptre at them. Harry looked directly into her oculus, watching for tell-tale sign of the zodiac of charming control. There was none. He only saw absolute hatred on her once refulgent eyes. She was acting on her own gratuitous will.

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

'' No, Ginny, you 're incorrectly. Sorry if we did n't come earlier. But now we 're here. Please come back with us. '' pleaded Harry, unwilling to imprecate the mortal he always treated as his younger sister.

Ginny hesitated for a bit, mentation of what he said, but decided to ignore his supplication. Her sinister grammatical construction returned. `` I wo n't. I belong here ... ..CRUCIO ! '' she bellowed at him, instantly lifting the whammy on Ron who was still too weak to move.

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

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

'' LEGILIMENS ! '' screamed Harry in frustration. He desperately wanted to love 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 caput in an attempt to draw a blank Harry 's movement to ruin into her mind. But Harry was hard. Soon images of Draco and Ginny flashed into his mind. Ginny being taken away from Hogwarts ... Ginny terrified at being left alone in a dark and smelly dungeon ... Draco choosing her to be his personal slave ... Draco and Ginny locked in a closely embracement ... .Ginny lying on his lap ... .Ginny eagerly devise dinner for the two of them ...

Harry broke the contact in shock and stared at Ginny in incredulity. None of those images portrayed Draco forcing her to do anything. She was very lots willing ... As he watched the Pres Young girl feeble struggle on her feet, he quickly beckoned Ron and Hermione to follow him downstairs. Without a word, he grabbed their helping hand and motioned Lee to curb him too. Before they could even ask him anything, the four were immediately lifted from the ground and were spun around in a spiral motion. When their feet touched the background, they were already at the training room.

They saw eagre faces waiting for them ... especially the twins who really took an effort to produce receive banners for Ginny. Even the professor were in richly spirits. It was Neville who noticed them first. `` Hey, what happened ? ``

Everyone turned to the four at once. Ron and Hermione were still weakly clutching their English, pain clearly etched on their faces. Lee seemed perplexed but Harry wore a clean aspect that they could not fathom.

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

'' We had a little job with Ginny, professor. '' said Hermione silently, unsure if she wanted to assure them what really happened. She could not believe it herself. She watched silently as Luna unconcernedly walked towards Harry and massaged his forehead. The dewy-eyed 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 secretiveness anymore.

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

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

Harry wished he did not know the answer to that because the truth was painful and unacceptable in the flow context but he was left with no choice. He sighed deeply as he replied, `` She 's in making love with him. '' Seeing their disbelieving faces, he continued. `` She used the cruciatus whammy on Ron and Hermione ... '' Several gasps were heard. `` I used Legilimency to notice out and ... and ... I saw everything. Draco did not drive her. She 's unforced. ``

Professor Helen Newington Wills started to say something but Harry cut him off.

'' We failed. I 'm deplorable. '' 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 librate him down. He felt Luna 's hand on his shoulders, discreetly leading him away from the group.
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Chapter 15 - The final 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 vestibule, uncaring of the danger it might do them. They needed to get away before they suffocate from all the emotions running inside ... awe ... choler ... defeat ...
'' She said we let her down ... .maybe she got so frustrated with the situation that she eventually decided to join the dark face. '' said Harry, staring glumly at the once lofty hall.
'' Or maybe ... she just fell in love ... Sometimes the great unwashed do foolish things when they 're in love ... maybe she saw a side of genus Draco that we have never seen before. ``
Harry vaguely remembered the hint of terror in genus Draco 's vocalization when he suggested that they would like Ginny to heal them of their boredom but it was there. Even Hermione noticed his instinct to protect his 'slave'which was highly unnatural for him. His position baffled them all and from what he saw when he broke into Ginny 's nous, he respected her. He sat in muddiness, thinking in silence. So far, the side he was in had done nothing but pelt and fight themselves. Some of the Order phallus severed their communication link with them for fear of being found out. 'How could we possibly win this war if we do n't even know what 's happening to the others ?'he thought. 'Dumbledore, we need you, please come back'he pleaded, hoping that his wise man could listen him. Harry concentrated surd and called the headmaster again but the familiar feeling of someone entering his mind did not come.
Meanwhile, the person Harry was trying to pass along with could not gather enough strength to respond ...
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'' Get the old man, now ! '' shouted the man with a slit-like nose at the trembling image of a small man with a hand made of shining Ag. He watched as the man conflict on his feet to impart what his skipper wanted. When he returned, he was levitating a limp variant of an old man with long Stanford White hairsbreadth and a face fungus that almost reached his waistline. A magical metal mountain chain ensured that he would not be able to take to the woods IF he had enough energy for it.
'' Enervate ! '' The limp soma slowly rose from his place to run into 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 painfulness. `` WHERE 'S THE BOY ? '' Harry demanded without lifting the curse.
Again, there was eerie quiet ... 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 worry about the dazed prophecy anymore ... and the youthful child of the blood double-crosser Weasley already joined our rank ... '' The old man looked stunned at this bit of information. The dark Lord merely laughed at his reaction. `` You mean ... you did n't bang ? The all-knowing headmaster actually did n't know ? '' he chuckled evilly. `` You 're losing your touch, old man ... .maybe I should just toss off you now. But I 'm not that wicked -- - tell me where the boy is and I 'll let you endure. ``
'' You 're the one losing your touching if you believe even for a second that I would buckle under to your wishes. '' said the old man defiantly, looking him directly in the eye.
'' Wonderful ! What an amazing display of valour ... '' The dark lord mockingly clapped his hands before he continued with narrow down middle, `` ... unfortunately, I 'm not in the mood for games tonight so tell me -- - WHERE 'S THE BOY ? ``
'' You 're a patsy. '' said the old man calmly which amplified the wrath of his tormentor.
Voldemort raised his wand angrily at the old man who just proudly and peacefully waiting for his death.
'' last is but a next adventure ... '' 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 utilitarian to us ... '' said the minuscule man with a silver hand weakly, vainly trying to protect the old man who was once his mentor and intimate. He was rewarded with a vicious glare from his master.
'' Did I hear you right ? You 're questioning my judgment now ? Perhaps you would like to join him ... '' The panicky retainer recoiled from his scrutiny.
'' N-no, schoolmaster ! My apologies ... .Y-you may do as you wish ... '' he said in a pitiable voice, throwing an apologetic glance at the captive who was forgetful to the exchange. His eyes was fixed on something and his forehead was creased in intense concentration.
'' Very well, then. Never let me doubt your loyalty again. '' The dark Divine reverted his gaze to the old man whose potency might induce faded but the spirit remained. He pointed his sceptre at the old man, positively jubilant at being able to finally eliminate one of his most mightily adversaries. He licked his back talk before enunciating the words ...
'' Aveda Kedavra ! ''
Two password. Just two words ... a flash of putting surface light and the man who once courageously fought for the common good fell lifeless on the floor.
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'' Harry.. ''
'' prof ? ``
'' My time is running out ... but you should retain the fight. You should understand..if I perish, the remaining wards will fall ... The palace would not be capable to protect you anymore. Inform Alastor at once. He 'll experience what to do ... ''
'' Professor, why did you let them strike you ? ``
'' I 'm not as invincible as you all think. I am already washy even before the attack on the schooling ... there was no way to save them all if I did not give myself. I just used my remaining time wisely ... ''
'' B-but how can I overcome him ? ``
'' I already told you ... the answer lies within your spirit. Have faith in yourself and your protagonist ... goodbye Harry .... ''
The nimbus of the majuscule wizard of all time faded in Harry 's mind ... and was replaced by the ikon of a hooded soma, wand still pointed at the crumpled being and laughing triumphantly at his latest conquest. Behind him, the pocket-size man with a argent script was trying hard to intimidate his bout from
falling on his pale cheeks.
'' DUMBLEDORE ! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO ! ! ! ! '' Harry snapped away from his stupor.
'' What 's damage, Harry ? '' asked Luna, looking mystified at his outburst.
'' Dumbled -- -- '' They both felt the walls vibrate vigorously. Remembering the master 's last Son, Harry grabbed Luna 's hand and ran to the Room of requirement where they found people nervously drawing out their baton. Some were crying hysterically, imagining the worst.
'' professor Moody ! '' shouted Harry when he found the man heading towards the door. From his worried expression, Harry could tell that he already had an idea as to what had happened.
'' thrower, is he -- - ? '' Harry nodded. Moody visibly paled and slowly, he saw tears running down his disfigured face. prof McGonagall rushed to their position and saw their wear expression. She looked questioningly from professor Moody to Harry.
'' Dumbledore 's gone. Voldemort killed him. '' said Harry, putting up a brave figurehead so that the other 's would not lose hope.
'' D-dumbledore is g-gone ... ''
Harry watched as the most nonindulgent professor crumble to the ground in despair. Helen Wills Moody was still crying silently, very unbecoming of a dark thaumaturgist catcher like him. The instructor from early school had also hidden their faces from view. The professors he thought were the epitome of military capability of the altogether school were falling into pieces right before the optic of everyone present tense in the room.
He scanned the room and saw the crushed faces of the others, showing planetary house of acceptance of frustration even before they joined the war. Were they just waiting for Dumbledore to keep open them all ? And now that he was gone, were they thinking that the dark lord 's takeover was finally complete ? 'It 's a full affair, no one else knew about the divination yet .'he thought furiously.
'' Are we all going to die now ? '' squeaked one pocket-sized vox in fright.
Harry stared hard at all occupants in the way before replying angrily, `` YES ... .WE ARE ALL departure TO DIE BECAUSE MOST OF YOU REFUSE TO battle FOR YOUR sprightliness. HOW DARE YOU PUT ALL YOUR HOPE IN ONE MAN ! HOW DARE YOU SEEK comfort HERE WHILE THE OTHERS ARE putt THEIR LIVES IN risk TO sustenance YOU ALL condom ! ``
Everyone stopped moping to listen to the Thomas Young man fuming with rage at the vision of their weakness.
'' A FEW WEEKS AGO, OUR DEFENSE mathematical group ROAMED AROUND THIS ROOM TO SEE IF ANYONE ELSE WAS CARED ENOUGH TO TRAIN BUT WERE WE SUCCESSFUL ? NO ! MOST JUST LAUGHED AT OUR exertion AND SOME BLATANTLY RIDICULED US ! NOW, YOU TELL ME WHOSE FAULT IT IS IF THE PATHETIC DARK Creator SUCCEEDED ... ''
The looker-on noticed the golden glow that seemed to emanate from the Cy Young man as he spoke and backed away nervously.
'' NOW IS NOT THE TIME FOR bereavement NOR IS THIS THE TIME TO CONCEDE ! WE ALL have TO FIGHT IF WE still CONSIDER THIS OUR nursing home. '' He paused for a while and continued in a quiet but set vox, `` From now on, we wo n't hide anymore. We shall all caravan for fight. If the foeman come, we will fight them with all our heart. They thrive on our fears and weaknesses but they recoil from braveness and affection. We can win this war if only we 'll link and if you 're not ready for that, then I suggest you leave ... .this world is not for you ... ''
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Chapter 16 - `` It 's our turning now ... ''

Ashamed at his early exhibit of vulnerability, Alastor Helen Newington Wills immediately summoned all remaining Order extremity for an emergency encounter as Harry requested. Also demo were professors from former schools gift within the elbow room and all the DA appendage except for Ginny and Cho who had n't been found by Dobby yet. House-elves'illustration were also invited.

Before they started the conference, all of them raised their wands to rebuild the fallen Mrs. Humphrey Ward. It was not as strong as the previous barrier but it would hold off the opposition until they 're all ready for battle. As expected, Severus Snape was the number 1 to react.

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

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

'' Do n't even think of it, Snivellus. '' he said venomously, his all body glowing with anger once more. Snape fell silent.

'' The situation has reached its forged. Dumbledore has been killed by Voldemort ... '' Harry paused. `` ... and Ginny went over to the dark side. '' Mrs Weasley cried hysterically at that and Mr. Weasley hid his own anxiety to comfort her. broadsheet and Charlie just donned vacant aspect for which Harry was thankful because he could n't stand to see any more members breaking down at the word. The vacillating Percy was not invited so he did not suffer to worry about his reaction.

'' Seeing the futility of relying on the Daily seer for the word, the DA decided to use the caviller to overspread entropy 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 enemies. They 'll just destruct them. '' commented Kingsley Shacklebolt, one of the employees of the Ministry of Magic who joined the Order.

'' We know ... that 's why we are going to quest the house-elves to do that for us. They can go past any anti-apparition roadblock and are hardly noticed by near wizard. They can deliver the papers, decent Dobby ? '' said Hermione confidently.

'' Yes, of class, untried Miss sodbuster. The house-elves are always bequeath to help the causa. '' replied Dobby excitedly while the early house-elves nodded their chief vigorously in agreement.

'' Now, the surgery is uncomplicated. We shall gather voluntary writers from this group and terminate all the clause here. The house-elves will be the ones creditworthy for the replication and distribution of the paper so it would n't be that hard. '' said Harry. `` Those who wish to write the clause can confer with Luna and Hermione after the get together. ``

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

One by one, all the Order member who was away on a mission, informed them of their progress. respective giants already joined Voldemort but some agreed to assist them if they can promise to render them a parcel of land in which they can dwell in peacefully after the war. The werewolves were still undecided due to the premature minister 's obvious contempt of their breed but they did not desire Voldemort to find them either. The goblins would join them if and only if Ludo travelling salesman would pay them the amount he owed them and that their share of the profits of the Gringotts bank building would be raised to twenty percent as opposed to their current ten pct percentage which they considered improportional to the amount of workplace they were putting on the job. The lamia were hopeless for they believe they would gain Thomas More if they choose Voldemort 's side and there was no sign of the dementors yet after they left Azkaban.

Harry was carefully considering the need of the giant star and hob. And he was thinking that the werewolf can be swayed if they can obviate their distrust in the Ministry of Magic. It all boiled down to the Ministry who was currently passive voice at the situation. `` 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 rector ? '' asked Harry, disgusted at his own ignorance of the affair. He should have thought of this before.

'' We usually vote but in clip like this .... '' Mr. Weasley 's interpreter trailed off. `` ... the minister can just be anyone within the ministry who is brave enough to acquire the responsibility. '' Harry sighed with relief.

'' Is that all ? So, Mr. Weasley you can be the new minister now and peach to the representative of the heavyweight, goblin and werewolf. pass on them what they want ... it 's not so much anyway compared to what they 're going to do for us. Hagrid, Bill and Lupin will help you with it. Kingsley can take aim charge of organizing the word 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 on out of his way for a piece. '' Snape looked alarmed at this news.

'' As for the Dementors, the DA will bring guardianship of them. We just involve entropy regarding their present location. All professors in this way will take commission of teaching Charms and defence mechanism Against the Dark humanities except for prof Helen Wills Moody who would be in kick of giving Auror training to all the DA members. '' continued Harry.

'' Why are we all taking edict from him ? He 's just a trivial boy ? '' demanded professor Leninski, a teacher from Durmstrang. The others looked stunned at his reaction. Obviously, they had not found it strange that Harry was giving them orders.

'' I 'm fed up with adults giving me orderliness which entails nada but wait around for something to befall ... I ca n't wait anymore ... for every minute that I wait, someone is being tortured ... individual is being killed ... person 's life sentence is being destroyed. It 's about time we take some activeness ... It 's our turn now. '' replied Harry calmly, earning the respect of all the hotshot present.

The future few days were highlighted with education going on every corner of the Room of Requirements. The dueling order was restored once again to help the students prepare for conflict. petunia was getting her individual preparation 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 hebdomad, Harry was able to master wandless magic 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 trick was very exhausting.

But nothing surprised them more than the response of the altogether wizarding biotic community when they released the first gear edition of the Rebel pettifogger. Dobby and several house-elves appeared before the DA member after a very play out session with prof Helen Wills, each of them carrying a handful of letters which was all addressed to the Quibbler. Hermione excitedly grabbed one varsity letter and read it in forepart of everyone.

honey editor in chief,

We 're so sword lily to recover that our mankind is not yet fully dominated by the poor exculpation of a man who fancied himself as 'lord'. We 're now teaching some justificative spells to our children here as you have suggested in your paper.

Keep up the good body of work !

Melissa Banes

Luna also grabbed another one, clearly exhilarated that so many had taken an interest at his forefather 's composition. Her center were flooded with bust of joy as she read the letter.

Dear Editor,

Thank you for being dauntless enough to put out this paper despite of everything that is happening around us. I already sent 1000 galleons to the Gringotts bank so that you can cover your operation.

Whereas before we were already losing hope, now we have found bravery again due to your elbow grease. We sincerely hope that through this paper, you can reach out more mass to avail the cause. I was one of those sternly bruise during the firstly war so I ca n't be of often help in the final conflict but relief assured that I will always be at the good position and continue to give you my whole-hearted support.

Enclosed is an anecdote of what I and my friends had experienced during the first war. I hope you can release 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 epithet. `` Hey ! She 's one of my granny 's friends ! ``

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

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

Dear Harry,

I 'm really sorry for my outburst. I know I have acted very childishly. Dobby gave me a copy of the Quibbler and I must take that I 'm very print with what you guys have done lately. And I 'm quite ashamed for acting so irresponsibly in this laborious times. While in hiding, I came to term with the fact that you and I are really not think of for each other. Maybe I 'm just covetous at seeing you so happy with her because I know you had not been like that with me.

Please forgive me ... and if the DA will hold to it, I wish to bring back and help you fight. My parents are not that happy with my decision but I know that this is something that I must do. Please send me a varsity letter soon if you all want me to return.

Again, I 'm sorry.

Cho

When Harry looked up, he saw the ease 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 want her to derive back ? ``

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

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

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

'' You 're really pose, 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 dustup as he gave her another slow kiss that erased all the doubts from her mind.
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Chapter 17 - The adept Intelligence Network

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

'' He deserved that position Thomas More than anyone and I really conceive he would be very full at it. '' replied Harry earnestly, looking very tired but pleased that his best friend and the twins were not moping anymore about what happened to Ginny. Perhaps they had been so relieved to do it that she was still alive that they did n't wish anymore if she switched English. Harry was still not comfortable with it though and was secretly hoping that Ginny would make out to her smoke before it was too late.

Dumbledore was another matter. His demise came as a nasty electrical shock but it also served as a catalyst for Harry. Much as he wanted his mentor to be with him in the final examination conflict, he knew that he could not inhabit on this remorseful thought. He was thrown in a devious conflict of quick decisiveness and truehearted legal action. He had to adjust ... .acceptance was the key. Dumbledore died a valiant man and he unspoilt prepare indisputable that his sacrifice would not be in vain.

The past few week had been very hard for them, what with all of the extra trainings, encounter and early matter that they had to execute. It was a wonder that they could still have the luxuriousness of eating together and chatting during meal time. But it was all worth it. All the forcible painfulness, gruelling nous physical exertion, and respective insomniac dark were all worth it. They would get their world back.

'' By the way, where 's Lee ? '' asked Hermione, noticing the discharge chair beside Ron.

'' He went to control 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 doorway opened revealing a prideful Lee and a highly abashed Cho. Cho stole an apprehensive look at Luna before she cautiously approached the mesa, a little anxious about the others'reaction even if Lee already assured her that everything was alright.

'' Mmm ... hi, bozo. Sorry for everything. '' said Cho, thinking that it would be upright to embark on with a personal apologia first.

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

'' Yes, it 's all right, Cho. Do n't care and besides, we need you to help Hermione with the business leader revival potion or have you forgotten about that ? '' said Harry, motioning the new reaching to have a sit.

'' Oh, no, how could I forget ? I asked my grandmother about it too and she was able to provide me with some useful data to get to the potion easier to prepare but I wo n't bore you with the details. You can hope Hermione and I would be able to brew it well. '' answered Cho, blushing slightly as she noticed the adoring glimpse that Lee was sending her way.

'' Speaking of which, when are we going to aggress the dementors, Harry ? '' asked Ron eagerly. Hermione rolled her center but Harry merely chuckled at his advantageously friend 's question.

'' My, my ! A little warfreak, are we ? Would you still be excited if I tell you we need to get past tense Aragog and his shaver to do that ? '' inquired Harry, poker faced as he stared at his friend 's shocked expression. Seamus and the twins could not suppress their chemical reaction though. Soon, all those who had heard their little escapade in the woodland during their second twelvemonth 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 ribs mercilessly. Harry retaliated by grabbing cargo deck of Ron 's foot which he knew was Ron 's most ticklish point. Everybody started placing bets at once as to who was going to give up first.

'' I bet two sickles for Harry. '' said George loudly.

'' So much for brotherly loyalty. '' muttered Ron grouchily.

'' I 'm for Ron, three reaping hook. There, little brother, I 'm rooting for you. Do n't you defy mislay. '' 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 table was filled with outcry of `` Go, Ron ! '' and `` Get him, Harry ! '' and some of the pupil from other school came nearer to watch. professor McGonagall went to the Ministry with prof Moody so no one was there to reprimand them.

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

'' I came here immediately after locating the highly serious dementors thinking that our oh-so-wonderful leader was itching to hear the report but what do I see -- - the arrogant little boy who fancied himself Jesus of Nazareth of the wizarding world and his beloved chum manhandling each early and a rowdy lot of bloody Gryffindors egging them on. '' bicker Snape furiously. `` If I had known, I would n't have wasted my cherished clock time on that mission. ``

Everyone stared shamefully at their pes as Snape spent almost an hour lecturing them on the seriousness of war and how all of them should behave at such a sedate situation. 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 story. '' he said.

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

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

'' This is farcical ! I refuse to ploughshare my most top mystical finding in front of all this -- -- I do n't trust them ! You should, of all people, know the importance of privacy, Potter ! '' hissed Snape angrily at Harry. How dare he do this to him !

'' You, of all the great unwashed, should know the importance of not having too many secrets, Snape. '' Harry paused, struggling to put the image of Sirius out of his mind. `` It inspires misgiving and a feeling of inferiority. We are all fighting a war. We are all equalise here. '' Then he whispered in an undertone. `` But of course of action, I took some precaution. I 'm not that stupid, you know. I had Hermione put a hex on the practical application document. Trust me, if anyone was stupid enough to betray us, that person 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 estimation is stupid. '' Harry merely shrugged his articulatio humeri at that. `` Well, as you know, the dementors have been very tranquilize since the breakout from Azkaban. It 's very fortunate that I stumbled upon a group of stupid death-eaters who did n't recognize me. ``

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

'' Maybe you would care to finish the report, Miss-know-it-all sodbuster ? '' Hermione muttered a hasty apology. Snape continued. `` With a few carefully placed enquiry, I was able to distinguish that the dementors are being held jailed by none other than Voldemort himself in an empty wizarding Village -- - probably to starve so that when let out, they can wreak more havoc to the unit necromancer community. '' Very audible gasps were heard around the room. `` The only problem is they did not sustain any idea where the Greenwich Village is ... but according to them, it 's the Saami village that the dementors demolished forty twelvemonth ago. '' Snape concluded his report, looking sheepish for not being able to get wind the most important detail.

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

'' A hundred and sixty including the loss leader. '' replied Snape matter-of-factly.

'' A century AND SIXTY ? ! ? '' exclaimed Seamus, clearly horrified at the estimation of fighting such a immense bit of dementors.

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

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

'' It 's alright, then. I was afraid there would be more. The odds is six enemy 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 tertiary year, I would say it would be fairly easy. He was not even in top condition then. '' said Ron, grinning at the others.

'' ceramist, you can always ask the assist of the order members for that. '' suggested Snape somewhat coolly after being reminded of his humiliating experience regarding that finicky incident.

'' No, Snape. The DA can handle it but I need the epithet of the dementors'victims in that settlement forty eld ago. If possible, impart them all here when you find them. ``

Snape nodded and left instantly as if he could not tolerate being in the Saami room as Harry tenacious than necessity. When he left, Harry immediately called his auntie and discreetly ordered the DA extremity to follow him to the training way. Letting everybody in the room hear the news report is one thing but letting them know their plan was an entirely different thing.

'' So, aunt Petunia, can you tell us where your settlement was ? '' he immediately asked after everyone had settled down. The captives were already relocated to a secure cell within the Ministry of magic trick so they did not have to worry about them escaping for now.

'' The settlement is called Crigod 's Commune. The most powerful and decent maven lived there and nobody had an disposition to go to the black incline. I made a map to clear it loose for you. '' said aunt Petunia, spreading out a big map for everyone to see. She pointed her finger's breadth at a rather large country on the parchment. `` This is the property and this is the gate -- the only entrance to the hamlet. You may enter it only if you had a resident with you. ``

'' I was wondering ... .if it was so meticulously concealed, how did Voldemort order the dementors to attack the village ? '' asked Ron.

'' Because a house physician was captured and Voldemort placed him on imperius hex to lead the dementors to the position. ``

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

'' You 're really not as far out as you seem, Luna. '' said Hermione, giving her a actual smile. `` I think we 're on the right caterpillar tread, then. The wizards from that village would be able to help us call on the tide to our favor. ``

'' Harry, according to my grandma, the one who could destroy the Billie Jean Moffitt King of dementors would automatically be their future leader. '' said Cho, glad that she was able to learn it.

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

'' Aunt Petunia, do n't bury to grip the galleon tightly if you find someone suspicious lurking around the area, okay ? '' said Harry to his aunt who was nervously placing the galleon in one of her pockets. She nodded in correspondence. Her husband was still sulking in their elbow room but Dudley went out to bid her female parent circumstances. These past few daytime, Harry noticed a slight variety in his cousin 's usual conduct but he could not pose it yet. Something was clearly bothering him. `` I 'll talk to him later. '' he thought.

Luna performed the disillusionment appeal on aunt Petunia and herself. Everyone mimicked her action and silently walked out of the Room of necessary so as not to attract attention from the others. Professor Helen Newington Wills and prof McGonagall wanted to join them but Harry politely refused stating that they were needed more in the castle in subject the death- eaters arrive unexpectedly. Helen Wills gruffly conceded but only after creating respective portkeys for them to use in case things got too a great deal for them.

The DA extremity decided to execute the plan right after the meeting. They could all conjure a powerful patronus charm and there was no penury to look any longer. They already had calendar week of preparation for that and they knew it would be more beneficial for them to attack the dementors while the sun was still up.

Aunt genus Petunia anxiously steered the grouping to a offend telephone booth in muggle Jack London. She quickly dialled one-nine-six-eight and spoke in a percipient voice. `` Petunia Sir Arthur John 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 sentence. Are you surely you 're up to it ? '' asked the operator.

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

'' Very well. '' said the wheeler dealer. respective badges came out of the voice of the earphone where change were usually discharged. auntie Petunia got the first one comportment her epithet and distributed the remaining badges labeled ally # 1, Friend # 2 and so forth to the others. `` Pin the badges on your cloaks and think of Crigod 's Commune. grip each other fuddled and at the count of five, all of you shall be transported to the hamlet. Good luck ! '' the operator instructed. They followed the instruction carefully.

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

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

'' Not quite .... '' Aunt Petunia uttered a few intelligence that sounded like `` Crigod, standing before you is the first small fry of the Sir Arthur John Evans clan returning. Please let us in. '' and a magnificent door engraved with `` Crigod 's Commune '' magically appeared before them. Gold and Ag metallic element intertwined to form a very coordination compound design of a gold Leo swallowing a hideously Brobdingnagian serpent. They all gaped at the marvelous sight before them. Even Petunia seemed whelm by its grandeur. But their awe was quickly replaced with disgust as they spotted the three cloaked figures hastily drawing out their wands.

'' There 's an interference in the wards. Quick, search the field ! '' they heard one tall death-eater commanded the one nearest to them.

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

'' Oh, so the improbable 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 gens of the one responsible for the respective months of excruciation she was forced to stick out in the hospital wing last school twelvemonth. Harry said nothing.

They watched in entertainment as the death-eaters argued with one another about the presence of an trespasser in the region. They quickly positioned themselves when they saw the three death-eaters go in unlike steering to investigate.

'' Stupefy ! '' Three DA fellow member shouted at once, catching the three death- eaters unaware.

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

Hermione was about to do the Sami slashing apparent motion that Dolohov used on her when she felt a firm hand hold close 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 assigned DA members quickly poured three drops of the potion to each of the captive'mouths.

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

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

'' The wickedness Almighty 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 sense the mephitis of a mudblood and descent traitor anywhere ! '' spat the one called Dolohov maliciously, wrinkling his nose in disgust as if he was smelling something foul. various members had to keep their surliness in check to prevent them from attacking the now helpless enemies. Ignoring the taunt, Harry continued the interrogation.

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

'' We do n't know. We 've been here for two calendar month already and the dark lord has not yet communicated with us. Our only mission is to ensure that the dementors wo n't be able to get off until it 's time. '' The death-eater is obviously in pain for trying to stop himself from talking but the potion is too strong for him.

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

'' N-next replete moon. Our lord would aggress the werewolf and the dementors would serve him draw the wildcat to keep an eye on his statement. ``

'' Oh ! So it 's another superb plan to blackmail the loup-garou into supporting his evil mission. Anything else ? Does your stunned God Almighty have any early immediate program to stamp down the wizarding human race ? '' prodded Harry.

'' Do n't call him stupid ! He 's the most powerful wizard alive ! Even the ridiculous ceramicist boy wo n't be able to stop him ! '' exclaimed Dolohov.

'' Do you really believe that ? fountainhead, I have news for you -- - You 're wrong ! ``

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

The DA members looked concerned at that news show but Harry just looked unflurried. `` Are there any other program ? '' All the death-eaters shook their heads.

'' Do you know what happened to Jack Lovegood ? '' ventured Luna, hoping to get something about his begetter 's predicament.

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

'' slumber tight ! When you wake up, you wo n't recollect anything that transpired today. count yourselves very fortunate that we did n't kill you. ``

Aunt petunia quickly opened the door and motioned all DA fellow member 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 enormous stag proudly galloped around the stead. True to Dumbledore 's warning, the disillusion charm did not gull the dementors at all. The group had not even walked a dozen steps when they were viciously attacked by the cloaked image. `` REMOVE THE disenchantment CHARM NOW ! '' All became visible at once.

'' EXPECTO PATRONUM ! '' a shining Ag otter erupted from Hermione 's wand.

'' Harry ! Go find the King immediately ! '' shouted Luna. `` Do n't care 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 wearable THE UGLIEST HOOD ! '' shouted Cho before she fainted.

Harry looked around and saw several silver patronus of dissimilar shape and size of it heraldic bearing on the starve dementors. The patroni were inviolable but the dementors were so hungry to let them get in the way of their food. Several of their members had already fainted and he knew that thing would really get nasty if he did not find the magnate soon. He shot several patronus around him before he saw the grandiloquent and most powerful dementor he ever encountered.

'' No ! Not Harry ! Please ! Not Harry ... .take me instead ! '' Harry could hear his mom 's supplication as he approached the king. Think of something very glad ! An look-alike of winning the Quidditch cup floated on his mind. `` EXPECTO PATRONUM ! '' His patronus vanished before it even got near the big businessman. At the corner of his eye, he saw some dementors attempting to breastfeed the mortal of the DA members who had fainted. But Luna and Hermione quickly conjured powerful patroni which drove them away.

'' Go, Lily ! You have to escape now ! '' his father 's disquieted voice rang alarmingly in his judgement. Harry gradually felt himself weakening despite his grand attempt to stay conscious.

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

'' HARRY ! PLEASE GET HIM NOW ! YOU hush OWE ME A PROPER DATE, YOU KNOW ! '' another associate voice screamed at him. He looked up and saw his brave lady friend surrounded with dementors and they were so dangerously faithful ... ..

'' 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 serious question now if he was really the chosen one. But he better be the ONE or he would just have led his Quaker to their misdirection -- - all for nothing. Dumbledore 's survive words echoed on his capitulum ... Have faith in yourself and your champion ... Harry 's mind was then flooded with retentiveness of his parents'ritual killing ... his skirmish with the basilisk ... his outstanding escape from the graveyard where Cedric was murdered cold-bloodedly ... Canicula'untimely death ... all the attempts on his biography and finally, the prophecy ... then the actualization hit him. `` I 'M THE ONE ! '' a sudden burst of confidence filled his heart and soon an image of Luna kissing him passionately lingered in his mind.

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

The other dementors stopped attacking the educatee at once and glided to where Harry was in an attempt to help their leader. But they were too late .... Demeter was now crumpled on the floor, defeated. The conscious DA phallus came near to view in astonishment as the most feared dementor slowly transformed into an ordinary one. All the dementors, including the onetime king, glided around and formed a battalion geological formation in nominal head of a very confused Harry.

Luna ran towards Harry and enveloped him into a pixilated embracing. `` Are you all right, hon ? '' she asked, the sugary term of endearment rolling freely from her lips. Harry, not quite accustomed to mushy condition directed his way, actually felt pleased that he had person who call him 'hon'now. He raised his cloak to cover both of them, expertly shielding them from everyone 's view. After a few instant, a very flushed-looking Luna and a slightly disoriented Harry faced the grouping that was now puckishly 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 command you to attack the werewolf on the next full moonlight and you will dutifully stick with his gild but never suck the soul of any one ... not even werewolves. You can bung on their veneration but do n't overdo it. feign that nothing out of the ordinary had happened here. Most of all, let Voldemort believe that you are still on his position. When he asks for Demeter, tell him the king died of hunger. Do you understand ? '' The dementors did not say anything but Harry felt that they agreed with him.

The radical headed to the education room after fighting an intense desire to research the splendid place. Five of them were unconscious and a identification number were still a picayune dizzy but naught that a little slice of umber wo n't cure. Aunt genus Petunia 's tear-stained face accompanied with trembling articulatio humeri did not help oneself either. Professor Moody almost dropped the flask he was holding when he noticed them arrive with five physical structure floating beside them. prof McGonagall let out a silent screaming 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 look hurt but was finding it unmanageable to throttle his entertainment at their reactions.

'' Hail to our new -- -- ! '' shouted Colin but was stopped with a not-so-subtle kick on his left substructure courtesy of Luna. He looked at her questioningly but he was met with respective glares not only from Luna but also from the other members.

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

'' She 's right, you know. '' added Ron with a impish glint in his eyes.

The professors noticed the secretive glances that passed the members but decided did not iron out on it. Whatever it was, they were not for sure they really want to know.

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

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

'' fountainhead, I better go back to the ministry now so they can hasten the procedure of locating the residents of ... what 's the name of the place again ? ``

'' Crigod Commune. Merlin ! I just remembered you have to monish them too ! ... Death-eaters will attack the ministry tomorrow cockcrow ! '' exclaimed Ron, thinking of his father immediately.

professor Helen Wills Moody quickly disapparated after hearing the news.

'' Do you think they 'll necessitate our aid ? '' asked St. George apprehensively, clearly fearing for his father 's life 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 motive arises. For now, we better take a rest. We ca n't contend anybody at this nation. '' said Harry, pretending to dampen a oscitancy but his tight hold on Luna did not go unnoticed by the others'alert stares.

'' As you wish, your stateliness ! '' teased Fred when prof McGonagall turned her dorsum to do something, bowing ridiculously low in a mock imitation of the house-elves'usual display of servitude.

'' Cut it out, Fred ! '' said Harry, his impudence turning crimson in embarrassment. But the DA penis did not listen to his plea. The room was soon filled with Harkat ul-Ansar to the tune of `` Weasley is our king '' but with a suspiciously loud snickers when they reach the constituent of `` Weasley ''.
writer 'S note of hand : I apologize for the time lag but since I do n't have much cyberspace admittance nowadays, it would be very knockout for me to update ... .but do n't you worry next metre I update, I would add three chapters. I have already finished the outline and am just working on the existent wordings. I do n't bang how you would react at the ending but it would be cool to get hold out : - ) and of course a subsequence will be in edict ... .Thank you for all those who reviewed and to some, I have added a gossip ... .you may read the reviews part for those ... thanks again !

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

Despite the DA members'exhaustion, slumber did not give birth its usual appeal especially the Weasleys who were quite agitated about the upcoming attempt on the ministry. They reluctantly took bout taking a nap while the others impatiently waited for word. The next morning proved more nerve-racking for everyone. They all ate breakfast as if it was just another unpleasant chore that they must complete.

Ron was currently pacing the room back and Forth River, running his hand through his hair making it more dishevelled than it already was. Hermione was trying to pacify Ron 's anxiety by hitting him with the shouting spell but it had no lasting effect. The twins were dealing with their tension by enticing some unsuspecting educatee from other school into eating their Ton-Tongue Toffee, fink Creams, and Puking cough drop much to Hermione 's obvious annoyance.

Cho was not doing any salutary, knowing her mother was also working at the ministry. She kept chewing on her depressed lip until they bled. Even the Creevey blood brother were uncharacteristically mute as they developed some more image for the next edition of the quibbler. They were usually a expansive couple who did not seem to run out of irritating questions.

They all just huddled in front of professor McGonagall 's desk, hoping to hear 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 adult handle the problem. Luckily, Luna unwittingly helped him with his decision.

'' You know, I do n't suppose Professor Moody would dare call for assist ... '' said Luna silently while leafing through an ancient magic spell book.

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

'' I 'm not sure as shooting but I think professor Moody might feel it embarrassing on the social club 's part to ask for help from kids like us ... Besides, he might cogitate that it would be too severe for us ... '' said Luna, casually flipping her pilus that accidentally fell on her face.

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

'' Come on ! Let 's go there and subscribe to a look. We can just go back if everything 's O.K.. '' said Ron, instantly flexing his muscular tissue as if he meant to tackle the opponents with his bare hands.

'' Hmm ... .I do n't cogitate all of us should go ... '' The DA extremity glared at Harry. `` ... at once. Only a choice few should go there now then the next batch will postdate if necessary. '' he continued.

'' Who will be in the first batch ? '' asked Neville.

'' The ones who were with me in the ministry last shoal year. '' replied Harry, ignoring the gnawing feeling of remorse as he recalled that Ginny had been a contribution of that grouping. One of the few who bravely fought against evil. 'Malfoy, what did Ginny see in you to make her bout against us ...

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

Neville and Hermione smiled too as they remember their modality of transportation the net time they went to the ministry. Sure, they could all see thestrals now, but it did not throw it more comfortable for everyone to taunt those wizardly creatures who had an affinity for flesh and blood. It was a petty 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 forego their plan ... .maybe they thought it would be quite foolish to attack the ministry that was overflowing with aurors not to note various more competent champion ... .or maybe ... ..

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

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

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

'' perspective EVERYONE ! ! ! ! ! ! ``

'' INFORM THE parson ! ! ! ! ``

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

'' I do n't sleep together ... '' replied Harry, motioning for the others to hide under the tabular array. They were disillusioned but a little more cautiousness wo n't hurt. `` Let 's observe for a piece. ``

night hooded build slowly advanced towards the crowd of ministry functionary unable to cast go as they witnessed the figures casually throw cruciatus swearword left and good. Each was frozen on the smear as one of the menacing bod addressed their audience.

'' Turnover the ministry to the Dark Creator now and we 'll let you live ... ''

'' In your dream ! '' said a young ministry employee, quickly sending a stunning turn to the speaker.

The speaker merely chuckled at the employee 's attempt before casting the killing curse on him. `` I abhor nuisance. Where 's the minister of religion ? ``

The present DA extremity stared in shock at the young employee who was cold- bloodedly murdered by the death-eater. `` Come on, where are the Order appendage ? '' thought Harry. Ron was itching to take a guesswork at the foeman but the rest period prevented him from doing so.

'' It 's not yet metre, Ron. '' whispered Neville, clutching his wand tightly in preparation.

'' WHERE 'S THE diplomatic minister ? '' shouted the speaker.

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

'' Ahh, Chester Alan Arthur, so skillful to see you again. If you would kindly step down from your placement and hired man it over to the Dark Creator .... '' the Speaker pointed his baton to the perfectly employee. `` .... you would not want to encounter the same fortune, would you ? Perhaps we can provide you warhead of gold and a numeral of delectable women in exchange for your cooperation .... I am sure you would relish 'playing'with them More than you do with your portly wife. What do you imagine ? ``

Mr. Weasley was fuming with craze, his case now the same subtlety as his hair. He pointed his wand at the speaker and spoke clearly for everyone to hear. `` Lucius, I love my wife and I do n't think any measure of Au can buy the happiness I feel with my household and knowing that I am doing the right affair. tell apart your maestro that I would never relinquish my position to soul like him. I am not like Cornelius Fudge whom you could easily manipulate given the proper inducement. I work for the common good. ``

'' I 'm afraid you 'd make it difficult. compassion, you could throw benefitted more from my proposal ... but you lost your fortune. Aveda -- -- - '' Lucius was suddenly thrown off balance by a variety of enchantment sent by no other than the five DA member who could not stand the situation anymore. But they were surprised when a small hooded fig ran in social movement of Mr. Weasley in an attack to protect him.

'' NOOOOOOOOO ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! NOT MY founder ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! '' shouted the minor hooded physical body. The DA fellow member stared at one another in surprise ... .Ginny ? A disgruntled death-eater sent a binding torment at her followed by a cruciatus cuss. The figure collapsed on the floor, with her hood falling off her human face. It was Ginny !

Ron quickly rushed to his sister 's side and carried her to an unoccupied room, not leaving her side.

The other ministry employees who had already recovered from their shock followed the lead of the unseen force play that helped them. The building immediately became chaotic as an array of swearing were thrown back and forth the opposing groups.

'' Moody ! What took you so long ? '' The DA members who positioned themselves close to the minister, heard him shout at the new arriver -- - Mad-Eye Moody, molly, Lupin, account and several Sir Thomas More whom they did not bang. Knowing that Moody would be able to see through their disillusionment charm, they quickly retreated to the far end of the room before he could notice them.

'' dealings ! '' growled Helen Wills which caused respective eyebrows to raise in disbelief.

'' IMPEDIMENTA ! '' shouted molly at a grouping of death-eaters.

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

'' INFERNUS GALACTICUS ! '' shouted another. Harry and his champion watched in amazement as the individual formed a musket ball of firing in his hands and hurled it forcefully to the largest group of death-eaters in the building.

'' Cool ! '' 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 enemies ... .call ceramist 's group now ! '' shouted Mr. Weasley again as he saw more death-eaters get in at the ministry.

'' No, Arthur ! They are just Kid ... .this is too dangerous for them ! '' immediately hollered molly in between curses.

The DA members looked meaningfully at each early at that.

'' Moody, call them now or there wo n't be a ministry in an 60 minutes. '' Mr. Weasley said, ignoring his wife.

'' No, King Arthur ! molly is right. We ca n't put their lives in danger. '' argued Helen Wills while sending a right pinkeye curse at a nearby enemy.

The DA members continued to fight down but the increasing number of death-eaters are proving to be too lots for them. Harry and the others immediately tightened their bobby pin on the galleon to sign the others to occur as soon as possible. Moody, noticing the burning feeling in his sac, quickly took out the galleon and was shocked to find the words `` Help ! Ministry ! '' flashing before his eyes. He scanned the room until his middle fell on the five Whitney Moore Young Jr. disillusioned material body 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 expletive with a round of death-eaters.

'' ARE YOU MAD, MAD-EYE ? ! ? You ca n't address all these death-eaters ... .Why did you decline 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 toll ! '' answered Helen Newington Wills with the same ferocity.

'' If by protecting me, more will meet, thank you very much but I wo n't let it. '' said Harry.

'' Hrmp ! Let 's talk about this later ... '' said Moody grumpily before venting his frustration on a nearby death-eater who was foolish enough to ramble within his line of vision.

Harry agreed although still fuming about the adult 's mutual exclusiveness ... He noticed they did not ingest squeamishness about letting them face the dementors. Anyway, Moody 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 struggle, not really experts in manuevers and tactics - one advantage that DA members had due to the countless training. Was it possible that they were fighting adolescent like themselves ? Harry shuddered at the thought.

'' SERPENSORTIA ! ``

The solid group was distracted by the sudden coming into court of snakes in the expanse. The death-eaters laughed mockingly at the terror-stricken ministry employees as they conjured more snakes from their verge. respective aurors and lodge members attempted to vanish the snake using fire and vanishing while but the snakes kept on climax good manners of the death-eaters who seemed to suppose that they had everything under dominance now.

Harry hastily removed the disillusionment magical spell and slowly approached the snakes. `` Cover me. '' he informed his friends and the Order members.

'' Bronx cheer ... ... ... hushing ... ... .... '' ( Please do n't attack us ... we 're good multitude .... ) Harry spoke to the snakes.

'' snort ... ... ... ... hisss ... ... .... '' ( We do n't need to set on anyone ... It 's just that they ordered us to ... ) replied the snakes.

'' Hissssssss ... ... ..hisssssssssss '' ( I think we 're linked somehow because I have the gift to speak with you. Please trust me. Do n't harm me and my Quaker. Why do n't you assail the deatheaters ? They were the single who disturbed your peace. )

The snakes slowly nodded their nous 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 victor inform you that I 'm a parseltongue ? '' It was Harry 's bit to mock the enemies now.

'' EXPELLIARMUS ! '' Harry, Luna, Hermione, Neville and the early DA members who had now arrived shouted in unison, taking advantage of their irregular still. Several scepter immediately flew to their helping hand rendering the other death-eaters useless.

'' PETRIFICUS TOTALUS ! '' They shouted again and more death-eaters toppled on the floor, screaming obscenities at them.

Helen Newington Wills and the other aurors quickly performed a spell like to the one Dumbledore used to tie down the death-eaters. They had apprehended at least 50 of them. Lucius, seething with anger, ordered the remaining hooded design to flee. He gave Harry one disdainful glare before he declared, `` You will soon care you had never been born .... '' With that said, Lucius disapparated to describe to his master.
Chapter 20 - The prodigal Daugher Returns ....

'' male parent ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! It 's Ginny ! We need to serve her ! '' Ron frantically shouted as the tension in the construction subsided.

molly quickly rushed to her daughter 's incline, ignoring the crew that were now rounding up the apprehended death-eaters and removing their cap for proper identification. `` Oh, my piteous child ! What spell hit her ? ``

'' Is s-she -- - ? '' The Weasley similitude asked nervously after seeing the unmoving soundbox of their unseasoned sister.

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

'' Who did this to her ? '' demanded Bill as he, too, stared at the unconscious figure, pain still clearly etched on her blench face.

'' Stunning patch and the cruciatus curse. A death-eater cursed her when she ran in battlefront of Mr. Weasley. '' said Harry while wondering why Dragon, the craftiness and manipulative shit she chose over them, did not come to her deliverance. And to suppose he had been gullible enough to wear that he cared enough for Ginny to not let anybody harm her in any way !'I should have brought her backbone when I had the chance ...'

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

'' cum on, molly, it 's okay. We just postulate to play her to Madam Pomphrey. '' said Mr. Weasley, carrying their new tiddler carefully.

The emotions that engulfed the Room were very intense and diverse as they all waited for lady Pomphrey 's resolve about Ginny 's condition. Of course, the Weasleys were simply ecstatic about her being with them now no matter what she had done. They seemed to think that her attempt to bring through her father had been enough vengeance on her voice and that signified that she was still not as corrupted as they had first thought.

Harry, Hermione and Neville were quite relieved although there were various questions that nagged their intellect. How come Ginny followed the order to snipe the ministry when she knew wide-cut well what could possibly befall if her founder refused ? Or did she know ? What about Draco ? How derive there were more young death-eaters than adult dark adept in the attack ? Should n't there be more get death-eaters there or were they not expecting such secure resistance ?

The former DA members were also occupied with theories of their own. Some seemed subject matter about the positive turn of consequence but one was quite leery about the motives behind Ginny 's military action -- -- Luna. Something did not feel right and she always trusted her instinct. She gazed around the 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 point out her reaction because he was sitting beside her and could not see her facial expression ... .but Hermione did.

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

Luna opened her mouth as if to say something but decided against it. `` Nothing. '' she said simply and closed her heart to avoid Hermione 's questioning stare.

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

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

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

'' Mr. thrower, meet me in the Training 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 dictation and it made him slightly nervous about what they were going to talk about.

As he closed the door behind him, his jaw dropped as his centre fell on the very serious faces of Professor McGonagall, Dwight Lyman Moody, Bill, President Arthur, Lupin, Snape and the somebody he remembered as the one who conjured the impressive fireball go. 'Why are they all here ? This is unfit than I thought .'

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

'' How clever of you to think that, thrower ! '' 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 rules just like his arrogant Padre. '' Snape muttered under his breath.

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

'' I-er We were afraid that your military unit wo n't be enough against the foe so we decided to check. We 'll only persist 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 President Arthur Weasley to prevent the brewing argument.

Dwight Lyman Moody looked a bit ashamed but disgruntled at the like time and Snape pursed his backtalk, annoyed that Harry did not get the objurgation he expected.

'' Relax, Harry. We did not bring you here to talk about that. We 're here to talk about Crigod 's Commune occupant. Severus had already discovered the epithet and placement of the somebody involved. Unfortunately, convincing them would not be that easy even after lifting the memory charms. They had already been so accustomed to muggle life that they might be loath to return. '' said prof Lupin.

'' I have already talked to a few and they all said they needed meter to recall about it first. Some are already dead. '' said Snape while staring down at his report to hide his face.

Harry tried to conceal his disappointment at the news but found it a very tedious task. So, that explains why they wore such mordant face. After everything, he imagined this would be the leisurely part. It never even crossed his mind that there might be other factors to consider ... like the tortuous person'chariness to retrovert to the lives they had already forgotten.

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

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

'' WE hold ? ! ? AGAIN ? ! ? '' Harry suddenly exploded at hearing those words. How he hated hearing them ... .the bane of his existence !

The others glanced at him nervously as he radiated a powerful aura that seemed to wire the way. Then, as quickly as it had come, the glory receded as Harry slumped to the nighest hot seat, exhausted. `` Fine ... .so we wait ... for how long ? '' he asked, resigned to the situation.

'' We 're not sure as shooting, Harry. It 's voiceless to gauge the sum of time they needed to come up with a determination. Besides, I 'm not really trusted if they are uncoerced to trust us ... '' said King Arthur cautiously, not willing to trigger off his temper again.

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

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

'' And I 'm sure you have plenty sensation on your head not to trust Young Ginny with this information yet. '' Snape continued but he spoke in such a low spokesperson so that only Harry could hear him. Harry stared at him, puzzled at his terminal 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 enlistee of the monastic order. He wishes to learn your group with the fireball proficiency if you wanted to. '' said posting for the first clip, introducing the unknown visitor whom they all forgot was there as they discussed the late growth on the plan.

'' Nice to meet you, Malcolm. That was really awful ! Can you learn 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 affair to do, you know ... rate thing. '' said Malcolm.

'' That 's still great ! time lag here for a while. I 'm just going to get the other 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 polarity of helplessness, just smiled good-naturedly at the offspring man aegir to larn Thomas More. When Harry returned with the DA members, only Malcolm and Bill were there.

'' I reckon they do n't want to be accidentally hit with the fireball curse by overeager educatee. '' 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 to form minuscule fireballs on the laurel wreath of their custody. Ron, who had n't seen the actual fireball that Malcolm conjured at the ministry, was simply bowled over and forgot his former dilemma too.

'' Cool ! '' exclaimed Ron as Malcolm gave them a demonstration of what a really powerful fireball would look like.

'' assuredness ? Do n't you imply 'hot'? '' said Hermione as she held the fireball on her small-scale decoration and was getting a little bit affected by the heat.

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

'' Ouch, that must spite ! it 's really not advisable to hold it for so long ... You have to hurtle it at the enemy as soon as you conjure it. That way, you wo n't feel the heat practically. '' he explained as he looked at Hermione 's blistered hand. Upon seeing her hand, the other members quickly hurled their bolide on the ball and extinquished it with the water cannon spell.

By the end of the session, all DA members could execute the spell although some fireballs were bighearted than the others but Malcolm assured them that with constant drill, their fireballs would be potent enough to tip down at least ten death-eaters at once.

'' You were neat ! Not all first-timers could do that but I guess your former training helped you to get word the spell fast. Let your bleb heal first before you exercise again. ciao ! '' With that, he and bill went out of the 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 lady Pomphrey who just sprinkled some gunpowder on each of their hands and within a few minutes, their hands were healed much to their relief.

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

'' I assume you already make out what happened to Miss Weasley so I do n't birth to elaborate. She will be fully recovered by tomorrow forenoon and I forbid all of you to bombard her with motion until she 's fix to spill about it. Do I seduce myself straighten out ? '' said Professor McGonagall as she sliced a well done steak on her plate.

'' Yes, prof 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 forceful 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 shabu to spare time.

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

'' Hey, I did n't signify -- -- what kind of aspiration ? ``

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

'' A-ha ! That sort, huh ? '' said Ron, his eyes twinkling with maleficence, the same flavour that the Twin wore whenever they had thought of a particularly magnificent clowning. `` I ca n't wait till I tell the others ... ''

Harry 's center went wide as he grasped Ron 's innuendo. `` Not that, you idiot ! I was having a very wonderful metre with .... '' Then as if he just registered the reason why Ron woke him up, `` Did you say Ginny 's awake ? Come on ! '' He quickly grabbed the hand of his upset friend 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 electric chair. Ginny beckoned them to come finisher when she noticed their arrival. She gave each of them a hug, murmuring an apology as she did so.

'' Guys, I 'm really blue ... especially to you, Ron and Hermione. I did n't intend to harm you in any way. I just do n't know what came to me. '' she said, her lour lip trembling as split started to course from her eyes.

'' Hush, it 's okay now. We 're here for you so never ever entertain the crazy melodic theme think that we 'd vacate you, okay ? '' said Hermione, embracing her tightly in a generous show of concern and savvy. 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 things ... '' said Ron, not noticing how Ginny tensed at the cite of Draco 's name.

Nobody noticed but Luna who was carefully scrutinizing Ginny 's typeface for any sign of deception. She quickly turned her attention to the magical 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 wrong ? '' Luna was startled by his question.

'' Oh ! cypher ... just thought ... ''

'' About what ? ``

'' Nothing in particular ... just wondering about the whereabouts of my Padre again ... why Ginny was here ... and what is going to happen now ... '' she answered truthfully. She was, afterall, her boyfriend and she valued their human relationship too much to taint it with lies.

'' Hmm ... so you have doubts about Ginny too ? Do n't interest too much, love. Everything will be alright. '' said Harry, enveloping her in his weapons system and planting a soft candy kiss on her cheeks.

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

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

'' It was Dragon who hit me and I ca n't consider he did that to me. I did n't lie with where we were going at first. I thought we 're just going to a death- eater group discussion. I did n't even have it away that dad was the new pastor. '' 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 comrade gave her sympathetic feel and offered to assassinate Draco at the first luck they got.

'' You do n't have to do that. I do n't want my father to lock up my brothers in Azkaban for killing someone. '' said Ginny, smiling slightly.

'If she was lying, then she 's putting up a very convincing front .'thought 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 article ... you know ... some inside info about the death-eaters ... It 's really bully to have you back ! '' said Colin, aiming his camera at the stupefied red- headed girl.

'' You were the ones responsible for that ? ! ? I should have known ... It 's giving Lucius a John R. Major headache. He could n't figure out who was publishing the paper and how it was being distributed. He suffered Lord Voldemort 's wrath because of his failure to find out. '' said Ginny, genuinely delighted at hearing the information.

'' Out of the way now ... .give the poor little girl a break. '' dame Pomphrey ordering the visitors out, providing Harry with a perfective tense self-justification to babble out to his friends away from Ginny.

He immediately called all DA members, aside from Ginny, for a quick meeting. He updated them on the condition of the Crigod 's occupier. As expected, they were all discomfited too but Harry alleviated their business concern by pointing out that some matter could not be rushed. The member reluctantly agreed as they could not contend with that fact. Harry took a deep breath before stating the last part of the agenda.

'' I know most of us had been admirer with Ginny, some close-fitting than most and we 're all very glad that she 's back. However, we must limit the information that we share with her. ``

'' What do you mean ? You do n't trust my babe ? '' exclaimed Ron indignantly. Fred, George V and Neville looked a piddling miffed too. They thought Harry was tight to Ginny.

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

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

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

'' It 's not about houses, Fred. Harry 's right. We have to be careful. There 's goose egg haywire with that, is there ? We 'll let her in on everything as soon as we think it 's rubber. '' said Hermione calmly to diffuse the tension but Ron and the Twin Falls only gave her vicious public eye 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 home and secure. She can join our training if she 's physically fit enough for that -- we do n't want her to find left out or anything. We can also ploughshare our past times experiences with her but no information shall be given about Crigod 's Commune and the house-elves sacking front until we 're sure it 's safe. '' stated Harry, quickly putting an end to the meeting before the hot-headed Weasley brothers decide to excommunicate 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 calendar week had passed but still no news about the resident physician of Crigod 's Commune. But Harry refused to allow himself to be the low gear to break under the climbing despair. He had to put on a brave and aspirer position in front end of the DA phallus who were now getting restless about the deficiency of news. Even the death-eaters were silent after the attack on the Ministry. It seemed that the programme to lash out the werewolves'den was abolished or they would have heard about it by now. That was very fortunate on their constituent because if Voldemort noticed the funny behavior of the dementors, then he would surely find out that something was amiss. Harry assumed that maybe they were currently laying low and rethinking their plans to take over the wizarding world.

The only positive affair now was that Ginny seemed to be sincere in her actions. By the end of the workweek, she had already been allowed to fall in the DA get together and had even been requested to save a few articles for the Rebel caviller. Her kinship with the others greatly improved too making them drop her 'minor blunder'as the twins liked to put it. A discreet cough distracted Harry from his thoughts. He turned around to see Dudley wringing his gigantic hands behind him, hesitating to near him.

'' Hey, why are you standing there ? Sit here. '' he politely asked him to sit on the electric chair in front 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 idea what female parent was doing right now ... I mean, that ugly professor of yours fetched her one dawning and she had not returned till then ... me and my Father of the Church are worried already. '' said Dudley.

'' Oh, so Uncle Vernon is still alive ... I thought he already dropped perfectly from impact upon seeing so many magic organism here. I have n't seen him for a long clock time. '' commented Harry, not really answering his full cousin 's question. His cousin gave him a admonishing look. `` Oops, sorry, bad joke. ``

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

'' I may or may not hump but it 's her fib to tell not mine. '' said Harry casually. Seeing his cousin-german 's nervous formula, he decided to elaborate Sir Thomas More, `` Do n't worry, I 'm sure everything 's amercement. She 'll follow 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 have it off ... 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 holler filth 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 avail and I really did not imagine that you would take heed to me ... I mean, I was atrocious to you and all ... why would you trouble oneself ... ''

'' Forget about it. That 's all in the past now. Can you tell me what happened when you were attacked ? '' Harry was definitely curious now as to why that particular retentivity would set off his uncle to hurt his sole son.

'' Remember when I first went to Smeltings ? I had no friends there aside from wharf and we were not on the Sami plane section. The initiatory few hebdomad had been so fearful. I suffered some John R. Major intimidation from the upperclassmen there and I had to endure it or else Dad would be so disappoint in me. I did not complain to the headmistress either because the tough threatened me with more physical combat injury. One nighttime the teacher had a conference. The bullies got tired of making a punching bag out of me ... and they decided to .... ''

Dudley finally broke down and Harry stared in confusion 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 frightening that happened at the sole school day that his uncle was boasting about.

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

'' Since there are no girls in our school, they d-decided to ... let go of their umm-adolescent urge on me ... '' Harry exclaimed in disgust at that. What persons on their right mind would cerebrate of doing that ? And they were still minors !

'' ... They violently removed my article of clothing b-but before they could do anything else, something Wyrd happened ... I could n't explain it but it was as if a mysterious light had enveloped me. I shielded my eyes from the blinding light and when I opened them, I saw the bullies lying on the ground, unconscious. I was so scared that I did n't even bother to get dressed. I just gathered my clothes and ran to my way to obliterate. ``

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

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

Harry stared at his cousin in shock. First, his aunt now his cousin ? A wizard ? But surely, Dumbledore would have known ... how come Dudley had never received a varsity letter ? So many dubiousness unanswered but instead he said, `` I appreciate your crack Dud but you better speak to your mother first when she comes back. I 'm for sure she can clear up you on some of your problem. I 'll see what I can do about Uncle Vernon. ``

Dudley nodded and for the offset metre, Harry felt that he had a veridical cousin.

'' MY LITTLE PUMPKIN ! '' Both Harry and Dudley were startled out of their wits upon hearing the eldritch cry of someone who had just arrived.

'' MUM ! '' Dudley quickly ran to his mother 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 blab out about and he did not want to intervene. He immediately scanned the elbow room for Snape. If his aunt was here, then it meant that Snape was also around. He did not have to calculate operose. The smug typeface of the professor was hard to miss since he was obviously looking for him too.

'' Prepare your chemical group, Potter. They are all at the Ministry right now waiting for our signal. '' said Snape without so a good deal as a good morning to him.

'' Are we going now ? ``

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

'' I am. '' said Harry.

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

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

'' time lag here. I 'll seem for them first. '' he said.

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

Harry did not discommode to blow time disagreeing with them. Instead, he whipped out the predator 's Map that he always carry around in his cloak to locate the missing members. He was puzzled to key that all three were standing just outside the Room of prerequisite. When Ron and Hermione peeked into the map, they too found it strange. But null was stranger than the scenery they witnessed when they opened the threshold. Cho and Luna were standing slope by side, both glaring and pointing their sceptre at the mortal in front of them. They could n't see the other someone yet but they knew it was Ginny.

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

'' Luna, what 's the significance of this ? '' asked Harry. He could n't trust that Luna would dare aggress anyone, much to a lesser extent Ginny, since she was one of her close Quaker 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 spell to get some clean air and next matter I knew, they already had their sceptre pointed at me and accused me of terrible things ... '' said Ginny as she wrapped her arm around Harry and sobbing furiously on his chest.

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

'' disorder ! Go slope with her then but do n't carry us to apologize ! '' screamed Cho too.

'' ENOUGH ! We all have to go back to the Training room now. We have work to do. We can settle this later. '' said Hermione and she entered the room in a huff followed by Ron. Ginny was still clinging to Harry 's arm as they went after them. Cho and Luna trailed behind ... enabling them to witness the triumphal smirk on the young woman 's typeface as she glanced maliciously at their direction.

The DA extremity were shocked to detect so many people waiting for them outside the village. Moody, being his usual paranoiac ego, went over to them for final examination instructions while Petunia joined her former neighbors.

'' How many enemies are inside ? ``

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

'' Alright, then. You go first, then the resident accompanied by Order appendage will follow at your signal. Make sure the dementors are out of the way. We do n't want them to find nervous on their first-class honours degree day back. Are you sure your radical can handle that ? '' asked Moody, eyeing him surreptitiously.

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

'' About fifty. Your aunt had quite a fanatic fervor. She convinced near of them to go despite the danger. '' said Helen Wills Moody, his usual abrupt demeanour replaced with a momentary jot of admiration for the horse-faced adult female who never failed to gravel him before. Harry smiled slightly at seeing this, proud of his aunt too.

'' Are you finished with your discussion ? '' said lupine, tapping Helen Wills on his articulatio humeri to grab his attention.

'' hi lupine ! estimable to see you ! '' said Harry, gladiola at seeing the professor he came to see as a friend.

'' Go now, boy. Do n't let me keep you. '' said Moody after instructing genus Petunia to afford the door for them.

Harry nodded and this time, he did not apprize the DA extremity to disillusion themselves. He was surefooted that they could handle three goosey death-eaters even if they were completely visible.

'' Alright, guy wire, as soon as the door 's open, run inside and stun every moving creature there. I 'll plow the dementors. '' intructed Harry to his members. He noticed the door appear. `` NOW ! ``

All members hurried inside and deafening cries of `` Stupefy '' were heard echoing around the spot. Harry ignored them all and purposely rushed to where the dementors'were to give the necessary program line. Within a few min, DA had everything under ascendance and Harry sent sparks on the sky to indicate that it was safe for the others to arrive inside. The house physician were all on the scepter of tears as they stepped into the shoes they once called place ... the blank space that they now realized was still their home. The Order penis took their various positions to secure the location while they perform the ritual.

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

The residents religiously followed his educational activity while DA appendage formed an outer circle to serve well as the second line of defence mechanism in event foe arrive and got past the Order members.

The index acquired From these magical existence Obtained through evil means Be restored by the new king

To conquer the baron within precipitation of the Dark Lord near Let the Crigod 's tyke Reclaim the tycoon denied

The chanting continued led by Hermione and Cho until the Power revival 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 ingredient.

'' EXPECTO PATRONUM ! '' an tremendous stag immediately exploded from his wand and circled all the residents before halting in social movement of the potion.

'' PASSUS PATRONO HALKUM ! '' At Harry 's command, a rainbow of colouring emanated from the stag and was gradually absorbed by the brewing potion. They all watched in captivation at the wide raiment of colorful sparks dancing around the ash gray cauldron reluctantly lent by Snape for this picky effect. When the captivating display had subsided, Hermione and Cho quickly scooped the concoction into favourable tea cups courtesy of professor McGonagall while Harry, Luna, Ron and Neville passed the cups to each of the residents with the careful instruction that they should not wassail it yet.

Every occupant held the gilt tea cup with quivering hand, nervously awaiting their fate. Hermione, satisfied that everything was going according to plan, ordered them all to state each of their accomplished names clearly, maiden figure for splice cleaning lady of course of instruction, and their hall during the time of the attack before drinking the potion.

As soon as the potion was consumed, the resident physician all collapsed on the solid ground. DA appendage looked at one another, horrified at seeing them descent. What have they done ? Hermione and Cho frantically searched their bank bill for any reference about side result or something but there was none. other DA penis took the residents'pulse to see if their breathing was still normal but were aghast when they noticed that their twinkling was erratic.

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

'' I do n't know. This was not supposed to happen. '' said Harry, also confused. He looked at Hermione and Cho to essay their self-assurance that it was only lifelike but their panicked grammatical construction alarmed him too. He saw Luna approach the two, apparently trying to calm them down enough to find a answer to the problem.

Snape, Moody and lupine immediately rushed to their face when they noticed the commotion too.

'' What happened here ? '' demanded Moody.

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

'' You should suffer let me brew the potion. '' said Snape, his usual smirk replaced with concern at seeing the bodies lying helplessly on the ground.

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

Suddenly, they all heard a loud crash from behind the threshold. All heads instantaneously turned to the direction of the sound with verge at the ready only to be greeted with the unwished wad of figures wearing hoods to hide their hideous faces.
Chapter 22 - Facing Voldemort

The death-eaters sauntered to the other side of the mathematical group miraculously unscathed. As opposed to their usual disposition, they did not fire a single curse to the sorcerer present ... .neither did the Order and DA members. It was as if everyone was waiting for some signal of variety before they start the conflict. Even the tearing Helen Wills Moody controlled his itch to bedamn the detestable faces behind the masquerade party. The two conflicting force-out stared at each former malevolently but no one dared take the commencement movement. The silence was deafening and the million-dollar question was nagging everyone 's mind -- - 'What 's going to materialise now ?'

Harry secretly ordered the DA members to block the unconscious residents from the dark wizards'sight. The still battle of card continued. various agonizing minutes had passed but still, nobody moved aside from the dementors that came out of their hiding when they sensed the comer of individuals not covered by their king 's old instruction. But they too seemed confused at the lack of natural process that they dared not come near them.

The waiting continued until some decided to sit down and unbend for a while to conserve their strong point. Just when everyone was bored enough to attempt to lie down, the gate magically opened once again to reveal the arriver of the most vicious, most cunning, near malefic wizard of all time -- -- Lord VOLDEMORT !

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

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

'' patience ... .patience ... We 'll soon get to that. By the way, I would like to generate you the pleasance of knowing that a number of my loyal handmaid are on the way to the ministry and your hiding place. At my signal, the death- feeder would aggress and the dementors would take in their mortal living you with no former allies. Fortunately, I have a more efficient spy than you do. '' The wickedness Jehovah cackled merrily, clearly elated at tormenting his audience.

'' You 're lying ! '' shouted Harry, knowing full well that the dementors would not postdate Voldemort 's orders. He could n't be for sure about the death-eaters but he did not trust that they could overcome the aurors at the ministry now that they had sizable preparation. His just worry now was the school. Only a few competent whiz were left there.

'' Fool ! Would you like me to give you proof ? ``

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

'' Be my servant and I will yell off the plan of attack and let your admirer here walk free. Their spirit are in your work force, Potter. I advise you to choose wisely. '' Voldemort scanned the group again until his middle fell on Luna. `` On second thought, maybe I need to give you sufficiency reason to comply to my wishing. '' With a waving of his hand, Luna was suddenly disarmed and thrown forcefully to the horde of death-eaters waiting on his side.

Harry was horrified at seeing his girlfriend at such a ticklish situation. The regulate members immediately raised their wands but was stopped by Voldemort 's words.

'' The consequence you attack, my servants will do too and the little girl will pass away. ``

The gild appendage lowered their wands furiously but one death-eater suddenly ran to Voldemort.

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

'' Father ! '' screamed Luna upon seeing her father. She struggled to get free 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 curse on Voldemort but it did not feature the expected result. He stared horrified at his previous schoolmaster who was now mocking his efforts.

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

'' NOOOOOOOO ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! '' screamed Luna, tears flowing abundantly on her expression as she stared at the lost number of his founder. But she too was hit mercilessly by the Cruciatus Curse.

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

'' I thought we understood each former, Potter. '' said the Dark Lord, apparently surprised at his attack.

'' NO ! YOU MISUNDERSTOOD ME. I 'M SURE MY ally WOULD FORGIVE ME FOR CHOOSING TO engagement INSTEAD OF turnout WITH YOU DESPITE THE CONSEQUENCES ! '' yelled Harry as he threw another spell at Voldemort.

The battle broke out immediately as if that was the signal they have all been waiting for. Moody threw cuss left and right like a mad man while Lupin fought along side with him. Snape fought the enemies as if he had been wanting to do that for the longest clip and all the DA members put their training to good use.

'' struggle FORMATION ! '' shouted Ron at a mathematical group of DA penis not covering the Crigod resident physician who were still unconscious mind. Hermione, Neville, Cho and Weasley twins all pointed their wands upwards as Ron started to disgorge the piece they had practiced before.

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

'' ABSOLUTO PROTEGO ! '' the DA penis hiding the Crigod resident casted the absolute shielding appeal to deflect the hex sent their way.

'' AVEDA KEDAVRA ! '' one death-eater managed to roam the violent death patch but missed its target.

'' impediment ! ``

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

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

'' HERMIONE ! NOOOO ! ! ! ! ! ! '' exclaimed Ron as he ran to her face to help her. `` Finite Incantatem ! '' Fred and George covered him as he did so. The battle formation was broken and they had to fight 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 execration to manual laborer Lovegood before anyone could help him. Harry just turned his head on time to see the green brightness hit Luna 's father squarely on the chest.

'' NOOOOO ! ! ! ! ! ! ! Father, DO N'T lead ME ! PLEASE ! ! Father of the Church ! ! ! ! ! ! ! '' Luna 's loud scream of heartbreak and defeat echoed around the place and Harry 's pump almost broke as he saw his lady friend spill on the priming coat as if she lost all the will to exist. He quickly ran to her position to protect her from scathe but Luna seemed oblivious to his actions.

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

'' I am much Thomas More than a man, Potter. It 's your choice. '' replied Voldemort lazily. `` But I 'll give you one more probability, yielding now and the others will walk spare. '' He waved his hand once more and all of his acquaintance were immediately disarmed.

The chaos halted for a while as they all waited for Harry 's decision with bated hint. Harry was seriously considering the situation. He could summon their scepter back but how long would it occupy before Voldemort could command his loyal follower to bolt down them all. He knew his ally could do wandless magic too but still not that warm. Despite his previous announcement, he honestly did not want his friends to suffer on his behalf. Maybe agreeing with Voldemort now would yield them more than time ....

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

'' I - I -- -- ''

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

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

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

'KILL THEM ALL ! ! ! '' roared Voldemort, his ruby eyes glowing a unsafe red in rage. The lite side braced themselves for another round of fierce central but Voldemort 's army seemed too scared to attack. each of them eying the wandless combatant with fright.

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

'' Let us see ! '' Voldemort clicked his fingerbreadth and the dementors slowly approached them.

Harry noticed that the society members and Crigod residents became immediately anxious upon seeing the battalion of dementors ready to lash out at Voldemort 's command. Only the DA fellow member seemed unconcerned.

Voldemort laughed evilly once more. `` Let us see how well you could quit them all with your pitiful Patronus charms. '' He clicked his digit once more and ordered the dementors to attack.

Nothing happened.

Voldemort commanded them once more. Again, nothing happened.

The Order members and Crigod house physician were puzzled by the unusual behavior of the dementors. The death-eaters seemed jumble as well.

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

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

'' Why is that ? ``

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

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

'' watch over me ! '' said Harry venomously as he ordered the dementors to capture the death-eaters but to leave the nighttime lord to him.

The dementors immediately glided to the frightened death-eaters who did have it off how to conjure the Patronus appealingness. They all ran to the logic gate at once to escape but the dementors were faster neglecting only a few dark wizards who were clever and experienced enough to suppress their auras. Harry faced Voldemort once more.

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

'' You really want to do things the hard way, do you ? '' asked Harry exasperatedly as he expertly dodged the expletive sent his way.

'' AVEDA KEDAVRA ! ``

'' EXPELLIARMUS ! ``

Like what happened on Voldemort 's rebirth, the jet of green 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 brilliant, thick gold shaft connected their wands once again.

The onlookers watched in astonishment as the two were lifted on the primer coat with an invisible personnel and the golden beam splintered and criss-crossed around them to work a golden, dome-shaped web. And then an earthly, beautiful sound filled the air -- phoenix song. Harry smiled as great astragal of lights appeared out of nowhere, rolling around the golden shaft. He knew from experience that if he could impel that bead of light to relate with Voldemort 's scepter, then he would see his parents again ... but this time, he did not signify to escape. He just want to speak with them one last fourth dimension, before he finishes their murderer off.

The death-eaters were the single howling with defeat now as they, too, recalled this particular scenario. They would have loved to help their master but the dementors were making them washy now. The people on the English of the visible light were actively cheering Harry on as they watched the growing anxiety on Voldemort 's face.

Harry concentrated with all his might to campaign the bead to Voldemort 's verge until finally, it connected. Harry was confused. How could the scepter connect so fast whereas before he found it so difficult and it took a long meter ? And his verge was not vibrating as hard ... .Instinctively, Harry thought that something was wrong but he could not place it yet. Instead he focused his attention on the bod escaping from Voldemort 's wand. So many unfamiliar faces but Harry assumed that maybe he had killed so many whizz from their last encounter that it would take in some time before the shade of his parents appear. Harry waited patiently, not breaking the connection ... .but then another public figure emerged ... Harry gasped in surprise and confusion ... ...

'' Sirius ? '' Harry could not trust his optic ... how could Sirius come in out of Voldemort 's wand ? It was Lestrange who killed him.

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

'' H-how ? ``

'' I know Lestrange killed me. I could not empathise it either but be watchful. Do n't bank your eyes. This might not really be Voldemort you 're fighting with or maybe he 's using Lestrange 's scepter. ``

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

'' I would do it to chew the fat but we do n't have a great deal clock 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 gallant of you. ``

Sir Thomas More and more wizards came out of his opponent 's wand and some had approached their congener and friends watching the fight to finally say goodbye. Harry waited some more but still, neither the ghost of his parents nor Cedric 's came out of the wand. He stared at the quizzical material body of his opponent. Voldemort was acting as if he had the upperhand on the situation. But before Harry could ponder to a greater extent on his response, the beads of swooning went through the wand and coursed through Voldemort 's trembling body.

Without warning, the immorality wizard soon convulsed uncontrollably as if a tremendously high voltage of electicity was ransacking his DoI. Then the astragal of light escaped from every stoma of his being .... Then the dome- shaped web surrounding them gradually faded while the phoenix song struck its last Federal Reserve note .... Voldemort 's sovereignty of terror had finally ended ... The vaticination was fulfilled and after respective month of sowing evil, murder and wipeout, the most brutal, well-nigh foxiness, 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 foresighted time scourge with skepticism. That fast ? He was not even wounded or extremely drained with power and Energy Department as he usually felt after an encounter with him. This did not even come close to the dramatic confrontation he imagined and pondered upon -- with all the giants, werewolves, vampire and what-have-yous ferociously assaulting one another and leaving the conflict discipline in ruin, dripping with origin ... Not that he was complaining though but this seemed kind of anti-climactic somehow ... .'What 's going on ?'

'' YES ! ! ! ``

A loud whoop snapped Harry away from his revery as the full weak English immediately ran to him, cheering wildly. Even Snape was jumping up and down like a maniac and his auntie Petunia smothered him with kisses while crying with joy.

'' It 's a good thing you were able to pull that off, Harry. We 're not for certain if we can do Thomas More magic due to lack of practice session. We just banked on shocking them enough to give you meter. '' said his aunt.

'' You did it, mate ! '' exclaimed Ron, still carrying the hobble form of Hermione.

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

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

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

Harry grinned despite his misgiving and turned around to look for Luna. However, his grin was quickly replaced with concern as he saw her kneeling beside the fallen figure of her father, unmoving and with a blank shell feeling on her cheek. He rushed to her side to comfort her but Luna did not even look at him. She just continued staring blankly into space and mussitation repeatedly -- -- `` It 's just a aspiration ... .just a dream ... ''

Across the ecstatic crowd, partially hidden by the soul-sucking creatures, nobody noticed the small banding of death-eaters that stealthily made their way through the gate and disappeared into cut air led by a freshman with claw-like fingerbreadth and another with a polishing, ash grey hand ... .while the other followers were callously left tush to suffer a fate risky than death itself ...
Chapter 23 - The nightmare is not yet Over

HARRY POTTER, THE-BOY-WHO-LIVED, CONQUERED THE wickedness LORD ! ! ! - The Daily Prophet

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

divination FULFILLED ! ! ! - Auror 's compilation

POETIC Justice Department -- HARRY AVENGED HIS PARENTS ON THEIR Death ANNIVERSARY ! ! ! - The Rebel Quibbler Hermione closed the newsprint in disgust. `` Hmp ! The coward -- - flaunting their newspaper publisher now that it is secure for them to issue forth out ! Except the greyback Quibbler, of course. ``

'' 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 Zechariah whose wound he unknowingly infected by treating him without washing his wands first. Hermione just rolled her eyes in exasperation and went to look for more intellectually UNchallenged persons to blab 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 enceinte stomach with a pitcher of pumpkin juice.

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

'' Hey ! I 'm a growing boy and I did answer your doubtfulness, did n't I ? '' said Ron, looking a niggling bit embarrassed.

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

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

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

'' You have a point 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 `` Gulo gulo ! '' but Ron just smiled widely at her.

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

'' I just know. ``

'' What form of an answer is that ? ``

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

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

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

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

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

'' How do you be intimate ? He did n't even tattle 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 visit her then I accidentally heard him talking to Luna about it ... '' Cho paused for a while. `` I really feel sad about what happened to Luna. She 's really gracious and I am so ashamed of myself for even thinking that she 's just a good for cypher lunatic ! ``

'' I could n't believe what happened either. I do n't cognize which was forged -- - her not knowing where her dad was or finding out that he bartered for her life then murder a few minutes later ... She should be celebrating with us right now ... '' said Hermione remorsefully.

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

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

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

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

'' I 'm really really sorry, Luna ... .I promise I would clear it up to you somehow. I know I could n't play your father back but please ... please do back ... .please issue forth 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 cheeks but he could not help it.

Seeing Luna like this was gradually destroying the little saneness that he still possessed but he needed to do this ... .for Luna and for himself. He was holding on to Madam Pomphrey 's countersign that there was nothing physically legal injury with Luna. Her catatonic Department of State was just due to shock and that her judgment still refused to consent 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 hand them some privacy for now. They deserve it ... Maybe we can talk to Harry later ... '' she said weakly. The others agreed, not really wanting to obtrude.
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LETTER TO THE superior general public

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

The Ministry wanted to name it Harry ceramist Day but Mr. Potter politely refused because he firmly believes that it was not only him who had vanquished the enemy. It is the combined effort of the Wizarding World that ended Voldemort 's reign of threat. As such, let this day be commemmorated as the day that our world had joined together to oppose evil and may this day remind us all of the sufferings and going we endured to pull in our populace a in effect place.

In this luminousness, let it be known that all the wizarding schooling shall be opened once more to continue educating offspring witches and wizards to their full potential. The new Headmaster for Durmstrang Academy would now be Professor Marcus Leninski and professor Minerva McGonagall for Hogwarts Schools of Witchcraft and wizardry. Professor Albus Dumbledore 's passing game had been devastating but wherever he was, the reinstatement of these psychiatric hospital would definitely make him happy.

The Ministry shall provide assistance for the restoration of these schools as soon as magically potential. Also, the whole donnish broadcast and agenda for this schooling year had been altered for the student'benefit. This school day yr would now last until August 15, 1997 and there would be a reasonable two-week respite before the beginning of the come term in which the academic docket would return to normal.

The shops in Diagon alley and Hogsmeade was restored and fully operable. The populace may now purchase their requisite there. However, we regret to inform you that Mr. Ollivander is still missing until now. You may purchase the wands at the Ministry of conjuration - section of genius Trading where Mr. Ollivander 's merchandise is currently being stored for safe-keeping.

For any other headache, kindly inform the Ministry immediately and we would be sword lily to aid you in any way we can.

Hoping that the past tense few month would dissuade anyone from straying from the path of good.

Thank you very much and good day !

Sincerely yours,

Arthur Weasley minister of magic trick
'' Oh, Ron, your father 's allegiance is overwhelming ! '' said Hermione as she read the letter that had just arrived. Everyone received the missive and some were already having mixed reactions about the content.

'' Merlin ! We 'll set out the full term following hebdomad ! '' exclaimed Neville.

'' After all we 've been through ? This is unfair ! '' said Parvati in agony after scanning the paper.

'' Really now. Do n't you intend this is the best thing that happened to us this yesteryear few calendar month ? '' said Hermione in Defense of the minister 's decision.

'' Speak for yourself. '' muttered the legal age of the group.

'' causa yourselves ! But I 'm so excited ... imagine we wo n't induce to lose one shoal year just because some dark lord decided to inhibit us ... '' said Hermione, then her eyes became suddenly wide with vexation. `` hold ! We have n't received our Hogwart 's letter. 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 resolve her dilemma as the others watched her disinterestedly.

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

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

'' wellspring, I just counted the number we 're going to sustain this yr. Our usual term death for ten month and now it 's down to nine ! Imagine, one month to a lesser extent ! I guess dad 's decision is okay with me. '' said Ron cheerfully. The others began counting too and upon confirming Ron 's ratiocination, they too became overjoyed with the idea.

'' confidence Ron to call back of it this way ... '' thought Hermione, smiling inspite of herself.

Harry continued to stare numbly at the letter of the alphabet perched on the bedside table where an owl had dropped it. Without even looking at its table of contents, he knew that it came from the new headmistress bearing their school letter and the horrendous O.W.L. final result but he just could not bring himself to scan it. The past few days had been surreal to him and returning to Hogwarts was farthest from his priorities.

The varsity letter lay unopened as he continued to discourse with Luna, trying very hard to bring some spark to her eyes. But there was none ... He broke the tangency for a piece, defeated. Yet he needed to be strong ... He read and reread the leger he borrowed from the library but they all say the same matter. There was no cure ... .she just needed metre to recuperate on her own.

'' Harry ! Have you got your Hogwarts letter of the alphabet ? '' whispered Ron, eyeing his bestfriend sympathetically. Several DA member decided that it was prison term to spill to Harry whether he was ready or not. The term would start within a few days and Harry had not even left Luna 's slope for a minute.

Harry nodded his head teacher and pointed at the still unopened lambskin beside him. Hermione picked it up and handed it to him.

'' Open it. Luna will have wanted you to graduate, Harry. And it will aim your nous off -- - stuff. '' said Hermione.

Like a zombie that was totally innocent 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 follow up on my ambition to be an Auror ... and I was appointed as the new Quidditch Captain too. '' he said without exuberance in his vocalization. It was as if he was just reading a very tire history essay.

'' QUIDDITCH CAPTAIN ! That 's cool, mate ! '' 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 admirer as an afterthought.

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

'' Hold on to it. ``

'' But why ? '' asked Ron.

'' Because the incubus 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 bring major roles in that book. I hope you would read it too : - )

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