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The watch day, Ron, Hermione and Neville were surprised to find all the DA fellow member, with the exception of Luna, Harry and Ginny of course, impatiently waiting for them at the Gryffindor green room.

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

`` Because of this, mate. Now, enjoin us what 's wrong. '' said Lee seriously as he handed them the latest copy of varied newspapers.

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

`` I knew it ! Harry 's been so weird lately. Now, I know why. '' said Zacharias with a smirk.

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

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

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

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

`` Yeah, we prefer to hear it from the reference. '' added George IV with the same incredulous expression.

`` Absolutely not ! '' exclaimed another.

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

`` Well, actually, we do not hump for sure enough yet but we have think that someone was impersonating him. I mean -- that 's the but logical reason, is n't it ? '' said Neville calmly.

`` Is it ? I-I shot I 'm not so surely. '' said Annapurna hesitantly.

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

`` Clearly, too often solitude and hanging out with Loony unhinged his brain. '' commented Zechariah sarcastically but no one reacted to his taunt.

`` Ron ? '' The Twin Falls, unsure of what to say, turned to their untested brother in bewilderment.

`` Harry was the one who risked his life to prevent Voldemort from getting the thaumaturgist 's pit. He saved my sister from his evil clutches, killing a dangerous basilisk in the appendage. He spared the animation of the person who betrayed his parents when he could own had his revenge. And most importantly, he gave us hope when everything was at its speculative. If those are not enough to convince you of Harry 's innocence, then I pity you. '' Ron spoke in a hushed tone but everyone was hanging on to his language. `` I chose to believe that Harry 's not guilty. Had the situation been reversed, I believe he would do the like for me. ``

`` Several clock time, Harry had been accused of lying but he was always proven innocent in the end. I have no reason to surmise that this instance would be different. '' said Neville with such vehemence that astounded the others.

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

`` No, those are simple delusion. '' said Hermione defiantly.

`` You know this solid thing is nonsensical. I 'm for certain dad would set things heterosexual person soon. '' said Fred confidently.

`` Hmmm .... '' began Hermione, trying to make out if it would be wise for them to cognise what the ordination had decided. `` Moody told us to go along for now and see where this will lead us. But he also said we have to keep an ear and eye out for clues. If their theories are correct, then a new darkness lord could be emerging and using Harry to dissever the wizarding community. ``

`` So, are you saying that we have to pretend that we really believe the news ? ! ? '' said George IV incredulously as if he found the musical theme ridiculous. `` What if Harry found out ? He 'd be mad for sure ! ``

`` Then we 'll simply explain. Listen, as of now we do n't know what 's going on yet so until we discover something, let 's go along with the rate of flow but we do n't need to harbinger it to the whole world. A dignified quiet will do. '' said Hermione patiently.

This time no one commented.

writer 'S bank bill : I 'll be writing about Harry 's billet and Luna 's Recovery next. Please remember to review. Thanks !
Chapter 6 - Not Just a dreaming


After the early DA phallus had left, the three searched the castling once more for any validation of Ginny 's whereabouts and procured some al-Qur'an from the Restricted orbit which they forgot to explore earlier in their lost state. The side by side day, feeling oddly tired and spent, they made their way half-heartedly to the Great Hall to have their breakfast. It had only been four years since the term had ended and yet it felt like year.

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

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

`` Sometimes, it 's really hard to be friends with Harry. Things always happen to him and we always get involved somehow. '' said Ron thoughtfully. `` The only remainder is that we usually do it with him but now, we do n't even know where he is or if he 's still live ... ''

`` Now, do n't say that Ron ... '' said Hermione reproachfully and bent her bushy-haired head to continue perusing a Bible they had acquired the nighttime before. It was really depressing to learn person say it out tacky. It made the altogether thing seem more real. But Ron went on as if he had not heard her or if he had, he just chose to push aside her.

`` Then, there 's the thing with Ginny. Foolish girl, I do n't have intercourse what came to her - leaving the castle like that, without so a great deal as a greenback to inform us if she 's safe ! '' He paused for a while to teem himself a drink. `` She really scares me sometimes. first base, that affair with that Malfoy git and now, this. '' He had a far away look on his face, then he shook his head slightly as if he was dismissing a negative thought.

`` Hey ! Look who just arrived. '' exclaimed Neville suddenly, jerking Ron back from his momentary semiconsciousness and startling Hermione into slamming the book shut in surprisal. Her oculus immediately widened with bewilderment as she identified the approaching figures.

`` Why are you all here again ? I thought we all agreed to hunt for hint ? We ca n't garner much information if we 're all here. '' said Hermione in soft irritation as she saw the former DA fellow member drew near.

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

`` The mug seem to suppose that we had an evil cabal with Harry and that our products are basically morose objects in disguise. They did n't mind before though but now ... .I do n't know. hoi polloi are really fleeceable sometimes. '' said George with the Same dejected tone.

Hermione crossed her arms over her breast and eyed Cho and Lee quizzically, not realizing that she presented a very uncanny word picture of the buns Headmistress.

`` I came here because I have nothing better to do at rest home and besides, Cho 's coming too so I decided to go with her. '' said Lee sheepishly.

`` And I came here for Luna. There 's something that I need to hash out with her ... if she 's okay now, that is. '' said Cho calmly.

`` About Harry ? '' asked Ron curiously.

`` No, about Ginny. '' replied Cho and decided to commute the topic before he could ask any more questions. `` Have you found anything utile ? '' she turned to Hermione.

`` Not yet. But maybe you could help oneself us. There 's a clustering of books upstairs that we need to explore and it 's very time-consuming. '' she replied. Then she added in a mock undertone. `` And of track, knowing Ron and Neville, I reckoned it would be best if I just do the reading myself. Think you 're up to it ? The Book are huge and it would probably take me forever to read it all. ``

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

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

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

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

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

`` Thank you for your contemplation, Mister Longbottom. I heard everything and I 'm allowing them to rest as long as necessary. You could all stay at Gryffindor Dormitory. '' They were all surprised to see the Headmistress appear behind them. `` Oh, I forgot to observe something. Madam Pomfrey requested for a few Clarence Day of eternal rest so Miss Lovegood shall be staying with you as well. I trust you know what and what-not to say around her. I do n't want her to have a relapse now that she 's making so a lot progress. '' The headmistress said and turned to leave.

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

`` What ? '' asked Ron. `` Always telling us what to do like we 're a clustering of pudden-head kids ? ``

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

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

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

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

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The seven teenagers awkwardly looked on as the Headmistress led a nervous Luna inside the dormitory room. For practicality 's interest, all the girls had to persist in one room and the male child at another. There was no problem with that arrangement. However, they were still ill at ease at having Luna there since her presence would hamper them from discussing anything related to their salute plight and excluding her will arrive at her feel unwanted.

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

`` Of course, honey. Why would it not be ? '' She replied kindly and gave her a smiling that was rarely seen by student, even those from her own house.

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

`` Harry is on holiday, too. You 'll see him soon, do n't worry. '' replied Professor McGonagall and shoot down warning glances at the early stripling who still had not spoken a one thing. `` I 'll be leaving you now. Take precaution of yourselves. ``

The awkward secretiveness continued as they watched the Headmistress leave. It seemed that everyone was quite unsure of what to say with one another especially Cho who was currently staring at Luna with such intense denseness but could n't seem to find oneself the words to express herself. Even Fred and Saint George had nothing mirthful to say to break dance the ice. The silence only ended when Luna self-consciously sat down and pre-occupied herself by writing something on a piece of paper.

The boys immediately excused themselves and went back to their room while Hermione suddenly found it imperative to convey a shower. Cho, still uncertain of what to do, stay on for a while, thinking that this was the perfect opportunity for them to discuss what she had in mind but she had not even uttered a Good Book yet when Luna smiled weakly at her.

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

Cho felt her middle wrench with sympathy as she heard Luna say that. Poor girl ! Always assuming that cypher wanted her around. If she only knew that she got the boy every miss was dreaming of, she would not feel so insecure. But she could not tell her yet ... or could she ? Before the tragic incident, they had already gotten along well and were the solely ones to suspect Ginny of deception. She wanted to lecture about it with someone who would realize and that someone was Luna. Unfortunately, pushing the yield now might be harmful to her. 'No, this is not yet the time for that .'She thought and she left quietly before she could shift her mind.

Luna tried to promote away the tears that threatened to come down as she watched Cho leave. She should have stayed in the hospital wing. At least there, she would not feel so hurt if anyone ignored her because cipher else was there aside from Madam Pomfrey who was always busybodied with her healing potions anyway. Her simply visitor was Harry and she was contented with that. He made her laugh with his put-on. He told her laughable tarradiddle about Hogwarts aliveness ... He taught her various magic tricks that she had not even imagined possible before ... and most of all, he made her flavour particular and proud of herself. But he was away now and she was stuck in this hall where cipher even bothered to evidence her around. And they had been acting very odd ... very odd indeed.

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

HARRY potter MURDERED A century MUGGLES AT A PARTY IN LONDON ! ! !

HARRY ceramist GONE DARK TO AVENGE HIS GIRLFRIEND 'S portion ! ! !

HARRY POTTER -- THE NEXT DARK LORD ? ? ?


With trembling hands, she forced herself to read the article underneath the shocking headlines but the tears flooded her vision before she could even finish the initiatory paragraph. `` NOOOOOOOOOOO ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ``

'This can not be admittedly !'She thought to herself then her oral sex throbbed painfully as she attempted to process the information she had just discovered. 'So, this is why everyone 's acting so weird. But this ca n't be true ... this ca n't be true ...'Then as the abominable throb on her top dog continued, respective alarming image flashed dangerously in her mind. She saw her beginner screaming in anguish as Voldemort threw her to two death-eaters ... She saw Voldemort disarm his adversary ... Then, she witnessed as a death-eater shot the killing curse on her Padre ... `` NOOOOOOOOOOOO ! ! ! FATHER ! ! ! ! '' She struggled to stay conscious but the pain was intolerable. The last thing she heard before her body succumbed to the excruciating star was the terrified shout of her current dorm mates.

`` LUNA ! '' called Hermione but was shocked to regain her unconscious mind build lying on the priming coat with one hired hand still clutching what looked like the premature day 's newsprint. She carefully removed the paper from the daughter 's hold to confirm her suspicion. `` WHO LEFT THIS small-arm OF scraps LYING AROUND ? ! ? '' she angrily asked the others, waving the offensive paper in front of them.

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

`` -- YOU DID N'T THINK - TYPICAL ! HOW WE ENDED UP TOGETHER IS STILL A PUZZLE TO ME ! '' said Hermione in aggravation then she carefully levitated Luna 's physical structure and placed her to a more comfy place. `` McGonagall will be livid. She has n't even spent one night here and appear what happens. ''

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

`` Not right now. Let 's waiting until Luna comes around kickoff then we 'll take it from there. '' said Cho as she surveyed Luna 's face .'I should throw stayed ...'

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

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

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

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

`` I hope this accident triggers her memory board back. '' said Hermione and they both fell silent as they watched the girl who had already suffered a lot. The first hour had passed ... Luna was still unconscious ... .Second time of day ... .No change at all and the two girls were already feeling their eyelid droop from tiredness and lethargy ... Third hour ....

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

`` I guess she 's dreaming about her beginner. '' whispered Cho, trying her well to stifle a yawn.

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

`` No ... ..please ... ..please ... .do n't hurt him ... '' the girl pleaded and her torso convulsed as if she was in terrible pain.

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

Within a few proceedings, all were gathered around Luna while Professor McGonagall tried to turn up the school nursemaid immediately.

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

`` I saw it in a muggle movie once and it worked. '' she explained as the others stared at her in puzzlement. Amazingly, Luna started to flutter her eyelids slowly until she was able-bodied to pry them open. Neville quickly offered a deoxyephedrine of body of water which she gratefully accepted.

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

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

`` Luna, we wanted to tell you but Madam Pomfrey forbid us to do so. She said we had to let you heal on your own. '' said Cho in an excusatory tone.

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

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

`` Luna, you 're right. The word is trash. But there 's a huge problem and the only affair that could help us right now is to pretend that we believe those chronicle. '' said prof McGonagall who had just arrived along with prof Snape and dame Pomfrey.

`` Luna, fuddle this potion. It will facilitate you cool off down. '' said gentlewoman Pomfrey as she examined her patient. `` Are you feeling alright ? ``

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

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

Luna 's look softened immediately at the quotation of her don. She remembered every unpleasant details of her biography now. Her founding father joined Voldemort 's army to see to it her condom but in the end, it had all been a lie. Voldemort never kept the hope that he would let her be if her father followed his command. In the end, her father dropped all pretense and rushed to hold open his only baby but he failed. He was killed mercilessly by one of Voldemort 's loyal followers.

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

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

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

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

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

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

`` Harry ? ''

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

`` No, it 's not just a aspiration ... I can not explain it but it 's like Harry was sending me a vision of what 's happening to him ... '' said Luna desperately.

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

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

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

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

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

`` Voldemort, of course of instruction. Who else ? '' answered Luna with much pain in the ass as if she thought that it was pretty obvious and that they were just wasting their metre talking when Harry urgently needed to be rescued.

`` V-Voldemort ? '' croaked the Headmistress nervously.

`` But he 's dead ! '' exclaimed Fred and George at once.

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

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

`` NO, HE DID NOT ! ``

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

`` NO, HE DID NOT ! ! ! HOW MANY TIMES DO I HAVE TO William Tell YOU ? ! ? WE NEED TO GET TO HARRY BEFORE IT 'S TOO LATE ! '' screamed Luna vehemently. This time, the tremendous glass jar on one turning point of the elbow room suddenly exploded into tiny musical composition. Then Luna 's pupils vanished and her eyes blazed white with fury, scaring the wits out of those who witnessed the shocking transformation.

`` How do you have it off ? '' queried professor Snape stonily as he glanced curiously at the shattered jar and at her glowing eyes.

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


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

The DA fellow member looked nervously at one another. Harry had repeatedly said the Saame thing to them but they refused to believe him. They purposely closed their eyes to the possible action just because believing otherwise was so much simpler. But they should feature known better. After all Harry was the only one who have fought with Voldemort directly before. He was the but one who could tell the difference of opinion.

The Headmistress seemed terribly unnerved by Luna 's outburst and was not able-bodied to say anything so they looked helplessly upon the Potions Master to take charge of the situation.

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

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

`` It would be truehearted if you see it yourself. '' said Luna, then with astonishing speed and unbelievable wizard passing, she conjured a ashen sheet over the bulwark and closed her eyes in vivid absorption. Unsure of what to expect, they just stared blankly on the snowy sheet and waited. Then to their astonishment, images started to appear on the screenland enabling them to clearly visualize Harry 's condition.

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

`` Do n't interrupt her ! '' he whispered angrily.

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Harry 's hands were held tightly by two fatheaded silver chains - the only thing that were keeping him from falling into the roaring inferno four substructure underneath his thin body. Around him were ten hooded figures moving about in a smooth apparent movement while two others were mercilessly taking routine into whipping his already unconscious soma. His clothes were torn from the lashes and line of descent was oozing from his wounds but his tormenter'lust for affliction seemed insatiable.

`` Is he weak already ? '' asked a insensate vocalism of a figure who had arrived to hold in on the prisoner 's consideration. The man had claw-like fingers and ruby oculus. It was Voldemort.

`` Yes, overlord. We have been doing this for an hour now even after he collapsed from the pain. I do n't cerebrate he would be doing a good deal magic now. '' declared one of the switcher proudly.

The nighttime lord cackled with pleasure at the news then he flicked his wand slightly at the captive. `` ENERVATE ! ''

At the magic spell, Harry 's eyes weakly opened but he did not seem surprised at seeing Voldemort in battlefront of him. Nor did he look terrified. In fact, if one would count closely, one would discover a hint of amusement there. opposite to their assumption, he was not unconscious ... He was merely pre-occupied with establishing a connecter with his girl so that at least one somebody would make out the truth even if he failed to survive this in vogue skirmish. `` Hello, Tom. ''

`` So you 're obsessed with pleasantries now, Potter ? Do n't worry, I can meet along. '' said the dark Creator in mock amusement. `` hi, Harry. I 'm 'pleased'to run across you. ''

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

`` What do you mean ? '' asked the evil wizard venomously.

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

Voldemort stared at the boy in confusion. He was not used to this abrupt modification in thrower 's attitude towards him. Whereas before, he could easily scare the boy, now it seemed that his long clock time foe felt surefooted enough to scorn him despite of his obvious disadvantage. Maybe the boy was planning another surprise ... yes, that must be it.

`` Wormtail, bring the captive now ! '' he yelled instead, hoping to rip a few surprisal of his own.

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

`` What are you up to, Potter ? '' asked the dark lord coldly.

`` null. You were the one who was up to something. Faking your death like that ... Merlin ! You should be ashamed of yourself ... really, imitating Wormtail of all people ... tsk ... tsk..tsk ... I expected more from the DARK LORD. '' scoffed Harry, putting an emphasis on the 'LORD'role in the most sarcastic pure tone that he could do. From his richly view, he noticed a cold-shoulder smirk on Draco 's brim and he pondered whether it would be possible that Draco was not as bad as he thought. Maybe Luna was compensate ...

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

`` Why ? You 've forced Mr. Ollivander to make you another wand ? '' asked Harry nonchalantly. At the face of surprise on Voldemort 's face, he added somewhat coolly. `` You did n't recollect I 'd forecast it out, do you ? Mind you, I knew about Bellatrix too. She was the somebody behind the mask and you put a go on her voice and taught her enough wandless magic to event the dissimulation. You just forgot one youngster point, though. Even if you were able-bodied to thrust Ollivander to add Fawkes'feather into her wand, it WAS still HER wand and I happen to have a go at it that SHE, NOT YOU, was the one who killed Canicula. You should have gone all out with your juvenile scheme and let her use your wand. ''

Voldemort was momentarily taken aback by this but he recovered rapidly. He gave him a mock applause. `` splendid ! But you 're damage on one write up. I happen to like my sceptre and it will ride out that way, whereas yours was already .... go against into half ... .by your own headmistress. '' He said slowly to let the devastating news program cesspool more painfully but if he was expecting Harry to look angry or sad, he was severely foiled. Incensed by his lack of response, he levitated the days'newspaper so that the boy could read the bad word for himself.

`` fountainhead ? '' prompted Voldemort.

`` fountainhead what ? '' said Harry, his typeface blank.

`` What do you think about those small headline bearing your precious epithet ? Were you shocked that the wizarding public do n't see you as a hero now ? Even your admirer and former ally have deserted you now ... '' sneered Voldemort malevolently.

`` Actually - No. It would lease Thomas More than that to shock me now. So what do you plan to do after successfully ruining my reputation ? '' asked Harry with the same blank reflexion. `` You 'll threaten to kill me again ? '' he added disdainfully.

`` Threaten ? Not threaten, Potter. I 'll kill you this metre and without your annoying intrusion, I would be free to conquer the wizarding world once more. '' said Voldemort, his eyes glinting evilly at the prospect of finally being able to polish off the most serious obstacle in his path.

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

`` Is that so ? Maybe it would be more entertaining if someone from your own planetary house killing you instead. '' He motioned Ginny to come forward gave her a wand then he pointed his own wand at Dragon. `` killing him now, child, or I 'll down the young Malfoy. ``

Harry glanced at the two captives and saw Ginny crying silently as she took the wand handed to her with a shaking bridge player. Draco mouthed a hasty apology to him and lowered his regard in frustration to head off witnessing the upshot. Harry immediately lost his concentration and the connection with Luna was instantly broken.

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

Voldemort became suddenly untrusting of his easy compliance and decided to induce the unconscious process. `` CRUCIO ! '' he sent the go at genus Draco whose weakened torso rapidly fell on the land in botheration. Then he turned to the girl impatiently. `` DO IT NOW ! ``

`` A-Ave-da K-Ke-dav ... .ra .... '' murmured Ginny tearfully and fell to the dry land in remorse as she saw the park illume struck Harry squarely on the chest. Sobbing hysterically, she now realized that she had indeed foolishly chosen the legal injury face. She had just murdered one of her best friends -- the Sami someone who saved her before. How could she ? She was even worse than Voldemort !

eyesight her disconsolate DoS, Voldemort decided that two more commands would be enough. But he did not postulate to stay. After all, Harry was bushed and there was no need for him to languish any Sir Thomas More of his precious time.

`` Wormtail, I 'll go out you here to destroy the evidences. swing the bodies into the flaming. '' ordered Voldemort wickedly, then he turned to Draco. `` Mr. Malfoy, due to your beginner 's Holocene epoch achievement, I 'm willing to leave you another chance to build up for your earlier disobedience. Dispose of the female child and you can come back to my good graces. You do n't require to be a dashing hopes to your father, do you ? ''

Draco, whose face was still hidden, changed his formula to one of aristocratic haughtiness before he faced the iniquity man. `` Yes, My nobleman. It would be a joy. '' He heard him inform Wormtail that they would be leaving. Maybe, now 's their chance to escape ...

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

When Voldemort and the other death-eaters were gone, Dragon and Wormtail immediately dropped the pretending and hurried to Ginny 's English.

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

`` No, I want to think of every detail of where my foolishness had led me. I want to infuse in my judgment that I had just murdered one of the genial person I know. If I have to go to Azkaban for that, I will. '' cried Ginny and continued to sob uncontrollably.

`` This is all my demerit. '' said Draco in agony and held the nodding material body in his arms.

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

`` No, you must come with us. We need your supporter. We do n't do it where to go. '' said Draco in desperation. `` And we must take ceramist 's body with us. The least we could do is open him a proper entombment. ``

Wormtail silently struggled with himself before coming up with a decision. Voldemort would kill him anyway if he found out that he let the two outflow. `` Alright, I 'll come with you. '' He unlocked the chains on Harry 's hands and levitated him carefully to the basis. Then, he took out the portkey that he had prepared earlier in the hope that the opportunity to flee would add up up. Within instant, the four were transported to a piazza that only Wormtail had any knowledge of.

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The onlooker panicked slightly when the images on the concealment disappeared. The last scene they witnessed was that of Voldemort forcing Ginny to slay Harry and using genus Draco as the legal document to see her compliance.

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

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

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

`` I do n't hump. ''

`` Severus, did you spot the space ? '' asked the sandbag Headmistress.

`` Unfortunately not. '' said Snape with uncharacteristic sadness in his representative.

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

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

Ron, Fred and George II sadly lowered their heads in pity. What Luna had said was rightful. If they had not been too refractory, then they would let found out sooner what Ginny was up to and they would have been in the placement to help her return to the mighty path. They protected her too a good deal ... and now, all of them were paying the price. This was war, and in war, crosstie among champion and families were usually not as solid as the bonds of choice.

Cho looked from the Weasley brothers and the irate Luna and decided that it was metre to maneuver the discourse to a safer topic. `` Luna, I was thinking ... Can you also communicate with Harry through that head projection thing ? ``

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

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

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

`` Well, at least we were capable to unpick portion of the mystery. '' said Hermione to cheer everyone up. `` Now, we know Voldemort 's still around and that he designed a most elaborate secret plan to split and seize the wizarding world and to eliminate his foeman in the risky way possible. ``

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

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

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

`` Harry taught me. I also wondered why he was exerting so much feat into teaching me but now I understand completely. You did not believe him and the DA lost its purpose. But he knew that this is going to materialize so he decided to share what he knew with me and we spent almost of the time practicing magic spell. He prepared me for the defective. '' replied Luna in a cold voice that they had not heard before. `` Now, if you 'll pardon me, I need to rest. ''

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

`` What ? ''

`` nix. '' replied Snape after a moment 's faltering but Luna nodded as if she was able to read the dumb question in his mind.
Chapter 8 - The Unholy alliance ( Part 2 )


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

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

`` Aahhhh ! ! ! '' They heard Ginny shout in fear. They immediately brought their verge out.

`` What 's the job ? ``

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

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

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

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

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

As expected, no one bothered to depend at Harry 's reaction at the credit of his house but of course, what person in his mighty state of intellect would crack for a corpse 's chemical reaction ? However, had they taken the meter to give him even the merest of a glance, they would let noticed his partially covered middle scanning the way with heavy interest.

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

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

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

`` I 'm really dismal for betraying you ... .Lily..James ... nirvana knows I 've suffered enough ... and your son ... He gave me the prospect but I let the opportunity berth on my fingers ... I was a Sir Noel Pierce Coward ... take up me if it could appease your ire ... but let the children go ... They 're still young ... They can still change their ways ... '' said Wormtail remorsefully then he began to perforate himself hard for every crime he committed under Voldemort 's power.

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

`` M-Mr. and Mrs. ceramist, I 'm sorry too for making your son 's spirit miserable at Hogwarts.. '' said Draco in the Same penitent tone.

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

Harry heard their confessions and endeavour at an apology but he was not quite finished yet. With another undulation of his hand, he moved the portrayal out of the way and projected the scene of his parents'death on the wall. Then he levitated himself in high spirits up and called their care.

`` YOU, TRAITORS ! WHY HAVE YOU DECIDED TO JOIN THE evilness SIDE ? '' his roaring voice echoed around the house and the three terrified wight faced what they thought was a zombie Harry with exceedingly contrite expressions.

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

`` No adequate reason to justify our actions - it was just sound off luxuria for mightiness and blindness to the Truth. '' stated Draco bravely and resigned himself to his fate.

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

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

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

`` You 're ghost could catch our action mechanism everyday, and if you see us straying again from the path of goodness, then it 's your decision to make. '' replied Wormtail and the former two nodded in arrangement.

`` Very well, I 'll book on to your words for now. '' said Harry then feeling the burden of inordinate use of index added to the pain in the neck he had to endure before, he closed his eyes and was unable to contain himself from falling on top of Ginny once more.

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

`` Hey, what 's haywire ? You did n't seem to bear in mind that when we were at the common elbow room. '' he drawled and gave Draco a half-smile.

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

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

Draco and Wormtail reluctantly touched his cheek too.

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

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

`` B-but how ? We all saw it bechance ! '' Their sighs of fill-in was unmistakeable.

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

As Ginny was about to shoot the killing oath on Harry, a drop curtain of tear fell upon the wand and instead of the expected green light, a White person ray escaped from its tip instead. Then bare in after it left the scepter, Harry waved his imprisoned deal slightly and the whiten beam was transformed into a putting green one.

`` That, my friends, is one of the marvel of magic. As what Bellatrix, your former friend, had told me, the words are not enough ... .you need to really intend it ... you have to take intense pleasure in inflicting pain and in my slip -- destruction. You were not meant to be a liquidator, Ginny and I 'm sword lily of that fact. '' said Harry as he halted the demonstration.

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

`` Yes, why not ? You did not get out my torso to rot in that wretched place - that in itself was remarkable enough. Then I heard your apologia earlier and the promise to exchange. I am not a God but I 'm bequeath to forgive you because I know that it is the right field to do. '' explained Harry.

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

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

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

`` It was not that potent for me. If you could commemorate correctly, I stayed witting long enough to interrogate you then I allowed myself to 'pass out'so that you could bring me to wherever your master was. To be honest, Voldemort 's eerie silence had been bugging me for calendar month and I wanted to fit him soon to end my agony. I have to admit that your little charade was very timely ... '' said Harry then he gave another taunting grin at Draco. `` ... and besides, I enjoyed the display ... immensely ! '' He laughed out loud at the sight of Draco 's reddened face and tensed expression.

`` You 're grim, Potter. '' spat Dragon angrily.

`` Hey, chill out ! I 'm just joking ! I have a very adorable girlfriend waiting for me you know. '' said Harry and smiled as he thought about Luna .'I wonder how she 's doing now ... Maybe I can visit her later ...'

`` Fine. We can drop that. Anyway, if you 're so powerful how seed you did not use the killing curse then ? You had the perfect opportunity. '' said Draco.

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

The three looked at one another and instantly made a resolving not to be swayed by evilness temptation again. Harry did not take to flesh out. The heavy threat underlying his cool words was enough.
`` I have to go somewhere. '' said Wormtail uneasily after a while.

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

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

Harry held his arm where the dreary home run was located. A few hour of excruciating botheration followed then Harry waved him off. `` Go on but do n't withdraw too long. ''

Wormtail stared at his arm in amazement. The glowering Gospel According to Mark was gone. Forcing back the lump on his throat, he disapparated silently.

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

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

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

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

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

`` Your house is not that bad, ceramicist. '' said Draco in esteem as they viewed the marvelous accumulation of books at the mini-library, the wide of the mark array of wizardly objects and all other inside information that depicted the thrower chance so lavishly.

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

`` Wan na play wizard cheat ? ``

`` No, thanks ... It 's outside my field of expertise. Ron 's the best at that biz. '' said Harry and smiled at Draco 's look of disbelief.

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

`` You 'd be surprised. Ron 's trade good at a lot of things ... and he 's very brave too. You know during our first twelvemonth, Ron beat McGonagall 's cheat set and he urged us to go on even if he was already injured. Then on our second class, we had to go to the non-white forest to fall out the spiders. Ron has a phobia with those creatures but he still came with me ... amazing ! '' said Harry, smiling as he recalled his escapade with his effective friend.

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

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

`` Oh, okey. Then, I suppose you 're going to call me 'Draco'now. '' said Draco awkwardly. It was weird being friend with ceramist but it was surely amend than nothing.

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

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

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

Harry was dumbfounded. Snape ? Smiled ? And at him, too. This was weird but he decided to play it cool off. `` So, Peter, what help could he possibly give us ? ``

`` Snape was one of the most cute spy of Voldemort before his defection. He could supply us with entropy on places where Voldemort would not be capable to see us so easily and being free to interact with former star, he could also supply us with essential details regarding Voldemort 's bodily function. '' said Wormtail nervously.

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

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

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

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

`` I was thinking More along the credit line of annoying ... and disturbing.. '' said Harry.

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

`` Yeah, that 's it ! hellish ALLIANCE -- - I never imagined the time would come in when all of us would campaign on the same English. Really weird ! '' said Harry then he turned to Snape. `` So, how 's schooltime ? Is everyone still thinking I 'm the next dark Godhead ? ``

`` No, the DA and fiat members believe person was just impersonating you but we 've been pretending that we believe in the stories. Also, Luna has made an amazing recovery. '' reported Snape.

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

`` No. ''

Harry 's face fell.

`` Luna did not tell apart us ... .she SHOWED us. ``

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

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

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

`` Well, you can either pick out between Snape star sign and Dumbledore Palace. '' replied Snape.

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

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

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

`` I would fix the firm and I 'll inform you as soon as it is necessary for you to go there. '' said Snape cheerfully, ignoring the annoyed voicelessness of genus Draco and Ginny.

`` Thank you, prof. '' said Harry. Then adopting a grievous tone, he beckoned to Snape and whispered a petition. `` Listen. Voldemort will soon declare that I 'm drained so you ameliorate hazard to consider it too. And do n't tell anyone that you have seen me. I 'm planning a little surprise for everyone. When certain the great unwashed begin to vanish, fling to look for them. You will act as if you 're really exerting an endeavor into finding them but you 're going to do up with nothing. volition you do that ? ``

`` As long as you 're on the clear side of meat. '' agreed Snape conditionally.

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


author 'S distinction : It does not charter me too long to write the chapters ... unfortunately, I do n't have internet access at home so it 's very concentrated for me to post more often ... .anyway, I hoped yo savor the last three chapters and do n't draw a blank to review. Thanks !
Chapter 9 - Polite Discussion


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

`` Really ? Not the attention-seeking-good-for-nothing-son-of-James-Potter anymore ? '' queried Harry in a mocking tone. He was surprised when the usually sneering professor did not deduct power point from his family for his 'disrespectful'attitude.

`` What happened to you, muck about ? '' asked the prof curiously, for once ignoring his angsty behaviour.

`` So we 're back to our normal term of endearment. That 's a relief ! I do n't conceive it would be goodness for my sanity if we become matey all of a sudden. '' said Harry, shuddering slightly for burden. `` Well, to resolve your question, I 've realized that people now find it terribly difficult to trust my narrative ... I miss the times when Dumbledore only had to say that he believes me and then everyone else will espouse. '' Snape raised one darkness eyebrow at that. `` ... -- nigh of the people that thing at to the lowest degree -- but since the so-called defeat of Voldemort, people tend to be blind. Maybe it 's because they prefer to believe that the evil had passed and that our human beings is normal again. ``

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

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

Harry groaned at having to go over his plans with them. He still had to adjust to this unexpected truce. Unfortunately, he had to entrust them with it in guild for his architectural plan to figure out. `` All right field, the plan is simple actually. We 'll just let Voldemort go on with his plan -- ''

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

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

`` You said something about disappearance of some people ... '' prodded Snape while placing one strong deal on Draco 's mouth to refrain him from sputtering other laughable garbage.

`` I was planning on asking Hermione 's help into finding other ways to eliminate the opposition then of course, I also want Luna with me ... then train the others until it 's time ... '' The others looked dubiously at him. Harry threw up his hired man in defeat. `` O.K., fine. I admit the plan is not pure yet. I 'm counting on your knowledge of the wickedness prowess and Voldemort himself to polish it if you 're up to the challenge. '' said Harry, disgruntled. For a instant, he seemed like his old self again -- retiring and vulnerable -- and clearly, he was not pleased with it. He scowled at the others as he waited for their response.

`` Um - Harry, do you know about the prognostication ? '' ventured Wormtail after a moment 's hesitation.

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

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

Harry looked confused. What vaticination was he talking about ? He glanced at Snape 's puzzled formulation. He did n't get it on about it either. Draco and Ginny was trying to recall something but they, too, appeared blank.

`` What do you mean, Simon Peter ? '' asked Severus mildly but the thin set of his lips revealed his slight irritation about the lengthy introduction.

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

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

`` T-to me ... Unfortunately, before she could fetch up the vaticination, the night Maker called me and I left immediately. '' admitted Wormtail. `` She was predicting HOW the chosen one would beat the dark lord. ``

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

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

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

`` No, not only that. '' said Wormtail, the strain in his vox was worth a K Bible of regret. `` ... but I think it was better that way. At least the dark lord did not teach of how you 're going to get the better of him. ``

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

`` Sandra Trelawny, the lone sis of Sybill. She was killed during the beginning war. '' was the reply.

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

`` It is potential that some other seer could spend on that data but it would probably carry age to find out who and we could not stand guard to each and everyone of them to wait until they make a interchangeable prophecy. '' stated Snape.

`` Too bad her baby is an old fraud or we could ask for her assistance with that. '' said Dragon, pursing his lips at the mention of the professor who had a habit of 'predicting'everyone 's untimely and fierce death with every probability she got.

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

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

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

`` ha-ha, very funny ! Be thankful that some of my Slytherin mind rubbed off on you. '' said Draco with a flimsy pinch of sarcasm.

`` We need to have some inside information regarding the enemy'current bodily process. The problem is we have no spy there anymore and I 'm very often certain that He knows about Draco and Wormtails'defection when they failed to come back on time. It 's grave for any of you and of course, Harry and Ginny are supposed to be dead. '' declared Snape suddenly, catching the attention of all whose creative thinker were wandering.

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

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

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

`` Not her, Dragon. Too dangerous. '' reacted Snape at seeing the wary reflexion of his favorite bookman. He did not need to hear the person 's figure. He only had to look at his face and he already knew who he was referring to.

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

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

`` My female parent. ``

No one was able-bodied to say anything as they all watched genus Draco gaze hard at the ceiling, pretending to admire the magnificent top view that was so a good deal standardised to Hogwarts, but they all knew he was just fighting the urge to cry in despair at the prospect of putting his mother 's liveliness in peril for defying the dark noble.

Harry could almost palpate the excitement that was hammering inside Draco'brain. He was amazed. genus Draco used to be so sang-froid and collected. His heart were always like stale ice especially when he stared at him during his taunting humour but now the ice had melted. The Slytherin prince stood before them like a commoner -- capable of touch sensation. And he was not yet sure if it was a effective thing or not.

`` Come on. Let 's eat. I 'm starving. '' said Harry to check the uncomfortable secrecy.

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

`` All right. Be careful. ''

After the loss of the prof, the four proceeded to consume the scrumptious dinner that Ginny had prepared for all of them. But the light atmosphere was gone. They all brooded in muteness as they chewed each tasty morsel in their back talk. Not even polite phrases like 'Please pass the SALT'or 'More Elmer Leopold Rice please'were uttered. Why should they annoy ? It was not necessary. They could all use the summoning charm for that.

When they were all finished with their repast, a very tired-looking Ginny declared that she needed a remainder while a guilt-stricken Wormtail decided to explore the domicile where he was once considered a cherish member -- not only to torment himself more with the store of his betrayal but also to clean his soulfulness. genus Draco returned to the living elbow room and started writing on a piece of parchment but the words were printed so unhurriedly that Harry, who was observing him closely, could imagine how very much it was hurting him to write that letter to his mother.

`` You 're being heavyset, you know. '' Harry commented as he stared openly at the unfinished missive on the center table.

Dragon forlornly crumpled the parchment and set attack on it. `` You 're powerful. Someone could easily wiretap this letter and we 'll all be in deep worry. '' He uttered weakly and covered his face with his handwriting.

`` That 's not what I meant. '' said Harry. Draco did not say anything. `` Involving your mother is too dangerous so I tried to word another strategy while we 're having dinner party. Instead of her, why do n't we just do it ourselves ? ''

This time, a blushful genus Draco slowly faced Harry. `` Are you dumb ? How could we possible get away with that ? ``

`` Hey, get real ! I have no intention whatsoever of joining that horrific creature 's ground forces. That 's simply ridiculous for me. I am just intellection of going back to Hogwarts and go along our education. The terminal figure has not started yet. We could still make up for lost time. '' Dragon looked incredulous at him as if he finally lost his marbles. `` But we 're not going as ourselves. We could disquise ourselves and go as transferee from other wizarding school day. Only the Headmistress and Snape would get it on and they could station us all at Slytherin house. It could work out. What do you retrieve ? ''

The strange look of Draco was immediately replaced by a wiliness smile, a Slytherin trait that was unconsciously being adopted by Harry.

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

`` Did you know I was almost sorted to your family ? '' he said with farthermost delight. Draco looked surprised. `` The sorting hat was adamant in placing me there and I had to admit your house uniform would perfectly match the color of my eye but I chose Gryffindor instead because person tipped me off that all bad ace came from your house. ``

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

`` In your dreams ! Besides, you 're Quidditch team suck. I would n't be caught short playacting with a squad like that. '' said Harry in the Sami teasing feeling. genus Draco playfully punched his right arm in mock protest but Harry only laughed. The light banter was a nice abatement for them after everything that had just happened.

Chapter 10 - The full term Menachem Begin


Professor McGonagall and professor Snape made some elaborate request to procure three extra wands for the 'transferees'and now they surveyed the transformed teenagers with satisfied aspect on their faces. They had performed some spells to neuter their features and to conceal Harry 's very detectable scar. The missy now had jet total darkness hair with a decided mole on her left cheek. She was wearing dark brownish mat lip rouge and Black eyeshadow that contrasted with her pale vividness, giving her the haunted appearance of a vampire. Both boys had coloured spiked hairsbreadth and alloy chains with weird-shaped pendants dangling loosely on their cervix. The ugly scowl on their faces which showed their vivid displeasure with their new 'look'only made them appear more menacing.

`` Professor, can you please iterate why we ca n't accept the Saami vampire look as Ginny ? We look like -- - `` said Harry indignantly.

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

`` Well, at to the lowest degree you look Sir Thomas More like a Mustela nigripes boy now, darling ? '' said Ginny, grinning mischievously at the two restless boys. Even Snape seemed amused with their discomfort.

`` Now, now. Do n't be stubborn, boys. That look would hand everyone the impression that you are trouble-makers - perfect ticket to get into the `` in '' crowd at Slytherin. '' reminded professor McGonagall sternly but the faint twitch on her back talk was a short giveaway. Both son glared at the others. `` And Draco, remember that I placed you on one-seventh year even though you missed the whole sixth year just because you received high up target on your hooter so I expect you to do very well this school twelvemonth. Understand ? '' she added. genus Draco nodded mutely but he still did not bet too pleased.

`` Hrmp ! You 're enjoying this, are n't you ? '' grumbled the two boys.

`` Indeed, we are ! '' declared Snape triumphantly. `` But think of the bright incline. At to the lowest degree you would be able finish your written report and defeat the nighttime lord at once. That 's like hitting two birds with one stone, is n't it ? '' he added in staring delectation. The son'scowl deepened at the reference of birds but did not argue.

`` By the way, where 's Wormtail ? '' asked Ginny, putting a canny stop to the current topic. Both boy appeared on the brink of hexing them mindless if they irritate them some more.

`` Ahh, Saint Peter. He 's in the dungeon -- - apparently cleansing his somebody. '' replied Snape with a smirk. `` I 'm glad you came up with a better programme though. It saved me a lot of trouble. ``

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

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

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

`` Oh, my God ! Is that genuine ? I do n't live any spells at all ... '' grimaced another terrified entrant.

`` Of trend not ! Have n't you study Hogwarts - A chronicle ? A sorting hat would place us to the theater that suited our personality most. '' said a rather smug-faced little girl with curly brown haircloth.

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

`` Phil Anderson, Sherbet '' shouted prof Snape, the new deputy sheriff Headmaster, to begin the sorting.

`` Hufflepuff ! ``

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

`` Look at those nanus ! How seed there are so many of them ? '' whispered Dragon irritatedly.

`` Shhh ! Not so loud ! '' Ginny whispered back while Harry was busy scanning the upset newcomers waiting for their turn.

`` Engel, Victoria ''

`` Ravenclaw ! ``

`` I really feel terrible ! I ca n't conceive McGonagall made that McMillan Head Boy. I mean I would experience been headland Boy you know, if not for some unavoidable circumstances. '' said a thoroughly disgruntled Draco.

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

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

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

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

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

`` wellspring, he 's a piddling overweight with oodles of muscles. And he 's supposed to be in 5th year now unless he failed the accreditation exam set by the Ministry. '' said Harry hastily before his regard fell on the Ravenclaw table where he caught mint of a girl with long blond fuzz engrossed in a unhorse conversation with a neophyte. The young woman immediately looked in his direction as if sensing his presence. He smiled hesitantly and was surprised to see the girl smiling back at him. His smile faded at that and he moodily broke the eye liaison with her.

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

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

`` What do you mean ? And how do you know ? '' asked Draco, perplexed.

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

`` fountainhead, duh ! You 're his boyfriend. Of course, she 's going to smile at you. '' said Ginny in exasperation.

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

`` You 're being paranoiac. She 's just being decent, you know. '' said Dragon arrogantly as if he was a cognoscente on handling relationships.

`` Welcome, foremost yr ! Now, I am pleased to announce that another student would be joining the 5th class in Gryffindor house. Dudley Evans, you may go to their table now. '' said the Headmistress after the freshmen had been sorted.

Harry 's jaw dropped as he stared at his cousin. Dudley had lost considerable weight unit and he looked far ameliorate than he imagined. The protruding muscles was a plus ingredient for him, too. Several little girl turned to give him appreciative glance as he walked anxiously to the Gryffindor table.

`` That hunk is your cousin ? '' asked Ginny as she too gave him the once over. Harry nodded. `` I did not have intercourse he is so good-looking. ``

Draco glared at Ginny but she ignored him.

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

`` We also have three transferee from another wizarding school day. They would be joining the Slytherin House -- young woman Callah Meyers, Mr. Devon Antonio, and Mr. Lander Mooney. ''

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

`` Now that we 're all settled, may I cue you that the Forbidden timberland is out of bounds to all students and that the Cartesian product from Weasleys'Wizarding Wheezes are still prohibited in this schooling. '' stated the Headmistress and she looked at each student sternly to instill the warning on their idea. `` To all scholarly person, please be informed that Hermione sodbuster is the new heading Girl and Ernie Macmillan is the new principal Boy. You may attempt for their help if you have any job. Your sign prefects shall also be glad to assist you in any way they can. Let the feast begin ! '' she said after a patch and the dinner board was immediately laden with mouth-watering delicacies.

`` assuredness outfit ! '' commented Blaise Zabini, one of Dragon 's nigh allies. `` What year are you in ? ``

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

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

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

`` How did you get laid ? '' Pansy eyed him suspiciously.

`` It 's all over the newspaper publisher, pal. cipher to it. Besides, it 's all-fired brilliant ! How was it ? '' drawled Dragon aka Devon lazily.

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

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

`` But you have to admit, no other student here could blow about that. '' said Lander and the Slytherin idiors laughed proudly.

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

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

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

`` ... if you 're desirable, you 'll be intimate. '' replied Pansy mysteriously.

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When the feast was over, all students were escorted by their several house prefects to their dormitories. Callah and Viola tricolor hortensis immediately went off somewhere while the boy lingered at the common room first.

`` That pass Girl is one of ceramist 's bestfriend. She 's bad intelligence, I tell you. Nothing would make you an outcast here faster than making friends with her and the redhead git who follows her around. He was her boyfriend and also a capital friend of Potter. They 're the wrong sorting, understand ? '' stated Blaise while Crabbe and Goyle flanked his English protectively like bodyguard and nodded dumbly at everything he said.

Devon was annoyed by their actions but tried hard not to let it indicate. To them, Draco Malfoy does not exist anymore and Blaise Zabini is their new loss leader. He had to deal with that fact and besides, he did not postulate to palpate this way. They were not a groovy passing on his piece.

`` No one orders us around, Blaise. display us first why they are not desirable and then when we 'll allow you to predict the shots. '' said Devonshire tauntingly. lander looked quizzically at him but he just gave him a trust-me-I-know-what-I'm-doing look.

Blaise looked pissed at his Logos but he relaxed after a moment. `` A challenge, eh ? We like that, do n't we boys ? '' again his cronies nodded without a second thought. `` picket us squash those dirts tomorrow before our potions sitting. '' he declared arrogantly.

`` make sure you win. '' said Lander with the same quality as Devon's.

`` We will. '' said Blaise with a distasteful glint in his eyes then he led his buddy to their room.

Devonshire waited until they were out of find out blastoff before he said to lander. `` In this house, you wo n't get any respectfulness if you agree at once to what they are saying. But you should n't appear as if you 're defying them too. ``

Lander mutely acknowledged his remark and stared at the Slytherin rough-cut room. It still had the Lapp harsh stone walls with troll, greenish lamps hanging on chains to the roof. There were still no mild and comfortable sofas like in their own common elbow room - only high-backed hot seat which, from his experience, was not really satisfying to sit on. A fire also crackled merrily under a carved mantel with an intricate design that depicted a very outmoded fashion of a wizard duel. Looking around the eerie environs, he slightly wondered if they were doing the right thing.

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

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

`` Oh ! Um -- '' Lander silently cursed himself for being careless but decided not to lie. `` We - that means me and Ron - came here during our 2nd twelvemonth. End of chronicle. ''

`` How the hell did you two get in ? '' queried Devon, a fiddling miffed that some pupil from former houses were able to inscribe their cloak-and-dagger domain without his knowledge.

`` Do n't ask questions because you might not require to hear the answers. '' replied lander cautiously, unwilling to appall him.

`` No, I 'm blooming curious. Who was the ugly git who betrayed our oath of silence ? '' he asked heatedly.

lander raised one eyebrow and his mouth twitched in entertainment. `` As I have said, you might not want to listen the answer. The wretched git who let us in was YOU. '' he laughed at the smell of incredulity on Devon 's face. `` ... and I would not ask more questions if I were you. ``

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

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

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

`` well, he better not nominate it too dangerous or that might just be the most demeaning moment of his life ... ''


Chapter 11 - The Proclamation of Harry 's demise


The shock had worn off and the overwhelming influence of Hermione and the ease of the older Gryffindors had trickled down to the least impressible resident of their house. Unfortunately, the ambiance at their common room was far from jubilant. Almost two workweek had passed and there was still no news as to the whereabouts of Harry and Ginny. So practically for the DA and the decree 's plan - they have not learned a ace thing yet and it was driving them crazy.

`` This is all my fault ! If I had only listened ... '' said Hermione in anguish.

`` If we had only listened, Harry might still be here with us. And if I had n't been too obstinate ... '' said Ron with the same remorseful tone.

Neville, who was listening to their ranting, dropped the Scripture he was holding with so much violence that almost everybody turned to expect at his management. `` Will you two please cut that out ? You 've been blaming yourselves since Harry 's disappearance. It 's not helping anybody, you know. '' he declared irritatedly. `` It 's nobody 's fault and that 's final exam. And if you really consider yourselves Harry 's supporter, you would be doing something constructive by now instead of whining pathetically ! ''

Ron and Hermione stared in surprise at the wild flare-up of their usually laid back booster. They had forgotten that they were not the only if ones suffering here and Neville 's right hand. Moaning and moping would n't help them in their current predicament especially now that the Order members have n't visited Hogwarts yet.

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

`` Why do n't you pester your father until he gives you the data we need ? '' said Neville moodily to Ron but before he could reply, the door opened to unwrap the creepily somber Fred and George Weasley. They looked so wear out and sapless that nobody had the center to question them. The twins eyed them guardedly before one of them spoke.

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

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

`` B-body ? Whose body ? '' queried Hermione although she already had a nagging suspicion as to whom they were referring to.

`` I - I think we dependable go to McGonagall now. Dad and the early member of the Order would be there shortly to discuss the -- - `` said Fred with the same strained tone. `` ... recent umm - developments. ``

`` NO, Tell US ! WHOSE BODY ? ! ? '' yelled Ron with a mixture of panic and anger.

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

Without a moment 's hesitancy, Ron, Hermione and Neville followed their lead and immediately grabbed the DA 's particular galleon to call on the former member. Within moment, several other DA members joined them at the office to wait for the arrival of the minister.

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

`` We do n't know yet but I do n't cogitate it 's good. '' replied Hermione wearily and carefully avoided the others'questioning stares for the meter being.

Luna discreetly retreated to one box, boring her poke down a musty historical record which partially shielded her from everyone 's panorama. One by one, the Order phallus turned up with equally serious expression on their faces.

`` The pursuance is over .... '' Professor McGonagall began. `` mortal tipped off the pastor that a physical structure of a star was found near Tom conundrum 's graveyard .... '' At this point, the professor could not control her emotions anymore.

`` I sent someone to enquire the matter and -- `` Mr. Weasley sighed heavily. `` It was Harry 's organic structure. Apparently, his dead body was thrown into a roaring well of flack disfiguring him almost beyond recognition. ``

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

`` We were not surely at first - until we saw the lightning shaped mark which was unparalleled to him alone. '' replied the minister sadly. `` And if you do n't take care, I would rather not hash out the item of his demise right now. ``

His attender nodded fervently. cypher really wanted to hear anyway. It was just too depressing.

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

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

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

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

professor Snape watched the Cy Young little girl 's reaction carefully. Her reply was not innate. It seemed a little forced and out of tune. She even appeared disinterested about the electric current topic of the conversation. Did Harry stray from the plan and pass along with her despite of their former correspondence ? Or did any of the three moorage up and somehow alert Luna to their bearing ?

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

Hermione felt a midget gleam of promise. Maybe, this was just another of Voldemort 's john and Luna could still smell out Harry 's front that 's why she was taking everything so calmly. `` You do n't conceive it was really him, Luna ? '' she tentatively asked the girl.

Luna looked up again, impatient at the commotion, but Snape had caught her eye before she was capable to deliver her scathing reply. She immediately understood the mute monition that Snape was sending her. Forcing a more sorrowful demeanor, she gradually turned to Hermione.

`` Yes, I do. '' was her bare answer that crushed the bantam hope that Hermione 's question had inspired into the others'pith. `` But no measure of grieving would bring him back to life story. There 's only one thing that we could do - and that is to finally defeat the instigators of all this evil things ... Voldemort and his army. ``

`` Luna is right. By tomorrow, Harry 's death would be all over the thaumaturgist paper and we could soon expect Voldemort to get an explosive come back. We have to be prepared. DA would have to be reinstated to help other students learn to champion themselves. '' said the minister.

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

McGonagall and Snape looked at each former hesitantly at Neville 's wrangle. It was not part of the plan but could they blame the others for thinking that way ? They simply had to correspond because doing otherwise would take a crap everyone suspicious that something was amiss.

`` Yes, I suppose it is the right thing to do. We 'll let you take care of the Quibbler and the pupil'additional breeding. '' said Professor Snape.

`` That would be a pleasure, professor. '' stated Lee, resolute in giving a very useful defense object lesson for the other students.

`` The monastic order could proceed with its formula task of tracking them down and hopefully forestall any atrocities that they might be planning to do next. '' said Helen Newington Wills with the same enceinte tone.

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

`` And of class we could depend on Hagrid to inform the hulk about the electric current situation. '' said professor McGonagall.

Several More suggestions were given and their grief was soon replaced with a grim determination to conquer wickedness. Details had been polished to perfection and with each advancement, their agitation deepened, thirsty for blood of those who made their spirit so wretched that they almost forgot to live. Finally, when they felt they had already extracted all the creative juices in their minds, the meeting was adjourned and each left with renewed vigor.

Except for prof McGonagall, prof Snape and Luna.

`` What 's the real plan ? '' promptly asked Luna when they were the lone ones left. `` And do n't even try to fritter me with your discussion. I know something 's going on at Hogwarts. '' she added when she noticed the unusual expression that passed between the two professors.

`` What do you mean ? '' asked prof Snape to make out how often she really knew. He still had no intention to disclose too lots data unless he had discussed it with Harry.

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

`` W-we do n't have a go at it what you 're talking about, Miss Lovegood. '' denied the headmistress but to no avail.

`` Let me plow this, Minerva. '' said Snape then he turned to Luna. `` How did you find out ? Did he commune with you ? '' he asked without confirming their own knowledge.

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

`` You were able to see through the camouflage ? '' asked Snape in astonishment. He could not consider it because only a fistful of highly skilled wiz could correclty key people whose appearance was protected by bewitchment - not even Voldemort himself could do that.

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

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

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Lander and Devon were already about to slumber on their bedroom after a terribly exhausting and tiresome conversation with Blaise and his troops when they heard a mild bang on the door as if afraid of wakening anybody else up. They both looked over to where Blaise was curled up and snoring to his nerve 's subject matter. Confident that he was not bothered by the noise, they carefully opened the door to see who dared disturb them at this sinful hour of night.

It was Callah aka Ginny. She was anxiously rubbing a fake galleon on her script as if her life depended on it.

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

`` Did you feel it too ? '' she asked lander immediately, plainly ignoring Devon 's mock expression of pain.

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

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

`` What do you mean it means ? '' pressed Callah with a concerned look on her case.

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

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

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

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The next day ...

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

`` Hah ! Look at those sniveling idiots. I bet they heard the salutary news already. '' said pouf with pure delight on her face and tried to sit beside Devonshire but Callah was quicker.

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

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

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

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

fag flashed Callah a victorious feel and returned to her food.

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

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

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

fagot frowned at her insinuation. `` No one can ever hope to be more powerful than the dark Lord. That thrower is just a nuisance to him, you know ... playing saviour all the time. '' she sneered.

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

`` Oh, that terror ? '' exclaimed milksop as if she found the mere reference of the gens extremely irritating to her sensitive ear brake drum. `` We have no newsworthiness about him yet. go thing we knew he was being punished for his disobedience but now he 's disappeared with that bum blood traitor. I do n't know what he saw in her. ''

`` Never speak of his name again. He 's considered taboo in our house these Day. My father said that his father is now personally hunting them down including the early two-timer. '' declared Blaise arrogantly, giving the impression that the topic should be concluded immediately.

Devon and Callah nearly choked on their meals but went on without commenting. Lander seriously considered the data they had just unearthed. Lucius was looking for Draco, Ginny and Wormtail. That meant Voldemort and his minions knew about their apostasy already and that only meant that they had to be extra heedful about their detective piece of work. Oklahoman or later, they would discover about the 'cool transfer'and they were not that stupid not to image things out. He just hoped that it would be later.

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

`` May I have the attention of everyone please. '' shouted prof McGonagall before the bookman could peruse the day 's newspaper publisher. All oculus turned to her at once. `` I regret to foretell that Harry Potter is no longer with us. He perished in the deal of Voldemort and he died saving our reality. Please do not let the document deceive you. Harry remained patriotic to the faint face until his death. '' She carefully looked around the tearful and shocked faces of the students ... there were even some from the Slytherin table. `` Yes, it is Voldemort. In this light, may I inform you that aside from the protection that this castle offers, I have arranged for some very able educatee to check you all to defend yourselves in case all things fail. It will not be graded but please try to do your best. The net trial run will be during battles against evilness and failure could be you your life. That is all. You may go to your classes now. ''

Chapter 12 - The Encounter with the Mudblood and the Weasel


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

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

`` I 'm Hermione sodbuster, head teacher missy. '' she held out her paw politely but cipher took it. Unfazed by their offensive activity, she continued. `` I 'm wondering if you would care to link our defence force Club this year. It 's called Dumbledore 's Army and we train our members to crusade against the dark arts -- - ``

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

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

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

`` Fine ! As headland girl, it is my duty to ask in everyone else for the grooming but I forgot you do n't demand to civilize 'against'the wickedness arts. After all, you are all 'for'the iniquity arts, are n't you ? '' replied Hermione with the same fervor.

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

`` mendicancy for alms, Weasel. To buy food for the beast inside your stomach. '' said Pansy wickedly. Ron turned ruby at once.

`` Actually, she got fag of you and wanted a while of our new admirer here. '' said Blaise mockingly as he pointed at Lander.

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

`` cum on, Ron. bring through your breath. We should not desolate prison term with this bunch of loser. '' said Hermione as she pulled Ron away before he lost control.

`` Losers ? Maybe it 's you, mudblood. Now that your hero is dead, no one could save you now. Did you know he was begging for affectionately sprightliness before the nighttime lord killed him ? '' taunted Blaise. Hermione and Ron immediately went set with fury and had their wands out within seconds. Pansy and Blaise drew their wands too but ordered the others not to bring out theirs.

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

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

`` obstructer ! '' shouted Milquetoast at Ron but he ducked in time.

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

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

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

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

`` That 's a dainty one, Herm. Finite Incantatem ! '' said Ron while pointing his wand at the floating sissy whose clothes were starting to rip at the sides. He too pried the verge away from his digit while whistling softly.

`` Ennervate '' said Hermione to Blaise reluctantly as if she just wanted him to stay that way. `` That 's how well Harry had taught us. '' she smirked at all the Slytherin who witnessed the encounter.

`` Yeah, do n't mess up with us again or you 'll pay dearly. '' said Ron with the same one-half smile before the two of them left.

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

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

`` We thought you could squash those dirts as you said. '' said lander in mock amusement. Blaise did n't seem to apprise his pun and shot him a piercing public eye. Devon nudged him slightly.

`` Just a joke, Blaise. Besides, we did n't desire to get need. We 're just new here, you know. We could n't afford to get expelled this betimes. Maybe later ... '' he added and gave him a conspirative wink.

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

`` I 'd be waiting for that here and now. Here, keep abreast this path. It will lead you direct to the dungeon for our Potions lesson. We just have to retrieve our verge first. '' said Blaise. `` darn those Gryffindors ! '' he muttered under his breath as he dragged the tearful pantywaist to the office.

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

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

`` You mean you have nothing to do with that ? '' exclaimed Hermione in surprise.

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

`` What 's impossible ? ``

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

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

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

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

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`` Good forenoon class. I think some of you know me by now but to those who do n't, let me introduce myself. I am Professor Remus lupine, your DoD Against the iniquity artistry teacher. '' he said with a warm smile to everyone.

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

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

Lander and Devon nodded in agreement but their negative feeling were channeled to a different grade. Lupin was an Order member and his strong lycanthrope characteristic could identify them fast through their smell alone. They both hoped that the additional protective cover that Snape had placed on them would work on to perfection.

`` I know that you are all very subject at handling complicated piece. On your seventh yr, you would be performing more bring forward incantation. to the highest degree of these would appear on your N.E.W.Ts at the end of the twelvemonth so you advantageously work harder. I understand that the Imperius cuss was shown to you during your fourthly but you were not really able to practice it. So today, we would be learning how to use and counteract the Imperius swearing and for that, we need a presentment. Any volunteers ? '' prof lupine eyed the pupil expectantly.

Many educatee raised their hands, mostly DA phallus. Harry had already taught them how use and deflect that unforgivable curse although not everyone could discombobulate off the go as fast as he could. Professor lupin was aware of this so he felt convinced enough to call on any one of them.

`` Alright, Miss Patil, please come here. '' he instructed. `` The incantation is 'Imperio'and you need to concentrate to offend away from the tour. ''

`` Yes, Professor. ``

`` Imperio ! ''

Parvati suddenly wore a shiny expression of soul being hypnotized. The prof ordered her to sing and she performed a call turn in front of the social class but when she was ordered to jump outside the window, she broke off the spell and smiled proudly at everyone. The socio-economic class gave her a generous applause except the one from Slytherin who were all oscitancy as if the demonstration was boring enough to calm down them into sleep.

The professor looked worried at their reactions. If they refused to be thoughtful in form, then those who were not already serving the dark Creator could be easily manipulated.

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

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

`` Hmm ... I wonder where you got your figure. '' said the professor, smiling slightly. Lander wanted to return the smile but he donned a dummy face instead.

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

Once again, Lander felt the associate floating sensation that made him feel light headed. Then he heard the command. 'Sing for us !'

'No, not that please ... I do n't like singing .'he thought but he knew he should comply. He opened his mouth to let the cat out of the bag when he realized he did not know any wiz Sung dynasty yet and singing a muggle song could hold the Slytherin suspicious of the innocence of his blood.

`` La lalala lalalala ... .lalalala '' he hummed instead since he could not let the cat out of the bag anything.

Then another dictation followed. 'Dance for us'

lander inwardly groaned again and felt like hexing lupin to make him stop those cockeyed mastery but fortunately the professor changed his head. 'No, not that one. hover your whole organic structure .'

'Fine. At least that one is slowly .'lander thought as he started to rise up slowly from the ground. He could see the professor 's account as he levitated.

`` Now, see here, class. It would be almost unimaginable for anyone to levitate their consistency when they were conscious because about wizards believe that it was impossible. But with this curse, you could make a person do almost anything because in this state, sensation knew no bounds. They only follow the command. '' said the prof then he ordered him to go down and removed the spell off him.

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

Lander grimaced as he stared at his married person. Fortunately, Hermione mistook it for disgust and glared openly at him. Devon, on the other hand, was having the time of his life history. What a nice way to pop the day for him ! Making Ron do whatever he wanted but lander noted that he particularly strayed away from making him do really embarrassing and unsafe things. Apparently, he took his menace seriously. It was a effective affair that Blaise was busy with his own trouble to note their lack of rudeness to their partners.

The professor watched as the students performed the spells on each other but was mainly focused on the transfer who gave a demonstration a while ago. There was something remotely familiar with the way he handled himself. He obeyed all his bid but his eyes did not suffer the same glazed tone and his reception to his orderliness were not instant. There was something definitely strange with him.

`` That was fantabulous, class. Two curlicue of lambskin about the effects of Imperius oath and how to counter them to be submitted next Monday. You may go now. '' The scholarly person turned to go forth. `` Mr. Antonio and Mr. Mooney, please hitch for a while. ``

lander and Devon reluctantly stayed.

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

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

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

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

`` Well, it 's almost similar to your curriculum here. We learned about werewoves, vampire -- -- '' replied Lander indulgently although he wondered where all these questions were heading.

`` Legilimens ! '' said lupine suddenly, almost catching him unaware ... .but not quite. He was able to block the memories from reaching the surface on time.

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

Devon shot a neural look at Lander who understood immediately. The prof was going to try to register his head and Devon was not adept at it yet. Very slightly, he flicked his digit to harbour him from the spell. The professor looked strangely at both of them.

`` Very well. I see you wo n't have any trouble with my course of instruction at all. You may go now. '' said the professor and they both immediately hurried outside to get some fresh air.

`` That was airless ! '' said Devon, his breathing a petty soft now.

`` Yeah, I know. We really have to be special thrifty from now on. ``


Chapter 13 - Lavender 's Prediction


October 15, 1997

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

There was no news from Voldemort. No dark bodily function gift. And no to a greater extent tightlipped telephone call. Blaise and Pansy still did not rely them enough to reveal some useful information. Their menacing flavor were not enough. They had to live up to their reputation to get into the `` in '' bunch. Therefore, they need to be Sir Thomas More hardiness. Desperate times call for dire measures.

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

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

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

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

`` Anyone ... we just piece a fight with anyone ... even skilful if we chance upon Hermione and Ron. We could defecate it appear like were avenging their humiliation a few weeks ago. '' he replied. `` flavour, your lot are having a 'study mathematical group'meeting downstairs. If we leave at this time of night, Blaise would surely purchase order mortal to accompany us around. Your housemates are not a very swear lot. ``

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

The two made sure to wee-wee a lot of noise as they went past the whispering group at the Slytherin common room.

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

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

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

'Come on. Where are the people in the neighborhood ?'lander thought. They were getting tired from all the walking but still they had not met anybody ill-omened enough to bilk their path - even the caretaker.

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

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

`` Oh, I 'm so terrified. '' cooed the poltergeist. `` I 'm going to call the professor. scholarly person ! educatee AT THE CORRIDORS ! ``

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

`` I wonder why he obeyed Fred and George during their flight in our 5th class. '' commented Devon as he watched Peeves make a headlong exit.

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

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

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

`` Yes, it 's us. You have any problem with that, mudblood ? '' sneered Lander to construct things more realistic but Hermione did not even burst at the cruddy label. She had gotten used to it by now.

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

`` We want to get some fresh air. '' declared Devon arrogantly as if that uncomplicated affirmation settled the matter.

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

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

`` We wo n't drop down to your level. Twenty points from Slytherin for threatening the forefront Boy and young woman. '' said Macmillan and started to provide with Hermione.

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

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

`` Finite Incantatem ! '' said Hermione to her partner and turned to Devon and Lander. `` The war is not between Gryffindor and Slytherin but if you insist then we 'll gladly oblige. Stupefy ! '' she pointed her wand at Lander but it only hit the wall behind him.

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

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

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

Lander realized that it was now meter to end the 'fight'before it got out of hand. `` Infernus Galacticus ! '' he muttered softly and held the small testis of fire carefully in his script. `` Do you concede ? '' he voiced out the interrogation in the most venomous quality that he could muster.

Hermione 's middle fell upon the ball of flack then at Lander 's case. She tensed for a bit as she stared at their opponents. Her expression became suddenly unreadable as she continued to gaze. It was as if her head was working overtime but not about their electric current predicament. Even Macmillan looked confused. Then without another word, Hermione grabbed Macmillan 's arms and backed away from the two.

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

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

`` I - I -- - '' he began but was stopped short when they both heard respective flashy footstep heading their way.

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

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

'Accidentally - Yeah, decent .'imagine Lander sarcastically.

`` And you used an unforgivable curse ! Very impressive ! I admit I had some doubts regarding your capabilities before but now I think you could be a desirable gain to our gild. '' said Blaise solemnly.

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

`` Besides, we were bored. '' added lander and hoped that the moron would fill the hint and invite them into their little 'study group'.

`` You 're bored ? How add up you did n't distinguish us ? bring together us then. We 're having a party tonight. '' said faggot excitedly.

`` Where to ? ``

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

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

`` The night Maker 's initial victory party ! ''

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Hermione and Ernie did not go to the Headmistress at once. Ernie had decided not to report the matter immediately and Hermione agreed. She walked briskly to the Gryffindor dormitory to assemble with the other DA members there.

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

`` Phoenix plumage '' said Hermione impatiently as the Fat Lady took her fourth dimension in opening the door.

`` My apologia, but someone was blocking the doorway so could you just give it a push. '' said the Fat lady sweetly.

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

`` What 's going on here ? '' yelled Hermione. Her mettle were already on the bound since their encounter with the newcomers and this batch was not very welcoming at all.

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

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

Hermione racked her psyche to estimate out the logical thing to do when suddenly, Lavender 's physical structure twitched violently. Then she slowly opened her stupid centre and spoke in a hushed eerie tone.

`` The one with the power to beat out the nighttime Lord had come…and the wickedness overlord will mark him as his equal, but he will ingest magnate the Dark overlord knows not ... and either must die at the handwriting of the other for neither can live while the former survives ... A terrible thunderstorm would go far at the metre when the terminal battle shall be fought ... septenary loyal allies shall be with him ... but one will not survive ... The wickedness God Almighty would invoke the spirits but the one would trammel their souls ... his retainer shall be overcome ... he shall go by his own sword ... and his remains shall reside at the snake 's sleeping accommodation till the end of meter ... The one with the major power to vanquish the wickedness Lord had come ... ''

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

Many caput wheeled around to happen the ashen face of the Headmistress followed by their Professor Lupin, their current house head.

`` Please take armorial bearing, Remus. There 's something that I urgently need to do. '' she said excitedly and left without another word.

When the Headmistress was gone, prof Lupin was bombarded immediately with questions.

`` Did she just make a prophecy, Professor ? '' asked Ron curiously.

`` What did Professor McGonagall mean ? ``

`` What lost vaticination ? ``

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

However, the professor was ineffective to respond any of their questions. He was also mystified. If Harry was abruptly, then who else could the prophecy be referring to ? Neville ? But that ca n't be !

`` postponement ! commencement things first. '' he approached Lavender and requested some students to wreak her to the hospital backstage. Then he ushered the others to go back to their layer with the exception of Hermione, Ron and Neville.

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

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

`` prof, I was just wondering ... that spell was very herculean, right ? How fall no death-eater used that go before ? ``

professor lupine was taken aback. He did not carry that question and he was singular as to where Hermione was coming from.

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

`` You mean only the DA and Order members could perform that magical spell right now ? '' asked Ron in astonishment. It never occurred to him that they could cast a charm that not even the night Lord knew of.

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

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

Hermione evaded his eyes and fiddled with her hands before she replied with a torture formulation. `` I need to screw, professor, because if Malcolm confirms that he never taught anybody else, then I have goodness reason to surmise that Harry is still alive. ``

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

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


Chapter 14 - The Werewolf and the Rat


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

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

`` Come to mean of it. I have noticed something unusual with the boy too. The other one was not as strong but the one called Lander seemed very powerful. '' lupine nodded his headland thoughtfully as he tried to think his past tense pa Roger Sessions with them.

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

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

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

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

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

`` All right, we 'll peach abot this some other time. Stay here for now. I need to get hold of Malcolm tonight to bring in this matter up before we say anything to the others. I do n't want to give false Hope to certain individuals. '' The professor said sternly then he added as an after thought. `` And yes, twenty points from Gryffindor for neglecting to inform me about that particular incident. As Head little girl and prefect, it is your province to describe any unbecoming incident to the Headmistress and any professor. ``

`` Yes, sir. '' said Hermione and Ron apologetically.

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Contrary to what he had told the students, Professor lupine headed straight to the one place he knew he could find some answers -- Snape 's Dungeon. He knew something was up. He could smell out it, thanks to his werefolf inherent aptitude. He just could n't range it. Minerva was knowledgeable but in typeface like this, he had to admit Snape had more expertise. Besides, those transferees were all placed in his star sign. It was dependable to strike that he knew their backqrounds.

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

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

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

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

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

`` What are you doing here, Wormtail ? '' he asked the thin man venomously, choosing to address him by the figure fitting for a traitor like him.

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

`` It 's variety of too tardily for that now, do n't you reckon ? '' said Lupin, his wand still pointed at the blubber physique. He would never make the same misapprehension twice.

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

`` What has Harry got to do with this ? '' yelled lupin suddenly in a fit of choler. How dare this wretched excuse of a man speak of Harry 's gens when he was the one who caused his suffering ? `` Harry is abruptly. Are you happy now ? ``

The slight man whimpered in fright but not once did he avert his eyes from his former admirer 's murderous stare. `` H-Harry is alive, Remus. I know what I have done was unforgivable but I really rue it. Please forgive me. ``

`` Because of your own selfishness, Lily and Epistle of James died, Sirius wasted twelve twelvemonth of his life in Azkaban and Voldemort came back to life. I do n't think I can ever draw a blank that much to a lesser extent forgive. '' He paused for a while to give himself time to recover from those tight memories. `` Do you sleep with why I have n't killed you yet ? ``

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

`` I do n't want to kill you yet because I want to clear Sirius 's name even after his Death. I do n't want people to retrieve Sirius as a murdering double-dealer who betrayed his bestfriends. I want citizenry to regard him as the neat individual he was -- - unlike you. ''

Wormtail flinched inwardly at his abrasive wrangle but he could n't say anything in his defensive measure. What Lupin said was true - he was a murdering betrayer who betrayed his adept admirer, even endangered their son 's liveliness several prison term. He did n't deserve to go but here he was, still existing while his good supporter had fallen. Harry Potter had saved him before but maybe he should n't have.

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

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

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

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

Just then, the door 's dungeon flew afford and revealed two teenage boys and a girl who were slightly panting for breath as they rushed inside the murkily lit office.

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

`` Yes ? '' prompted Lupin with one supercilium raised in a questioning stare.

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

The professor scrutinized the new arrivals carefully until something clicked on his head. `` Harry, you can cut the make-believe now. I know. '' he stated and watched their reaction closely. It was a gamble but he was willing to take the risk.

Devon and Callah stared round-eyed at him as if he had suddenly sprouted another head on his articulatio humeri. The prof watched with a combination of suspense and amusement as the two silently debated between themselves on what to say or do succeeding. But naught could experience prepared him from lander 's reaction. The boy casually waved his correctly script and unceremoniously shot colorful sparks at him. The impact made him stagger backwards and he became instantly horrified at the approximation that he had miscalculated in his deductions. He raised his scepter to disarm the boy but then he realized that the boy did not receive his wand out. 'How could this be ?'he thought. Now that the initial shock had worn off, he also took short letter of the fact that he did not feel any bother at all.

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

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

`` Sorry, prof. That 's just to cook sure that you 're really who we think you are. One can never be too careful these 24-hour interval if you know what I mean. '' replied Lander as he gave him a warm smile. `` I knew it would not engage you long to see that out. '' he added.

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

`` Fortunately, yes, or you would give birth found yourselves in big trouble now. That was a very dangerous risk you took, professor. '' said Ginny in meek reprimand.

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

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

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

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

`` Yeah - both he and McGonagall knew. In fact, he helped us concoct this particularly cunning dodging. '' said Ginny, grinning in amusement at the recollection of the usually feared Potions professor partaking in this charade.

`` Harry, we 're wasting time. We need to see Snape and McGonagall now ! '' said Draco as he checked his atomic number 47 watch for the time.

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

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

`` What prophecy ? '' asked Wormtail, eager to bring together the conversation now that he was positive that he was rubber from Lupin 's wrath.

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

`` THE lost divination ! '' exclaimed Harry, Draco, Ginny and Wormtail at once that made Lupin very curious ... .very curious indeed as he allowed himself to run with the four extremely agitated individuals. Why was the the slip to the Headmistress'spot taking so long ?


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`` The one with the tycoon to vanquish the Dark Lord had come…and the darkness noble will cross out him as his touch, but he will throw power the dark Lord knows not ... and either must die at the script of the early for neither can be while the other survives ... A terrible electric storm would arrive at the time when the final battle shall be fought ... Seven loyal ally shall be with him ... but one will not survive ... The iniquity overlord would invoke the liveliness but the one would ensnare their psyche ... his servants shall be overcome ... he shall perish by his own sword ... and his corpse shall reside at the snake 's chamber till the end of time ... The one with the tycoon to vanquish the Dark Lord had come ... ''

The headmistress silently waited as the new arrivals read the transcript of the prophesy she had conjured as soon as they had arrived. Though she had always been disbelieving about the Divination teacher, she had some reverence when it came to true predictions. From what she had witnessed, she could safely feign that Lavender did not just come up with an expand hypothesis.

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

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

`` To be honest, I 'm more concerned about the 'invoking the spirits'part ... It sounds scary. '' stated Ginny in inscrutable thought.

Harry was unusually silent as the others discussed the opening. He was more concerned about the indistinguishability of the person who shall not pull round the battle. 7 ally shall be with him ... therefore, they were mass who were very skinny to him. Threfore, another finale friend of his would be sacrificed again and be added to the rise figure of casualty of war. Just another damn number ... He sincerely hoped he could prevent it from happening but what if he could not ?

`` What do you believe, Harry ? ''

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

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

`` Oh, that. '' Harry sighed heavily. Voldemort was making his move now and he was feeling very distracted. 'Great ... just heavy .'he thought grimly. `` Apparently, the death-eater parents of some Slytherins were too damned confident for comfort. Voldemort is going to launch a nasty tone-beginning on the Wizard 's jubilation of his supposed frustration -- making a takeoff of the Ministry and of the Order and DA as well. ``

`` Maybe we should just postpone the solemnisation. '' suggested Wormtail. His hands clutching his foreland as if it was about to break.

`` It 's in two weeks prison term. Do we have enough meter to fix for a counter-attack ? '' asked lupine, his sass set on a tenuous line.

`` No but we can not hold back for that 'terrible tempest'to come either. It just have to correct its schedule. I want Voldemort and his U. S. Army to be dead on the day that they are supposed to be. '' declared Harry stubbornly, determined to end this engagement once and for all. He was tired of hiding. Tired of wearing Slytherin robes and not be able-bodied to play Quidditch. And most of all, he missed Luna and his best friend.

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Harry, Ginny, Dragon and Wormtail were now at the Room of Requiments. While the Order members were holding a meeting, Harry had decided to promise a conference of his own. It was time for the DA members to know the Sojourner Truth. It would be essential for them to bang that he was still alive to cave in them Hope and the strength to fight in the upcoming battle. He did not have the time nor patience to recognize who the 'seven allies'were. But surely they would come from the DA or prescribe member only. They were the only ones loyal to him at the moment considering that the eternal rest of the wizarding world were still confused about what 's happening.

As he gripped his fudge galleon tightly, he noticed the tension in his three companions'faces.

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

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

Harry only rolled his eyes in aggravation before he replied. `` We 'll see. ``



Chapter 15 - Unity of Opposites


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

He did not have to expect long. A rustling of cause was soon heard from behind the doorway then it opened so slowly that any thoughtless person would pick it on a non-existent wind. He could only prepare out the outline of two forms though, both with their wands out and walking on their toes as if afraid to make the tiniest bit of sound. Chuckling softly to himself, he beckoned the two to disillusion themselves.

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

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

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

Harry almost laughed out loud when he saw that. Hermione used to be the thrifty one and Ron used to be, well, a short impetuous. But he could n't fault him for that since he was still sporting his punk disguise as of that moment.

`` Umm -- - Who is Grawp ? '' asked Hermione tentatively.

`` He 's Hagrid 's 'little'chum. '' Harry replied promptly.

`` What did I see when I looked into the Mirror of Erised ? '' asked Ron but his wand was not pointed at Harry anymore.

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

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

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

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

`` Oh ! Luna will be sooo thrilled ! '' Hermione looked around and a scowl creased her typeface in an blink of an eye. `` Where 's Luna ? ``

`` Here. '' a languid articulation replied, her dirty blonde, waist-length and straggly hair swaying softly as she strolled over to Harry 's side of meat. Harry smiled at the missy and held her paw tightly.

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

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

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

Neville soon followed Luna 's arrival. He had his verge out and Harry was impressed at the way he handled himself upon seeing him. Gone was the eternally queasy boy who could n't even deal to skreak during a frail place. The boy who stood before him had the grading of a person who had entered a battle and won and would win again if the need arises.

`` hi, Harry. '' said Neville calmly as they shook their custody vigorously like two comrades who had just found each other after a terrible war and in a way, they were. `` I feel a bit apprehensive about the cause why you are revealing yourself to us right now. It 's about Voldemort, is n't it ? '' he asked with a faint smile.

Harry looked at Hermione teasingly first before he replied. `` Unfortunately, yes. I wondered how long it would rent for someone to ask me that. '' Hermione blushed at the indirect point of reference to her bankruptcy to address the problem at hand but did not comment. Luna, on the other handwriting, looked nonplussed.

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

Neville was later followed by the Weasley twins who came in as jeopardize death-eaters but could n't stop themselves from hooting loudly when they saw Harry in Lander 's getup. They quickly dispatched their horrific disguise upon seeing Ron and Hermione sitting quite comfortably on the sofa.

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

`` Remind me not to die, my dear twin. That repulsive whisker ! respectable be dead than be mistaken for the Mustela nigripes boy. '' agreed Fred, who was making a well show of staring at Harry 's hair and squinting his eyes in disgust. `` It would build a great japery, though. ``

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

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

Within a few arcminute, the residue of the DA members arrived with the elision of Lavander who was still at the hospital annexe. Some also disillusioned themselves. Some decided to be clever and threw dung turkey inside before they entered much to the bother of the others who were already there. While some were too careless to go in without any means of protecting themselves in case it was a cakehole. Perhaps it was a good matter that the Weasley twins were too distracted to think of pranking those regardless individuals by wearing their death-eater garb once more or they would have been scared senseless.

Harry motioned all of them to come finisher. He cleared his throat and before anyone could go asking pert question, he began his speech. `` Please listen carefully. All of you. I 'm not going to restate what I have to say. I know that Luna had shown to some of you my in vogue face-off with Voldemort. Yes, he 's still alive. That by-blow was too power-hungry to die that easily. The person you all saw buy the farm last year was actually Bellatrix Lestrange. '' He paused for a spell and took a deep breath. What he was about to say next might be too nerve-wracking for everyone present. Hell, to be dependable, it even scared him ... a little.

`` The wickedness git has somehow gotten stronger and is currently under the hallucination that he is durable just because he thinks I 'm absolutely. How naif ! By the way, we found out that he is planning to announce his presence to the whole wizarding mankind by creating havoc during the celebration of his supposed defeat. We 're not sure about the details yet but the general theme was that he and his thugs would lead off their terroristic acts a week before the feast to build the stress, then it would climax on the section of the celebration where Voldemort 's defeat would be reenacted. The blundering dark God Almighty himself plans to seduce an explosive appearing on the stage, throw a few cruciatus and aveda kedavras on the ministry officials and proclaim himself as the new minister. '' He paused again to glimpse at his listener 's reactions.

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

Looking at their horrify saying, Harry was almost gratified that he had some irregular rendezvous with the Dark-Lord-who-refused-to-die and his lowly minions. Sometimes too very much picture to death-threats and undeniably evil dark lords had its goodness points too. It made one immune from shockingly mundane emotions such as panic and affright.

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

Harry smiled at that. `` right question. Once again, you 're showing the markings of a reliable warrior. '' Then, with a slight worried look at Ginny, Dragon and Wormtail, he continued. `` If you can recall correctly, the sorting hat was very insistent about one thing - 1 of all the house. Sad to say, that 's one of the things that we had 'forgotten'to do due to our personal prejudice and uncongenial feelings towards certain people from a nameless star sign ... ''

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

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

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

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

No one said a Christian Bible.

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

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

`` Dragon ? You call that whoreson who corrupted our sister, Dragon ? '' sputtered Ron furiously. `` Since when did he get your bestfriend ? ``

The twins just looked at Harry with an unfathomable expression.

`` You 're crazy to even consider that idea. '' said Hermione, her middle blazing with ire and disappointment.

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

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

`` Maybe we should just bind with the LE demonic Slytherins. '' commented another.

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

`` The less unholy Slytherins do n't lie with enough about the wickedness liberal arts to aid our causa. '' Harry casually replied and braced himself for more trigger-happy reactions.

`` Is that sufficiency reason to enlist the aid of the Prince of dark himself ? '' asked Ron heatedly.

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

to a greater extent secretiveness followed. The DA 's indecisiveness was unnerving and Harry struggled to end it before it became uncontrollable.

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

`` Please be reminded that this war is not about trivial family rivalry. We have already lost respective practiced star to the black side because of that. Anyone who decides to help us should be regarded as a friend and not as an opposition. '' said Luna, her dreamy expression was replaced with a steely determination and a lead of annoyance.

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

`` Do n't you think I know that ? You 're asking me the wrong questions. '' replied Harry impatiently. `` You should have been asking me about the Lavender 's prediction and how it could help us defeat Voldemort for the hold up metre. ``

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

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

The others were still reluctant but nodded solemnly.

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

Wormtail, stunned at being accepted, fainted on the situation. genus Draco stared directly at Ginny 's brothers and mouthed a silent excuse and murmured a balmy 'Thanks'to everyone while trying to keep up a likeness of dignity to the Malfoy public figure. Ginny cried at being reunited with his brothers.

`` Now that we have overcome that particular obstacle, let me assure you about the programme that we have come up so far. The prophesy tells about a terrible violent storm that will mark the final battle, then Voldemort would invoke the spirits. Maybe Hermione could head the research for that one. I think I 'm supposed to snare their souls but as of now, I have absolutely no idea on how it could be done. I want us to be machinate just in case he raises his army from the dead. '' said Harry, speechmaking in a obtuse manner to allow for the others to draw everything.

`` farm his army from the idle ? '' asked a fearful Colin.

Harry grimly nodded his head.

`` When will the tempest be ? '' asked Cho.

`` I do n't experience and I do n't wish. Let the storm adjust to our docket. '' replied Harry somewhat irritably. He was tired of that 'terrible storm'affair. genus Draco grinned at his reaction.

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

Harry resumed his solemn expression. `` The DA has to be divided. Some would stay to help the professors protect the castle against an attempt while some would amount with me, Ginny, Dragon and Wormtail to prepare for Voldemort 's coup d'etat. Who would be brave enough to occur with me ? ``

`` I 'm with you, checkmate. '' said Ron at once. `` I 'd better be there to see to it that a sealed soul would not be able to hex you when your rachis is turned. ``

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

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

Several script shoot up immediately but Harry only chose Luna, Hermione and Neville, the well battler in the group. If they were going to block Voldemort 's design for the feast, the faint face needed the finest combatants for that.

`` Hogwarts needs you more. '' he said then he turned to the four. `` Pack some stuff. We 're going tonight. Our house oral sex will offer an ample excuse for our absence. ``

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

`` To Snape Mansion of course ! '' replied Harry and allowed himself a wicked grin at seeing their flabbergasted faces.




Chapter 16 - At the Snape Mansion


As their substructure touched the square dry land, the group immediately recoiled at the repugnant stack of what Snape claimed to be his plate. Anyone unfortunate enough to enter would instantly recognize it as a night thaumaturgist 's haven. No question about that. There were no coloured portrayal to adorn the moderate-sized keep room, only strange-looking things hovering above them. All the piece of furniture were covered with repugnant Snake skin and there were no comfortable electric chair to sit on.

They had to conciliate on the common cold, marble floor for that. The walls and cap were all mordant and their only if reservoir of Christ Within was the murkily lit fireplace. The outrageous statues guarding the spiral staircase looked ready to devour any individual foolish enough to cheat on in its track. It would have been less horrific if there were at to the lowest degree some welcoming motion from their host but, unfortunately, the unsmiling face of their master of ceremonies only heightened the already creepy atmosphere of the place.

`` You call this a family ? '' said the sicken Draco finally who expected the place to be somewhat exchangeable to a regular magician family -- not as grandiose as Malfoy manor but habitable at least.

`` Yes and I would apprize it if you would maintain your unsavoury comments to yourself. You 're not here for a vacation. '' reminded Snape in an even tone of voice, his face devoid of any emotion.

`` I think this place is very interesting -- `` commented Harry much to the astonishment of everyone present and he could bank he chanced upon a faint-hearted hint of a smile on their boniface 's face. He also heard some nasty ingratiation regarding his state of creative thinker but he just shrugged it off. That was a normal reaction to his commentary anyway.

`` For the benefit of those who can not stand firm a bit of discomfort, let me assure you that the way upstairs are quite satisfactory and nail with all the requirement amenities. '' said Snape in a tone that suggested that he consider those variety of hoi polloi very imperfect in character.

`` This definitely makes Sirius'star sign warm and favorable in equivalence. '' whispered Ron to anyone who would care to listen.

`` And this is the preparation elbow room. '' said Snape as he led them to a orphic curtain raising that revealed an even more pall elbow room filled with several equipments that made even Wormtail tremble with fright.

Ron surveyed the dust equipments with cracking collar. `` Harry, are you really sure we want to do this ? This looks more like a Torture Chamber to me. ``

`` Weasley, if you do n't keep your mouth shut, you will find that these tools could do worse than torture your already battered psyche. '' Snape glared at Ron who promptly shut his sassing to avoid risking his wrath.

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

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

Neville eyed the dirty old hat anxiously but to everyone 's surprise, he met the Professor 's twit gaze and returned the favor. `` Yes, I believe I would, professor. '' With that, he bravely shoved the clause on top of his head, expecting the worst.

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

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

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

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

Suddenly, the hat slid down to fully cover Neville 's face then it constricted the neck share in such a way that would pull in the wearer lose O within a shortstop span of time.

Most of the looker panicked and hastily tried to take away the nefarious hat but to no service.

Snape stopped them with an intensely cold public eye. `` You better see this carefully. '' he informed them. Then he barraged Neville with a series of annoying motion that if answered truthfully, the hat would untie a small to give him time to breathe but if answered dishonestly, it would tighten some more until a faint choking speech sound could be heard from inside it. Finally, Snape seemed to be satisfied and removed the hat with a spell that not one of the pupil recognized.

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

`` This is definitely a torture chamber. '' said Ron in a hush tint.

Hermione and Ginny were still too appalled to annotate. Even genus Draco, who had lived in a Dark Wizards'business firm all his lifespan, seemed unnerved by what he saw. Only Harry and Luna seemed to take the incident in step.

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

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

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

Snape smirked at her. `` farmer, for someone who 's supposed to be the smartest scholar at Hogwarts, you 're displaying a disgustingly low ability to comprehend some matters. That 's what you 're here for - to ascertain and understand the night Arts - and I 've just given you a demonstration. '' He paused to retrieve the offensive article that fell on the ground. `` This is a 'Constrictor'. As what you just witnessed, it will push the wearer to reveal any information asked of him and if the soul 's too stubborn to comply, the hat would reduce itself until the person can no longer breathe. Only someone skilled with the Dark Arts could remove it from the wearer 's principal. ``

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

`` Yes, Mr. Longbottom, but unlike the Veritaserum which takes a full calendar month to prepare and does n't physically harm the drinker, the 'Constrictor'is more accessible and effective due to the excruciating painful sensation it induces. '' Snape then regarded Neville with a little regard. `` I must accept that I 'm impressed with how long you were able to endure pain. Others usually panic and die from suffocation within a arcminute or two. ``

Others looked at Neville with increased respect. He was at it for more than XV minutes.

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

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

No one commented.

And so the strict preparation began ...

The daily natural action would usually initiate with a few minutes under the Cruciatus Curse -- Snape 's and Wormtail 's delightful way of waking them up -- then they had to try to persist under the 'Constrictor'as long as medically possible. This was immediately followed by drinking a few driblet of Veritaserum -- Snape said that if they gradually consumed a with child amount of that potion, they would be immune to its effects. Of course, an Occlumency lesson was also included in their daily superman of 'mind-strengthening drill'. Then, after being severely battered and abused, that 's the only time that they will be allowed to manducate on a stale man of obviously pelf and a glass of water.

`` That will train you to survive if unsound comes to worst. Do you think the Dark nobleman is in the wont of feeding his captive ? '' spat Snape impatiently when Ron foolishly tried to complain about the poor solid food supply.

After the distasteful meal, if one could call it a repast, Snape and Wormtail would accept turns placing them under the Imperius Curse until they could throw it off instantaneously. Then, the oh-so-merciful trainors would accord them the opulence of an hr or two of rest which was not very relaxing at all since they had to read voluminous chapters about the 'Characteristics and military action of a wickedness Wizard'.

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

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

And that was how they spent the altogether week.

On the 8th day, they were pleasantly surprised to get a line that Wormtail and Snape had to return to Hogwarts for a short coming together. They were even more delight to discover that they had the time off and they could do whatever they want as long as they stay within the residence and never enter the 'Training Room'. To top it all off, Snape had conjured some comfy chairs so that they could eat properly on the dining table. They were provided with a very scrumptious repast that seemed foreign somehow after being used to having zero but moth-eaten bread and water.

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

Hermione eyed the solid food warily before she replied. `` Maybe they poisoned the food ... or maybe they were just testing us if we could verify our thirstiness in front of this fete. recollect what we read about how the morose judgment work ? ``

Ron and Dragon choked on their food when they heard Hermione 's instruction. Neville spat whatever bit was left in his sassing and Ginny promptly stopped eating. Unsure of what to do, they just stared forlornly at the wonderful spreadhead in front of them, wishing they were back at Hogwarts where they could eat to their philia 's content without fear of any underhanded maneuvers.

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

He and Luna had decided to drop the break of the day together to explore the planetary house, talk about some stuff and well - whatever. They were making up for lost prison term and they just stopped for lunch.

No one said anything.

Harry and Luna took their bum and started to fill their plates.

Still no one said anything.

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

`` Umm ... We have some reservations about this meal. We 're thinking that maybe it 's poisoned or something. '' replied Hermione weakly. The others murmured their own suspicions about the motives behind the form gesture.

To their surprise, Harry and Luna laughed.

`` Oh, is that all ? I thought it was something bad. '' said Harry.

`` Did n't Professor Snape William Tell you ? '' said Luna.

`` tell apart what ? '' asked Ginny.

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

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

`` WHY DID YOU say US ? '' ranted Ron as he shoved as much food as potential down his throat.

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

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

`` Why not ? '' asked Neville curiously.

`` effort now I wo n't be able to enjoy the good afternoon at all. I would be too meddling worrying about that atrocious test. '' said Ron wearily. `` Who knows what those evil minds have in computer storage for us ? ``

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

Everyone just groaned and continued eating.

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The afternoon passed too quickly for the group 's liking. As expected, no one was able-bodied to relax upon learning what they were about to do that Nox. right field after lunch, the group practiced what they learned and tried to recollect all the details that Snape had imparted to them.

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

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

`` HOW THE underworld SHOULD WE KNOW ? WE 'RE ALL HERE ! '' yelled an also irritated Draco. The suspense was too a lot for him too.

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

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

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

Ginny glared at him. `` hunky-dory ! '' She was about to run to her room when something caught her tending.

POP !

POP !

POP !

Three cloaked fig appeared on the other English of the room.

Ginny was frozen on the spot. Another pop ... .and then another ... and another ....

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

The others in the grouping quickly spun around and joined the fight. Soon, the place was sizzling with colored discharge and electrifying curses. Jets of light were grazing each of their pelt, wounding them but they just ignored it.

`` CRUCIO ! '' shouted one masked build and hit Neville but he was already used to the pain. He managed to unloose himself by quickly sending a inviolable stunning charm to the figure.

Ron and Hermione produced a very powerful buckler good luck charm to forfend mild curses while sending ball of fire to the enemies. Draco tackled a nearby death-eater who was trying to attack Ginny. No one even got near Harry and Luna due to the immense mightiness that they were radiating.

Suddenly, someone summoned several 'Constrictors'and charmed it to enamor all the educatee but the chapeau never even lasted a minute on their foreland. And the scholarly person had enough sense to retain firing magic spell while struggling to break down unloosen from the 'Constrictors'.

The battle became even more intense as more Unforgivables were hurled unrelentingly by the enemies. The group, sensing that they were dangerously outnumbered, disillusioned themselves to even the betting odds. But they were disgruntled when they noticed that the opposition could still feel their presence and were even able to take away the charm.

`` Luna, Ginny, Hermione, compound your strength to obligate the foeman when I give you the sign. '' yelled Harry while wandlessly sending three dark-cloaked figures flying to the rampart, knocking them unconscious. To his other side, Neville, Ron and Draco were also ferociously attacking the enemies. They managed to incapacitate five Thomas More unwanted visitant.

Behind their spine, a routine of death-eaters were preparing to throw a powerful patch at the son but Luna quickly saw it and launched a magic spell of her own. Harry followed it up by a disarming and stunning spell then he levitated all the enemies to one face of the room.

At Harry 's signal, the daughter simultaneously conjured a wizardly rope to bind the fallen intruders to preclude them from escaping.

Soon, several intruders disapparated, leaving only the unconscious I behind. The fastball started to clear out, giving the group a clean-cut vision of their environment. The table was smashed and the staircase was broken. There were trickles of pedigree on the floor and some furnitures were reduced to ashes. Snape 's menage was a lot ! But they had managed to get fifteen foe, not bad.

Harry looked at his friends and noticed some minor burns and unsightly wounds but otherwise, they were all proper.

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

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

Everyone immediately pointed their wands to the focus of the auditory sensation expecting another encounter.

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

It was Arthur Weasley, minister of trick, and he was accompanied by Professor McGonagall and dame Pomfrey.

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

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

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

The Headmistress suddenly looked confused for a consequence then her eyes lit up in understanding. `` Oh, I assume you passed your trial ? ``

`` Test ? What mental test ? Did n't you hear, professor, we 've been attacked ! '' exclaimed Ron who was finding it difficult to comprehend why the schoolhouse nursemaid chose to serve to the injuries of the enemies first.

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

The chemical group was stunned. They were all Order phallus !

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

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

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

`` Certainly. Especially now that several guild members have to spend some time at the hospital wing. '' replied the Headmistress. Then she addressed the whole group in a low phonation. `` Kindly try to teach them a affair or two, will you ? I never imagined them to drop off this terribly. It 's really humiliating ! ``

`` Of path, prof. It will be a pleasure ! '' replied the group with suspicious grin pasted on their faces.

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

`` I would be delighted to devise their meal. '' commented Hermione with a oblique grin.

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

Chapter 17 - Danger at Slytherin theatre


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

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

`` Well, might I remind you that Snape had a plausible excuse for doing so and you, considering that he 's still lying unconscious mind and at the mercy of a stern mediwizard, are not in the attitude to do so. '' replied Harry lazily as if he was explaining a thoroughly childlike moral to a blue child. `` Besides, performing an unforgivable is a surely way to get into Azkaban. ``

Ron paled instantly and hastily hid his wand. He sighed. `` You 're no fun. ``

Harry laughed softly. `` We can do fun things later after we finish Voldemort off. ``

`` Do n't be so damn confident. '' said a weak and muffled voice.

The two immediately turned to where the sound came from and were not so surprised to see the Potions Master struggling to get up from the hospital bed despite brothel keeper Pomfrey 's exacting instruction that he was not supposed to do so.

Harry 's eyes darkened slightly. `` Please, do n't be so damn pessimistic. ''

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

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

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

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

The professor nodded in understanding and closed his eyes as if he just woke up to give his ruling on that particular topic and now that he was finished, he wished for nothing but to hark back to his peaceable respite.

Harry and Ron reluctantly continued keeping ticker on the hospitalise Order fellow member while struggling to fetch up all homeworks that they have missed while they were away. Ron kept grumbling about the inequity of the situation but wisely stayed away from soft matter like decease and death. It was bad enough that it was the smack of the month of the schooltime 's gossip network without discussing it during their relaxation sentence. In fact, he would rather avert it if possible.

Madam Pomfrey eyed the two boys impatiently as they went on with their endless chatter of Quidditch, stern professors and unjust work cargo but she struggled to maintain a calm facade as she went on with her workplace. Normally, she would never let them detain but the heightened alert level forced her to endure their presence in the infirmary wing. She had to admit that she needed help to secure the refuge of her patients if ever the need arises.

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Devonshire and Callah coolly made their way to the Slytherin keep hoping that nobody was around when they arrive. They just got back from their grooming and they were currently not in the humour to be pestered by nosy housemates. Unfortunately for them, the most meddlesome I were still at the common way and immediately looked at their instruction as they entered the place. They eyed the newcomers suspiciously and their position clearly implied that they needed a very convincing explanation.

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

`` Did n't Snape tell you ? He made us do some horrible undertaking to make up for our incompetence in his year. '' replied Devon coolly, immediately reaching for his wand. He did not like Blaise 's chesty spirit and he knew the git was just itching to establish world power over them.

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

`` Definitely not. What a crazy idea ! Snape would never subject to such speak degradation. '' stated Devon evenly.

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

`` Are you insinuating something, Parkinson ? '' queried Callah with the Saame jeering tone to shroud her nervousness.

`` Our connection checked all Wizarding Schools all over the humanity and not one confirmed your registry in their school. So I 'm asking you one finish clock time -- Who the hell are you ? '' Blaise 's wand was now pointed at them. The others quickly followed. It seemed that they were not in the temper to play biz tonight.

'Damn ! Where 's Harry when you need him ?'thought Draco while staring at the relentless saying of his housemates. Four against two was not a bad odd for them but this was quite untimely. They could not afford to blow their cover so near to the final showdown. It would deflower their plan !

`` Maybe they made a misapprehension, big mickle. It happens, you know. '' replied Callah in a weak endeavor to salvage the situation.

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

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

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

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

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

`` Maximus Illusionus Reverso '' uttered a conversant interpreter from behind Devon and Callah.

The two immediately froze. They knew that vocalization. It used to ghost their nightmare and now it seemed that the nightmares had come true. The figure slowly stepped away from the tincture and surveyed the disbelieving faces of the supposed 'traitors'of the Slytherin firm. His long, silvern blond fuzz swaying lazily only added to their horror. His scepter was pointed at them and the cane with a ophidian carved on the handgrip was held loosely by his other bridge player.

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

Lucius turned to wait at his Thomas Young associate and gave them a expression of perfect disgust. `` How hapless ! I 've wasted so much clip in education you and you could n't even defeat two -- -- - `` His wand almost fell as he noticed the loose emanating from the 'traitors'as they gradually reverted to their master copy appearances.

`` Malfoy ! ``

`` Weasley ! ``

The four immature opposer gasped in surprise while Draco and Callah cringed inwardly at the impending danger. The game was up and all they could do now was to grin, bear it and try to break loose unscathed.

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

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

`` Of course. When Draco and cock failed to return to the manor that night, he knew. He just did not realize that you 'd be foolish enough to go back to Hogwarts. Surely, you do n't conceive that this school could offer up you protection from the Dark nobleman 's ira. '' sneered Lucius. `` Fortunately, Blaise here was able-bodied to supply us with a rather worry information about three wondering transferee at Slytherin sign of the zodiac. It did not take much long to compute out that you, Dragon and St. Peter were those three. '' He appeared very delight with himself for his clever deduction.

Draco glanced at Ginny, grateful that her face did not sell any chemical reaction on the error on Lucius'rendering of event. With an almost imperceptible nod of his head, the two started to run out of the mutual room but immediately froze on their tracks when they heard the immorality laughter or Voldemort 's good deal.

`` How silly can you get ! Certainly, we sealed the vulgar room after you came in. Do n't frivol away yourself into thinking that you 're too important to be taken alive. '' said another familiar representative.

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

`` The Headmistress would notice the encumbrance in the Barbara Ward if you attack us now. '' declared Ginny bravely.

Lucius stared malevolently at the young couple while his two companion only laughed at her resolution. The other four were just enjoying the show, clearly confident that Draco and Callah had no means to scat especially with three grownup magician in their side.

`` We have no intention of explaining our intricate methodological analysis to your debile intellect but residual assured that we could kill you in heartsease without anyone outside this room being the wiser. ``

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

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

`` Family tradition ? What 's that - to be a hard worker to a raving lunatic half-blood who acts like he owned the world but can not even defeat a one-year-old baby ? '' shouted Draco angrily. He felt Ginny 's hired hand reached for his in an try to calm him down but he refused to budge. `` Groveling at the night master 's soggy feet, merlin ! Have you no self-worth at all ? ``

`` CRUCIO ! '' Lucius exclaimed but he was astonished when the spell that used to make his son beg for clemency did not bear a lasting outcome anymore.

`` Surprised ? '' Dragon gloated at the flavor of surprise on his father 's face.

`` Stupefy ! '' yelled Blaise, Pansy, Crabbe and Goyle at once but Draco and Ginny deftly dodged the curses and sent their own, measured to aim some of their bane on the common way door to storm it open.

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

Lucius carefully assessed the berth and sensed that the two were more equipped for a small confrontation like this one. Swiftly, he unearthed a magical R-2 from the secret sac of his cloak and expertly whipped the two traitor. The two were fast but it was very hard to avoid all the hexes and the rope at once.

`` Ahh ! '' yelled Ginny as the tip of the rope violently came in physical contact with her wand arm. lineage started to seep from the break in skin and burned so terribly that her cursing ability began to dwindle away. Dragon saw this too and tried to cover her but a jinx sent him flying to a nearby wall making him vulnerable for another attack.

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

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

It hit genus Draco squarely on the backbone as he covered his tearful girlfriend and the wand fell from his script from the excruciating pain that followed. The impact made him cough up for breathe and was horrified when he saw blood coming out of his oral fissure. He stared at Ginny and saw that she too was having some difficulty in breathing.
He tiredly reached for his wand and braced himself for another blast. He forced himself to face their attackers and projected a brave front.

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

As if sensing his morbid thoughts, embraced him tightly and whispered weakly. `` D-do n't present up. There 's still hope ... '' She then gripped the galleon tightly and hoped that help would make it soon.

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The Head Boy and Head Girl have just finished making the final examination round for that night and were set to return to their respective dormitories when they felt the familiar burning sensation from their pocket. They paled immediately when they saw who was in trouble.

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

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

Hermione nodded and was vaguely aware of other DA extremity being hurled to the priming by an invisible force.

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

`` Yes and I know Harry 's not in there so we really want to exert extremum drive to bump the roadblock. Maybe the human dynamo proficiency could work if we simultaneously barrage the doorway with it. '' said Hermione.

`` How do you eff Harry 's not in there ? '' asked Seamus. Hermione rolled her optic at the seemingly idiotic inquiry but chose to go along her tongue in check.

`` Because trust me, if Harry 's in there, Ginny and genus Draco wo n't be having this job. Besides, I know that he and Ron are at the hospital flank to watch over the patients. '' she replied as politely as she can. `` Why do n't you inform the Headmistress of the place while we try to reveal down the doorway ? '' suggested Hermione to which Seamus quickly agreed.

Hermione, Ernie, Neville, Padma, Anapurna, and Colin quickly formed Fireballs and hurled it at the door at the same fourth dimension. At start, they thought it did not work but after a few more minute of arc, a minor hole formed on the door.

`` At the charge per unit we 're going, it would be prosperous if we could open it before morning. '' whined Parvati as her fireball started to pass around. The others were inclined to hold but could not do much but hold on and wonder what the hell was taking the others so long to respond to the call.

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Harry and Ron were interfering playing Wizard 's Chess when they felt the burning wizard in their pockets. Both immediately took out the fake galleon but with different reaction. Ron quickly got up and started to run but Harry held him off.

`` Why ? That 's my baby ! '' exclaimed Ron and tried to break dislodge from the iron cargo deck of his bestfriend.

`` I know but they 've been trained well. They should learn how to cope. Our duty is to hold the affected role. What if someone attacks them while we 're out ? They 're quite a defenseless and the Order could lose the most mightily and knowledgeable members if we act rashly. '' stated Harry calmly but he knew his explanation was falling into deaf ears.

Ron glared at him. `` That 's my sister ! I need to help her. If you do n't want to help then fine ! mountain with it ! ``

`` It 's not just a notion and you know that. '' said Harry coldly but relented when he noticed the look of desperation on Ron 's face. `` expression, I 'm sure as shooting the others will aid them quickly enough. But for now, we need to hold them. If there 's an attack, then this is where we are most ask. ``

Ron still did not seem convinced. Harry sighed heavily. `` All right, if I sense that they could not palm it, we 'll go together. Okay ? ``

Ron reluctantly agreed and they continued with the secret plan although Ron was still too pre-occupied to preserve his focus. He was continually fidgeting nervously and his eyes were darting from side to side as if waiting for something.

`` Ron ! ``

`` What ? ``

`` Do n't be paranoid ! ``

`` I am not paranoid ! ``

`` Yes, you are ! ``

`` No ! ``

`` If you do n't bear in mind keeping your voice down ... The patients need rest, you know. '' stated ma'am Pomfrey irritatedly.

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As the intensity of the fireballs diminished, so was the spirit of the brave guardian. They were fully aware that every min counts and it only takes a few seconds for the killing curse to be cast. Whatever was happening inside, they just hoped that Ginny and genus Draco could dilly-dally long enough to get out down the barriers.

`` We 're coming ... we 're coming ... .hold on ! '' chanted Hermione furiously as if the mere mention of her cerebration could make it issue forth true. But her braveness started to fail as the Ernie 's bolide started to flicker dangerously. Only Neville 's and hers were still glimmering proudly but they knew their strong suit was beginning to languish too.

Hermione snuck a glimpse at the room access and was dismayed to find that the dent was still too diminished. She glanced at the outwear figures of Ernie, Parvati and Padma trying to regain their long suit and gripping their galleons tightly. She gestured for Neville to let go for a patch and they, too, called for assist. After catching a few breathes, the five conjured bolide again for a lack of more effective things to do.

Luna, still in her gown and looking as if she just rolled out of her bed, ran to Hermione 's slope and taking her cue from the older fille, she conjured her own but instead of an ordinary one, hers took the shape of a Draco that swallowed all the early fireball before forming into a very powerful flaming brand. She fearlessly held the sword and traced the door until it fell on the ground, effectively startling all those inside into inaction.

All the DA phallus ran inside, with sceptre ready for battle and seemed slightly disappointed to rule but three death-eaters and just four Cy Young stupid followers inside the dark and eery park room. They noticed the two unconscious figures lying on the undercoat and all of them only had one affair in mind as they glared with utter detestation at their repeated foeman -- - 'It 's payback metre !'

`` What the -- - `` exclaim Blaise but was quickly shut off by a maddened paralyzing while from Ernie while Neville, Hermione, and Luna took advantage of the element of surprise and quickly stunned the three adult wizards.

Padma and Anapurna evidently enjoyed hexing Pansy for being an obnoxious beef who took pride in spreading malicious rumour about anyone outside her menage while Crabbe and Goyle ran cowardly out of the elbow room to merlin-knows-where.

Professor McGonagall appeared with Seamus a few minutes later, a small disoriented at the sudden twist of events but was quite relieved to find Ginny and Draco had some injuries but were still alive.

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`` Harry ! The others are also calling us ! Are n't we going to do anything ? '' Ron was almost hysterical now as he stared at the continous blinking of the official DA galleons with different names for each blink but with like location.

Harry frowned and started to worry too but this was something that he must learn to do according to Dumbledore. He must discover to trust that others were also open of defending themselves and it should not always be his job to carry through the day. But Ron was disengage to do as he wishes ...

`` You may go and help them Ron. '' he stated and averted his eyes from the piercing glare of his bestfriend.

`` You really do n't plan to help, do you ? '' yelled Ron angrily.

`` I 'm trying to pee them solid. ``

`` How 's letting them die micturate them strong ? ``

`` THEY ARE NOT GOING TO -- - `` Harry 's dustup were stuck on his pharynx as he noticed various people hastily approaching the hospital offstage led by the Headmistress who was carefully levitating the battered and bloodied dead body of two individuals onto the vacant bottom. gentlewoman Pomfrey became immediately worried and went to recover some healing potion and pain-relievers from her medicine rack. She quickly administered cure as soon as the bodies were settled.

Ron, after the blow at seeing the injuries, took one look at his sister 's condition ( never mind the other ) and his expression darkened immediately. He glared ferociously at Harry and before anyone could do anything else, his bottled anger and frustration came out in the contour of one very warm poke on the guilt-stricken brass of the-boy-who-lived.

`` shit ! '' he spat angrily and walked off.
writer 's Note : Hey, sorry for the later update for chapter 17. It 's just that I 've been very busy with work that time. Anyway, I 've already fixed the problem with Chapter 16 so if any of you have not read it properly yet, you may do so now. By the way, I think there will be only two or three more chapters left.

Thank you very much for reading and please stay on to review. Thanks again !


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Chapter 18 - Too Smart to Notice the Obvious


'Bastard !'

The horrible sound echoed in Harry 's auricle as he stared at the abrupt going of his bestfriend followed by Hermione, probably to notice out what was wrong. No one would experience guessed that he felt anything but incredulity at his friend 's tumultuous disturbance as he struggled inwardly to forbid the inherent aptitude to lash back from surfacing beneath his calm exterior. To others, he just appeared confused and a minuscule unnerved by the situation.

`` What 's that all about ? '' asked McGonagall as she scrutinized his font for any sign but the stony human face of the boy revealed nothing.

`` Maybe he was just upset, Professor. '' He replied calmly. What he definitely did not need right then was parental advise from the mass present. He was indisputable that such a trivial misunderstanding did not deserve a good Order and DA meeting. There were thing that he had to sort out on his own. He noticed that Luna was just staring directly at him for a reason that he could not bottom in his current commonwealth of thinker but maybe he was just being paranoid. 'Was I mistaken ?'he thought. 'But how could we possibly hope to face a war if we did not believe in each other 's capabilities ? It would all seethe down to me…and it was not fair ! I could n't possibly economize them all from danger even if I already became knock-down. Hell, even Dumbledore could n't salve all who perished during Grindelwald 's meter !'

'Calm down, hon. Ron will come around. As you 've said, he 's just upset. Look, you 're making everyone flighty .'

Harry nodded subconsciously before he realized that Luna had not spoken aloud.

`` lady Pomfrey, will they be all the right way ? '' he asked the shoal nurse instead.

`` Yes, honey. Do n't occupy. They will be here for a day or two to recuperate and their wounds would take long to heal but otherwise, they will be all right. '' replied the harbor good-naturedly.

Harry sighed with embossment and turned to the Headmistress. `` What about the Death-Eaters and the Slytherins, Professor ? ``

`` I have already alerted the Ministry. Chester Alan Arthur and various aurors will be arriving soon to get them. '' she replied wearily. `` I believe Madam Pomfrey can cope for tonight. I suggest you all go to your respective dormitories and rest. ``

Harry and the others nodded solemnly. They were all about to leave alone when they felt another intimate genius in their scoop.

`` What the hell -- ``

`` Not another tone-beginning ! ``

`` IT 'S HERMIONE ! ! ! ``

Harry swore under his breathe and led the others to Hermione 's location while the Headmistress and former DA members remained at the infirmary offstage. It seemed that the castle was not safe anymore. 'Wherever she was, Ron might be there, too but why did n't he promise for help earlier ? Maybe Ron was too mad at me right now ... maybe he thought I would not amount to his rescue .'he thought ruefully.

When he reached the door to the Slytherin donjon, he steeled himself for another battle but was horrified to instead encounter Hermione slumped on the ground, crying hysterically and with a flavor of talk dejection and bitterment on her face. Sizing up the state of affairs, Luna quickly instructed their friend to inquire the place as Harry attended to Hermione.

`` Where 's Ron ? What happened ? '' he asked her gently.

`` Oh, Harry ! They got him ! I 'm so sad, I was n't able-bodied to do anything ! '' exclaimed Hermione in an hurt tone.

`` Him ? You mean Ron ? Who got him ? ``

`` Death-eaters ... Ron ran here to get revenge but he found himself surrounded by them instead. If I had only arrived Sooner ... '' said Hermione in between hiccups as she struggled to find her composure.

Harry felt a gnawing guilt on his stomach as he listened to her story but he tried to crusade it away to be able to think clearly. Then, an alarming estimate suddenly formed on his mind ... '' Accio marauder 's Map ! '' He shouted and within indorsement, the old sheepskin reached his hired hand. He tapped it softly with his wand. `` I solemnly swear that I am up to no adept. '' Slowly the telephone line and alphabetic character appeared on the map.

Harry studied it carefully to see if there were any more enemies around. He found none. 'They must make gotten what they came here for. I wonder why they got Ron ...'He looked at the parchment again and was pleased to get Professor Flitwick heading towards their location.

`` Mischief Managed. '' he murmured softly and map went blank immediately as the diminutive prof entered the threshold. It was time to let the professor in on their little secret.

`` Mr. Mooney, would you care to excuse what happened here ? Minerva said there has been an attempt. '' said the professor as he tried to evaluate the situation.

`` I 'll explicate later, professor ... First, we need to strengthen the wards. The rook is not safe anymore. '' Harry said quickly.

`` But I ca n't possibly do that alone, Mr. Mooney. It needs at least four strong star to do that and if you 're not mindful yet, only the Headmistress and I are physically capable as of the mo. Maybe we could ask some assistance from the Ministry though ... ''

`` prof, we can not await that long. It would be very life-threatening. Besides, you 're forgetting that there 's a student here who could do in that capacity ... ''

`` Yes, I know ... unfortunately, that educatee has already perished in the hands of you-know-who. '' replied the professor almost tearfully as if the mere anamnesis brought back some sad memories to him.

`` No, he 's not. '' replied Harry cryptically as he bent down to whisper the info on the professor 's ears.

The professor 's eyes widened for a moment then it was followed by a radiant grin and a fragile nod of intellect. `` Well ... if that 's the case, shall we begin ? ``

Harry nodded and started to concentrate on their most urgent task. His solitary thought was that they must not fail as he poured all his Energy to augment Mr. Flitwick 's insufficiency. The safety of one C of students and teacher was in their script. As the colored light flowed from their wands to the Mrs. Humphrey Ward outside the rook, Harry felt a certain sensation of fulfilment even though he was gradually beginning to stick out the brunt of such intense magical acquittance.

Despite the tremendous hammering in his head and life-threatening wizard drain, he kept his concentration, barely looking at everyone else. He vaguely heard Professor Flitwick 's input that the Mary Augusta Arnold Ward were impregnable already and that they could block off. He ignored him and continued what he was doing ... .only a few Sir Thomas More holes ... .only a few second gear more ... .there ... it 's finished. The castle was safe ... at least for the base time.

He managed a weak smile at the similarly worn-out prof before he collapsed on the ground.

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Oct 29, 1997
At the infirmary Wing


Harry opened his eyes slowly and was just starting to adjust to his surroundings when he heard a companion drawl from a nearby bed.

`` gladiola you 're awake now, Harry. ''

Harry smiled at the comrade silvery-blond-haired boy who spoke. He was looking quite healthy and rested unlike the terminal time he saw him.

`` Nice to see you 're still alive, Draco. ``

`` I thought you 're going to miss the final confrontation though ... '' replied the boy.

`` What do you think ? What 's the date today ? '' a surprised Harry asked. Then he frowned as a thought occurred to him. `` Why are n't you in disquise ? ``

The boy shifted position to be able to converse properly. There was no tincture of bodily fluid in his voice when he replied. `` It 's Oct 29, just two days before the you-know-what ... ''

`` WHAT ? ? ? '' yelled Harry, alarmed that he had been out for so long.

The boy ignored him and continued. `` Anyway, the night that we 've been attacked, Lucius ... '' Harry raised his eyebrow at hearing him refer to his father by his epithet only. `` ... performed an anti-illusion spell on us. They know. ``

`` How much ? ``

`` Not lots actually. The black eye spell only confirmed what they already knew however, they are wrong on one chronicle. '' Draco paused for gist. `` ... .They thought the third base transferee was Wormtail. ''

A slow smile spread on both of the boy'lips.

`` well ... that mistake could be their downfall. '' said Harry then he eyed genus Draco carefully. `` Are you certainly you do n't want to stay away for that event ? I mean ... ''

Draco looked downcast for a bit before he replied. `` I know what you mean ... and much as I 'm not exactly jumping up and down with joy at the prospect of another encounter with my Father, I realize that it is something that I must do for my own public security of mind. ``

Harry considered this for a moment. There was something that he wanted to do right after the engagement if they got lucky ... future tense plans that only involved him and Luna ... his other Friend too if they wanted to ... but what about genus Draco ? What 's going to happen to him afterwards ? The boy had so much pent-up hatred in his mind that if left to his own device too much, he just might grow up to be the next dark lord.

`` What 's your plan ... I mean after the combat ? '' he asked Draco tentatively.

The boy just shrugged his shoulder joint and sighed heavily. `` I honestly do n't know ... cultivation school perhaps ... then take over our category business organization ... spend some clock time with my female parent ... former than that, I have no idea. '' Draco got up slowly and tried to sit on Harry 's bed. `` Before, I thought my future architectural plan were made. I 'm going to pursue my Father-God 's stride and be another loyal Death-Eater but now, everything has changed and I suddenly found myself living life on a everyday cornerstone with a very changeable medical prognosis of a future. Heck, I do n't even know if I 'm going to live on for that. For all I know, I might not even live long enough to fine-tune. ``

Harry nodded thoughtfully as he pondered his reply. `` I feel the same way, too. '' He stared directly at genus Draco 's heart as if trying to hold up his mind about something crucial. `` Actually, I have some sort of a plan. If we 're rosy enough to emerge victorious in this war, I plan to forget the wizarding world ... permanently. Luna has a option to graduate first or come with me at once. We 're planning to hold up a normal life sentence afterwards ... build a school for the empower perhaps or any former 'normal'byplay. If you want, you may come with us. We can startle anew ... a lifespan without prejudices. It 's your choice. ``

Draco stared dumbfounded at him and immediately pointed one palpitation finger at himself. `` You want ME to follow with you ? Are you serious ? '' Harry nodded solemnly and smiled encouragingly at his new protagonist to instill the seriousness of his offer.

Draco became misty-eyed at once but he carefully hid it by turning his back at Harry and heading quickly to his own bed. `` I 'll think about it, Harry. Thank you. ``

`` Do n't mention it. That 's what supporter are for. ''

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Hermille, Neville and Luna were all huddled at his bedside. Hermione and Neville were impatiently trying to deter him from pursuing his plan while Luna only listened intently at their discussion. Dragon and Ginny were still sleeping peacefully on their beds.

`` Harry, please do n't assure me you 're dangerous ! '' exclaimed Hermione.

`` I already told you my design ages ago. Why act so storm ? '' replied Harry calmly, making it obvious that he was already determined to pursue his program and that no one could possibly realise him change his head.

`` You ca n't possibly do that ! '' said Hermione, her face turning the same coloring as Ron 's hair.

`` Why not ? And it 's not as if we 'd lose contact, you know. You could even arrive with me if you want to. ``

`` Are n't you going to be an Auror ? '' commented Neville, trying to make him see sense.

Before Harry could have any thinking response, prof McGonagall came rushing inside, her center flooded with concern as she waved a small bit of parchment in front line of Harry.

`` Mr. ceramist, what is the meaning of this asking ? '' she queried as if she could not quite believe that such an estimation would occur to Harry.

`` Just what I stated Professor. I want to ingest the NEWTS tomorrow so that I could be considered a full-pledge champion by the 31st. ``

`` But the year is not yet over. You could n't possibly train that exam and qualifying. ``

`` Not to sound too arrogant but I believe I have learned all I need to pass my NEWTs. Please, Professor, this is important to me. I have n't requested for anything since I got here, please grant my request just for this once. I need something to wait forward to. I need to be capable to intend that after the war, I have something to LIVE for. ``

professor McGonagall could not seem to retrieve an appropriate reply for that. `` I see. ``

`` In that pillowcase, Professor, I would like to take the examination early, too. '' declared Hermione resolutely.

An involuntary coughing escaped Neville 's throat when he heard it. `` Hermione ? ``

`` I do n't know about you, Neville, but I am already tired of this war. I wish to live a peaceable spirit after. Besides, is n't it unfair for the professor to fix for the newt of only one mortal ? ``

`` I guess ... but I ca n't possibly take the NEWTs with you ... I do n't opine I would pass. '' said Neville ruefully.

`` You do n't have to do it, Neville. You can detain here. Your family is here whereas Luna and I have none. Hermione 's parents are muggles so it would not be wrong if she wanted to expend more time with them in the muggle world. '' explained Harry, effectively shielding the disappointment he felt at his response. As a lot as he wanted to live on a new life with his booster, he was also very lots aware that they have their own lives to exist too.

`` What about you, Luna ? '' asked Hermione to the younger girl.

`` Harry would be tutoring me so I do n't need to stay here. If I 'm ready, I would issue forth back here to contain my NEWTs. '' said Luna as if it was the most obvious thing to do.

`` Hey, I could do that, too. Hermione and Harry could teach us, right ? '' said Neville excitedly.

Harry did not answer immediately. Instead, he turned to the astonished Headmistress and asked her thought. `` Is it all rightfulness for us to do that, Professor ? ``

`` Well, it 's not a normal recitation in this institution but given your sacrifices, the least I could to is to make an elision in your face as a item of gratitude. Yes, Harry and Hermione could take the newt tomorrow if they 're ready and the sleep of you could be home-schooled and get hold of the exams at a former date. '' replied the weary Professor but she also seemed proud of by their conclusion for a reason that she did not unwrap to them.

`` Energy that also include us, Professor ? '' asked Ginny timidly. Both she and Draco eyed the Headmistress hopefully.

`` Yes, of grade. '' replied the Headmistress good-naturedly.

`` shucks ! '' swore Harry as he remembered something.

`` Language, Mr. ceramicist. '' Harry mumbled a hasty apologia. `` What seems to be the job, Mr. Potter ? ``

`` I just remembered ! How could I have forgotten ! '' Harry berated himself. `` What happened to Ron ? ``

The Headmistress lowered her head at once and Hermione became teary-eyed but thankfully, she did not go against down.

`` I can only assume that Ron is being kept condom. '' replied the Headmistress nervously. `` According to our intelligence web, they kidnapped Ron to see a win-win situation on the 31st. ``

`` What do you think of, Professor ? ``

`` We found out through the Slytherins that the enemies already knew of our architectural plan to sabotage their blast on the solemnisation but they are still going to crowd through with it. If they win, then they would kill Ron for he no longer serves a intent but if they find themselves at a disadvantage, they would use Ron to force the minister - Ron 's beginner - to watch over their biddings. ``

`` But that 's horrible ! '' commented Harry and swore under his breathe once more.

Ginny was too shocked to respond but genus Draco looked worry.

`` Yes, Harry. But that 's how the iniquity intellect oeuvre. ''
Chapter 19 - The marriage proposal


October 30, 1997


Harry and Hermione were both sitting at the opposition ends of a vacant classroom near the Headmistress'function. They smiled at each former for support but somehow they both knew that they did not need it. Their facial expression bore no likeness of nervousness or apprehension towards the early triton. If anything, they were more uneasy about Ron 's condition than anything else and the test was just a welcome recreation.

The first written exam was History of illusion. Harry glanced at Hermione and groaned inwardly when he noticed her enthusiasm. She was clearly in her element and though he was n't exactly dunderhead in that field of study, he still felt a minuscule resentful about her eagerness. He found it very odd. He liked prof Binns and had utmost obedience for his wide knowledge but his preternatural ability to put pupil to restless daze was not really endearing -- he alone could make scholar diminish asleep through a detailed discussion of lamia clan wars and the wild take over of the dark lords of the previous century. Fortunately, Harry had a more competent instructor who patiently drilled the chronicle of thaumaturgy into his wandering genius cells or he would n't be able to answer any of the questions.

... How did Albus Dumbledore licking Grindelwand during his time ? ...

'Well, this is light ...'Harry thought. He and Professor had an in-depth discussion on this topic before hoping that he could find out a lesson or two from the old man 's experience.

... Bonus inquiry : In your vox populi, how can You-Know-Who be defeated ? ...

'This is so pathetic ! They could n't even save his name on paper for goodness'saki ! Anyway, this is easy ...'He was a little put-off by the question. He could write a detailed narration of his clash with Voldemort, the resurrection at the cemetery, the prophecy and his plans to beat the Dark Divine ... possible attacks and curse that he could utilize but he restrained himself ... This was a tactical and rhetorical question that must be treated with precaution. Surely the professor was not seriously expecting him to answer it truthfully so he settled for a uncomplicated response that he hoped would resume his whole thought - squad body of work. That should be enough.

After that came Defense Against the iniquity artwork. Both written and practical tests were as slowly as boiling water as he had expected. There was no dubiousness in anyone 's head that he knew more about it that the prof himself. Charms and tending for Magical Creatures were fairly slow too. He could safely assume that his respective prof for those national became very considerate when they formulated the test. Potions was a totally different matter, though. Snape deliberately made his examination more difficult than usual. It was either Snape was challenging him or he just possess a high regard for Harry 's capabilities but nevertheless, Harry did not mind at all. Apparently, Snape was mortal who would n't let up just because the student was special and he was grateful for that.

Transfiguration was also no better but Harry welcomed the challenge. No favoritism - that was an estimable policy and he would n't be the one to ask for anything substandard.

Harry was aware that the professors were still not happy with his request. After all, if they win the war, there would be no motivation to go. Unfortunately, peace was not just the absence of war in Harry 's opinion. He wanted peace within himself. To be able to walk around without being mobbed ... to be able to delay in a room without being goggled at just because he had the 'scar'... to be able to bask his youth, something that he had been deprived of for so long ... a life without extreme expectations. But perhaps they just did n't understand.

Hermione, Draco, Ginny and Neville must have felt the same too. Whatever happens, they would never be the same again. Dragon would definitely continue to deliver the stigma of being the traitorous son of a death-eater whichever side he was fighting for. Of course, it would temporarily be overshadowed by his part to the fall of darkness but once affair have settled down a bit, multitude would revert to their usual blackwash err - analysis of his role - whether he really turned to the light side because it was the right thing to do or he just did it for selfish reasons.

Hermione would also be forever thought of as the 'brain'in the group - the one who had the solution to everything, another one destined to piss gravid things. citizenry would begin to anticipate more excellent accomplishment from her - perhaps discover a curative for some obscure illness or maybe create a counter-curse for Aveda Kedavra - yes, something to that effect. With all due esteem, she would most probably be able to do that someday but the pressure sensation would be enough to drive her insane any day.

As for Ginny, maybe she was just tired too and a dignified leakage would dedicate her enough time to recoup psychologically and socially. Her actions had severely damaged her mob 's trust in her and she was not make to face up that yet.

And Neville, he really did not need to go. The wizarding community was his world. If they could only find a cure for his parents, then he would be perfectly contented to stay there and make up for lost metre.

With that thought process, Harry finalized his reply and handed it to the proctors who were plainly astounded that he had finished earlier than expected.

`` Are you sure, Mr. Potter ? We were instructed to reach you more time if you requested it since your casing is a fiddling strange. '' said an elderly witch who looked a lot like prof McGonagall except that she had a soft and kindly face of a mother hen.

Harry smiled. `` Thank you Madam but I 'm already done. There 's no pauperism to extend the time. And I believe my friend does n't involve it too. '' He said when he saw Hermione lazily got up from her chair too and handed her own answer sheets which was considerably blockheaded than his.

`` Hey, Herm. Are you sure you did n't quote the hale book there ? '' said Harry jokingly.

Hermione eyed him exasperatedly. `` Of path not. I just had to explicate some thing in detail. You know they might be looking for a particular answer and I had to make sure that I covered all possibilities ... '' she paused for breath for a spell `` ... I 'm not really sure about the animagus transfiguration though. I 'm afraid I would get a deduction there because I was not capable to properly describe the feeling since I have n't experienced it first-hand yet besides ... ''

Harry quickly decided to change the topic before she could launche a thoroughgoing discussion of the run that he wanted to blank out for the metre being. `` Shh ... Hermione ... it 's OK ... You 're going to get a high score ... possibly highest even. Quit worrying. Just be thankful that it 's over. ``

`` Oh, but it 's not yet over, Harry ! '' cried Hermione in anguish, flinging her implements of war at him.

`` I know. But do n't worry. We 'll be able to save Ron somehow. I wo n't let any of my bang ones suffer in evil hands again. '' declared Harry with a homicidal glint in his eyes as he thought about the enemies who just did not know when to quit. `` Why do n't you catch one's breath for now ? You 'll need your intensity level tomorrow ... for Ron, okay ? ``

Hermione discreetly wiped her tears away and went back to her room. Harry smiled at her sadly as he watched her go and subconsciously walked towards the Quidditch field of operations. It was one of the affair that he would miss the most when he return to the muggle world -- the exhilaration he feels when he was flying, the mind-numbing satisfaction he experiences when he caught the snitch mere seconds away from the hands of a suitable rival. But it was not as if he would n't be capable to fly anymore, he rationalized to himself. Perhaps there would fare a metre when he would be comfortable enough to come back and see the new teams play, maybe give them a few confidential information or play a secret plan with them himself. Perhaps in a few years ...

`` Harry ... ''

He turned around and saw the familiar blond-haired Thomas Young man approaching with a broomstick held loosely at his position. He smiled as an outraqeous idea crossed his mind.

`` Accio Firebolt ! '' he yelled and the external touchstone broom handle rushed to his manus, pulsating vibrantly as if it was itching to be used too.

`` Accio Snitch ! '' he yelled once more and the stool pigeon he had caught during his fifth year before Umbridge banned him flew right to his waiting hand. It was just flying around the Gryffindor green room and everyone just ignored it. For some strange reason, Dumbledore did not ask him to reelect the halcyon snitch. He just procured a new one from the store.

The blond-haired figure waited patiently as if he already knew what was going to happen next. `` Just like old sentence eh ? '' He raised one brow as he mounted his broom.

`` Yes, but no rascal business please. '' said Harry teasingly.

`` Hey, I do n't cheat ! '' snorted Draco as he flew around the field to warm up.

`` Yeah right ! Like pulling my broomstick to prevent me from winning was definitely a just show of sportsmanship. '' Harry replied good-naturedly

`` Those were the estimable old 24-hour interval ... ''

`` Nasty old days, you mean ... ''

`` Whatever ... '' Draco casually waved his mitt and signalled him to get down the game.

Harry rolled his oculus as he let go of the snitch. `` Now, let 's play ! ''

The two about excellent flyers at Hogwarts raised their brooms simultaneously, almost hitting each early but their skill and speed prevented them from a very life-threatening hit. The fink suddenly went up respective cadence more but the two was able to follow it quite impressively. Their optic never left the snitch. There were no former actor to imagine of, no bludgers to look out for. It was only the knotty stool pigeon out there and only the better musician would be able-bodied to catch it.

The two were accelerating more and more and anyone who were watching would not even distinguish the musician. They would only see two flashes of green blending through the dark sky. Then, the snitcher changed its trend, forcing the seekers to modify their manoeuvre and counselling, too. No one would catch up with it by just following it relentlessly. Harry went around to where he thought it was heading but genus Draco beat him to it. He laughed as Draco tried to clasp his hand around the winged globe only to grasp void air as the fink escaped once more.

They were so engrossed with their game that they did not notice two female chassis following their every apparent motion, cheering their every move.

Harry and Draco performed some aerial acrobats first as they searched for the snitch, enjoying the game for what it was, not for star sign points or Quidditch cup. Just a game. Then, they both caught heap of the golden flashgun down below, near their limited audience and both dove at break-neck speed, trying to outmatch one another.

Harry could see it now, just a few feet more and he stretched his hand. At the corner of his eye, he saw that Draco was doing the Saame matter.

`` Go Harry ! ''

`` Go Draco ! ``

Harry was snickering now as he saw the panicked expression of Draco as his finger's breadth touched the annex ... then suddenly his laughter vanished and his hired hand unconsciously went to touch his forehead. His scar did not hurt anymore but he could still finger any emotion that Voldemort was exuding. He was used to feeling his ire and annoyance but never elation and pure delight. It was unnerving ... whatever it was that made Voldemort happy must be bad for the light-headed side.

`` I 've got it ! You lost ! '' shouted Draco, waving the golden fink triumphantly. Ginny was hugging him as if he won the Quidditch finals.

`` H-huh ! '' said Harry, caught unaware. His bit of distraction was enough for Draco to catch the formal but it did not inconvenience him at all. What he wanted to be intimate was why Voldemort suddenly felt those emotions a day before the engagement. What the Hades happened ?

`` Harry, I did n't know you were such a sore also-ran. '' teased Draco but his smiling vanished too when he saw Harry 's sincere construction. `` Hey, what 's wrongly ? ``

`` It 's Voldemort. He 's felicitous and I do n't make out why. This is bad. '' replied Harry.

`` Maybe he discovered something that he could use against you tomorrow. '' stated Luna. `` Perhaps he had taken control of the Heliopaths and Crumple-horned snorkacks but they were very overnice and well-disposed creatures. They would not obey him unless they were being threatened. ``

`` Uh-huh ! '' commented Dragon for a deficiency of something intelligent to say.

A very uncomfortable secretiveness followed. Ginny and Luna stared at one another and it seemed that they reached a silent agreement for Ginny suddenly linked her arm to Draco 's and started to perpetrate him away.

`` seminal fluid on, Sir Francis Drake. You need to wash yourself, you stink. '' Ginny broke the tensed lifelessness, wrinkling her lilliputian nose in disgust.

`` I do not ! '' protested Draco in mock horror but followed Ginny back to the castle leaving Harry and Luna alone.

Harry and Luna sat on the primer, ignoring the tickly skunk and dampness earth.

`` I hate to guess of what it could possibly signify. '' said Harry after a while.

Luna embraced him tightly. `` Then do n't mean. It could be a ruse, you know, to flurry you and make you fall back your confidence. ``

`` I guess you have a level there. '' said Harry and shifted his position so he could properly go for her in his arms. `` So are you really sure you want to number with me ? ``

`` Of course, why do you ask ? '' Luna looked at him with her tender eyes that seemed to mellow out his heart.

`` Nothing, just wanted to make sure that I have n't pressured you into doing something you do n't want to do. '' replied Harry weakly.

`` Oh, hon. You know I would follow you to neverland if you tell me to. I love you with all my affection. Do n't you presume cogitate otherwise. '' said Luna and leaned forward to physically assure her young man that he really mean a lot to her.

The fire in both of them ignited furiously and the kiss deepened to gain up for lost time. It had been a long sentence and no one was there to stop them. As they looked up, they caught a glimpse of the stars shining above them, the twinkle reflected in their center. They kissed once More, this sentence Harry 's hands started to vagabond around Luna 's delicate dead body. He could feel her frisson slightly at his touch and he realized that if they did not hold back now, then he would not be capable to control himself anymore. With great reluctance on his role, he extricated himself gently from Luna 's embrace.

`` Umm ... .hon ... It 's tardily ... Maybe we should go to bed now. '' he said hoarsely as if he had trouble controlling his breathing. 'Uh-oh ! Did it come out all right ?'he thought as he noticed Luna 's pixilated smile.

`` I think so too. '' replied Luna as she led him somewhere.

`` Hey, where are we going ? '' he asked dumbly.

`` To your dormitory. '' she replied innocently.

`` Umm ... Luna, should n't I be the one to bring you to your dormitory room ? '' he asked weakly. He did n't really require to end that Nox but he did n't want to pressure her into anything.

`` Harry James I ceramicist ! Sometimes you 're just so dense ... '' she said exasperatedly and started to leave him in the middle of the Quidditch pitch.

Harry was stunned by her reception. `` time lag, waiting ! '' he ran after Luna who was walking aimlessly around the field.

`` What now ? '' she asked not looking back, still a small miffed by his reaction.

`` W-why ? '' He turned her around and saw that there were tears threatening to settle down her rosy-cheeked cheeks.

`` Aaaaarrrgh ! ! ! ! ! '' she screamed in foiling and the tears started to flux uncontrollably. `` What if something happens tomorrow ? What if I die, you die or we both die and we would n't birth the luck again ? ``

Harry looked around in scare and a sudden realization suddenly struck him. She was right. What if something happens that they could not control ? `` Calm down, please. wait ... .please ... just wait here. Do n't leave. I 'm just going to get something. ``

Without waiting for her response, Harry quickly ran to the Gryffindor common room, ignoring the lady asking for the password. He bumped the portrait rather forcefully and depone under his breathe as he rubbed his throbbing forehead.

`` You did n't hand the word ! '' declared the Fat lady accusingly, rubbing her ankles.

`` I was in a haste ! '' yelled Harry.

`` But you 're not supposed to be in here ! '' argued the portraiture, glaring at him.

`` But you know who I am, do n't you ? '' he asked rather stubbornly.

`` Yes, of course of action, but still, you 're not supposed to be here. You do n't know the word. ''

Harry took laboured breathes to calm himself. He realized that he had to change his strategy so that he could get inside. `` Umm ... I apologize for barging in here unannounced. It 's just that there 's something that I must get from my previous room. It is conceal very well and I could n't just summon it. It 's for my lady friend ... I hope you understand. ``

`` Is it the ring ? '' asked the portrait as she eyed him suspiciously.

`` Umm ... .yeah. But please do n't tell anyone. It 's supposed to be a orphic. '' he said, staring at the floor in embarrassment.

To his surprise, the Fat Lady clasped her mitt and sang in delight. `` Oh ! pigeon hawk, why did n't you say so ? I would have let you in immediately. '' she said and the door opened instantaneously.

Harry thanked her profusely and quickly ran to his room, ignoring the odd glances sent his way. He retrieved the tintinnabulation and stared at it intently. He had been planning to propose after the battle but he just realized that he needed to do it as soon as possible for the following day might be too late. arcminute later, he returned to where he left Luna and was glad when she saw her lying on the grass, star-gazing.

He approached her silently, relishing the beautiful painting she presented. He tightened his hold on the man of jewelry in his hand. It was a legacy from her female parent. Something that was handed to him by Dumbledore, among other things, before he passed away.

`` I 'm drab. '' he whispered, afraid to verbalize in a normal voice for it could destruct the humour of the moment.

`` For what ? '' queried Luna in a hushed tone, still refusing to depend in his direction.

`` For acting like an insensitive jerk. '' he replied earnestly. He dropped to his knees and reached for Luna 's result bridge player. `` I just did n't make out what to do. ``

That was rightful. He did not fully cover how abnormal his adolescent life had been until then. Heck, even Neville had more action than he did ... but not due to lack of offers though. He just did not induce the inclining to perform such a sacred act with anybody else. It was a very serious topic for him. He believed that it should only be done at the flop clock time by two multitude genuinely in love with each other. But what if the right time never came ?

Dragon and Ginny had already done it. He saw it when he intruded on Ginny 's judgement before. Perhaps Ron and Hermione too though they never talked about it. Maybe he was just too busy to retrieve about it and the fact that the only person he considered doing it with was catatonic for almost a twelvemonth only made it defective. He was not that primitive. He had read and ogled the Playwitch magazine with Ron out of curiousity but that seemed such a long time ago.

`` Err ... are you still mad at me ? '' he asked tentatively, kissing her hired man lightly as he did so.

Luna slowly got up to face him. `` No, I 'm not mad. A little pee off ... yes ... but not mad. ``

Harry stared at her, biting his crushed lip, unsure of what to do next. He kept on caressing her pull up stakes hand, not fully cognisant that his action at law was starting to pretend her feel warm and tingly all over. Luna raised one lovely brow and pinched his right cheek playfully.

`` Oh, Harry ! You look so lovely when you do that. How could you possibly think that I could persist mad at you when you stare at me like that ? '' said Luna, licking her lip nervously.

Harry tensed when he saw her movement and gazed at her lips as if he could not imagine of anything else. Then, a chirp of a expiration bird brought him back to his senses. Prying his eye away from her inviting rim, he carefully slipped his female parent 's bequest to one of her fingers and kissed it softly.

Luna was speechless as she fixed her eye on the brilliant sapphire Harlan F. Stone etched with a tiny symbolization of a unicorn on her ringfinger. She looked at Harry and almost melted on the dapple when she saw the sincerity and affectionateness in his eyes.

`` After the war has ended, will you give this piteous soul a chance to spend the rest of his life with you, Miss Luna Lovegood ? '' Harry asked her with so much emotion in his voice that she knew it stemmed from the very pith of his being.

She threw her weaponry around him and cried at the sheer exquisite nature of his proposal. `` I will. Oh, Harry ! I will. Thank you for loving me so often. ''

`` No, the pleasure is mine. '' he replied and bent to varnish the proposal with a heart-felt gesture of love.

Glancing at the adept once more, he noticed that Mars was very burnished that Night ... but Urania was brighter ... considerably shining than on any other Nox. Then as if sensing their need for concealment, the clouds gradually moved to cover the moon, effectively shielding them from the light. blemish was temporarily forgotten as two phantasm intertwined and moved in rhythm to a symphony that they alone could hear.

Chapter 20 - Voldemort 's proffer


October 31, 1997


After the breath-taking act that strengthened their adhesiveness, Harry and Luna continued to lay in each early 's arms, just contented on staring at the spread DoT shining brightly above their read/write head. The soft shock and warm cover that Harry conjured made them comfortable enough to desist from going elsewhere. The Night was fading, the impending day of reckoning hid around the street corner, but they were not afraid anymore. They had become unite and the strength of one became the strength of the other.

As they watched the sun rise gradually, they realized that they must pass to their unwashed way now but both were loth to do so. They were still savoring the moment and it was gruelling to let go of the emotions that had engulfed them a few hours ago.

'Who would have thought that we would end up together ?'Harry mused as he stole a glance at the lovely somebody snuggled on his chest of drawers. 'And to call back, I, myself, thought her strange when I first met her ...'

`` I thought you 're quite flaky that fourth dimension too ... '' commented Luna lazily, caressing his chest in random fashion. At seeing his incredulous expression, she added. `` You 're thinking out loud, hon. But do n't worry, I 'm very much in love with you now and that 's what matters. ``

`` True ... true ... Did I mention that'I love you'already ? ''

`` I believe you did, Mr. Potter, several prison term actually. '' replied Luna, giggling softly.

`` Well, let me show you once more ... '' said Harry, his heart twinkling mischievously but a trashy pass distracted him.

It was Dobby.

Harry groaned inwardly. From the looks of the elf 's red face with ears drooping shamefully at the side, he knew that he saw something he should not and was quite abashed by his intrusion.

`` Bad Dobby ! Bad Dobby ! I am so sorry, Mr. Harry Potter. I did not mean to pique you or anything. '' said the house-elf as he repeatedly bumped his head on the soil as punishment.

Harry quickly put on his clothes and pulled Dobby from his self-inflicted chewing out. `` Dobby, block off that ! I 'm not mad at you, just a little embarrassed. ``

`` Mister Harry not furious with Dobby ? '' The house-elf slowly looked up and eyed him hopefully.

`` Hi Dobby ! What brought you here ? '' asked Luna after fixing herself.

The house-elf jumped up and down, whether it was due to panic or excitement was identical. `` The headmistress wanted you in her role now. She said you must get ready. ``

`` Oh ! '' murmured Harry and quickly vanished the cushion and cover. `` We 'll go there now and by the way, you must be there, too. ``

Dobby puffed his chest proudly at his words and apparated immediately to the Headmistress'office. Harry and Luna opted to walk.

The first thing they noticed when they set foot inside the castle was the large number of students milling chaotically around the corridors and some hovering above the fireplaces as if they did not experience how to use one. No professor was in sight, except for brothel keeper Hooch and Filch who were attempting to put some monastic order to the pandemonium that erupted.

They never stopped to ask anyone what the commotion was all about. Instead, they ran as fast as they could to McGonagall 's office.

The meeting has started and all of them could finger the mounting tension as they finalized their plans.

`` I have already ordered Madam Hooch to charge the pupil to Crigod Commune immediately. We do n't want any fatal accident here. Harry, have you already stationed some dementors to guard the seat ? Please be reminded that they should be near enough to batten down the place yet far enough to experience no effect on the people inside. '' said McGonagall in a weary tone.

`` Yes, professor, that has been taken caution of. '' replied Harry then he turned to the house-elves present. `` Kindly ensure that the night strength wo n't be able to apparate out once the battle has begun. We want to finish this war today. ``

The house-elves nodded reverently. `` We are most well-chosen to oblige, kind sir. ``

Harry gave them a warm smile of gratitude before he switched his attention to the minister. `` Mr Weasley, I 'm sure this situation is very concentrated for you knowing that they might use Ron for bargaining, are you sure as shooting you could handle today 's program ? We can come up with some choice if you ca n't. ``

The red-faced master of the burrow shook his head furiously. `` No ! I have to do this not only for my son but for the others as well. I believe we could pull up this off. ``

Harry thought for a moment but relented. `` Very well. ``

`` And I 'm going as well. '' said a delicate vocalism from a person sitting timidly at the far end of the room.

`` Dudley ? '' Harry stared in daze at his cousin-german. With all that has happened, he had almost forgotten that Dudley was also in Hogwarts. `` What are you doing here ? You 're supposed to be flooing to your mom 's home. ``

`` I know but mum said that I should stand by your side today. She said it is little compared to what you have done for us. '' came the reply.

`` And what about you ? What do you retrieve ? '' asked Harry shrewdly.

`` I think she 's properly ... I want to help. ``

professor McGonagall worriedly stepped in. `` Harry, I really hope you 're not considering letting him go. He 's far too Brigham Young for that and is not that whizz in dueling yet. ``

Harry sighed inadvertently. `` The headmistress is compensate, Dud. Besides, your mum needs you more. There are lots of mass who need protection at Crigod 's. ``

`` B-but -- ``

`` No arguments now, please. I really appreciate the fact that you offered to help and that alone is enough for me. I also know you 're gifted but, Dud, you 're needed elsewhere. Do you understand ? '' said Harry in a comfort voice.

`` Oh, ok. '' agreed Dudley reluctantly and left the elbow room as quietly as he had come.

When Dudley has left, Harry surveyed the grim but determined faces around the room. One could assume that they were all ready to front death but Harry knew they were all aflutter as netherworld. Who would n't ? Well, it seemed that a pep lecture was in monastic order ...

`` I know what we 're going to do today is very difficult and I believe it 's scaring the Hell out of everyone but we have trained comprehensively. There 's nothing to fear. We are better prepared in this war now. We have more powerful friend on our side of meat. Let me kick in you the odds : Due to our past times elbow grease, Voldemort 's death-eaters have dwindled down to a measly 539
and most of them are kids. We have 317 fully train aurors and hotshot, 84 highly up to DA members, not to name the advanced DA penis who could subscribe to on at least five death-eaters each and the other noncombatants who are most willing to aid us should the motivation arises. The horror-inducing dementors are also on our side ... We also have some hobgoblin ... giants .... centaurs ... house-elves ... fairies ... supporting our crusade. What else do we involve ? Voldemort 's only hold over the wizarding is the frightening memory of the killings, torture, and Chaos during his sovereignty of affright but it 's all in the yesteryear now. '' Harry paused for a spell and noticed the group relaxing slightly as they listened to his manner of speaking. `` We can do this ... We can win this war ... We just have to believe in ourselves. Remember, we have more to lose but even more to gain. ``

The chemical group applauded him warmly when he concluded his piffling pep talk of the town.

`` So, are we set for old Voldie now ? ''

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At the Hogsmeade Plaza


The program has begun with a abbreviated background about Voldemort, how he came into might and what he had done before the-boy-who-lived defeated him for the start time.

Then for the side by side part, the ministry erected a magnified pensive ( good manners of Harry ) that depicted what happened to the thaumaturge 's stone, the basilisk and finally the resurrection of the dark God Almighty during the end of the Triwizard Tournament.

Several the great unwashed were instantly aghast at what they saw. They knew famous Harry thrower, the-boy-who-lived, but no one actually realized the repulsion he must have endured to hold out up to his name. For a hour, they questioned the righteousness of their belief of pinning all their hopes on a young boy. They had unwittingly stripped him of his youth. Falco columbarius, it was harsh for anyone !

This was followed by a forgetful breather -- a presentation of a right wizard duel and a somber sensation dance that involved a man and a charwoman swaying to a haunting tune while riding a broomstick and flying slowly around the stage.

Then the Minister announced the next part of the syllabus - the reenactment of Voldemort 's frustration exactly a class ago. Everyone paused to watch. This was the bit that they have all been waiting for. They have read in the papers that 'You-know-who'was defeated but only a pick out few knew how.

As the reenactment was being performed, the Minister and the others eyed all the ingress with trepidation. The public presentation was about to end when people felt a sudden change in the ambience. Gone was the excitement and fascination in the consultation story. It was replaced with dread and affright as person slowly approached the stage.

It was lord Voldemort. There was no mistaking the ruby red eyes that was glowing dangerously, the claw-like fingers and the malevolent posture he exuded. He walked towards the stage like royal house. People parted to collapse way to the fledgeling. Some even fainted at the raft of his revolting face that seemed to belong to the dickens himself. His claws threatened to squeeze the lifetime out of anyone who dared stand in his way.

Following him were his most believe pal, swaying their robes in a dignified fashion and removing their lens hood as if to proudly display their face to the hushed crowd. Some of them came from the most prestigious families and their fraudulence was evident as they dragged a bound and bloodied teenage boy whose wearing apparel was almost unrecognizable from the cuts and bruises he suffered while in captivity. The red pilus was the lone thing that gave his identity away.

Hermione fumed at the sight of his beau but her good sentience dictated that she should not do anything yet. It would be too dangerous to act on impulse. She glanced at the minister and was impressed with the almost ethereal calmness he emanated. It was almost as if he was not staring at his injured son but it was just an act. oceanic abyss interior, she knew the minister of religion would care zero more than to literally rupture the man who dared harm his son into miniscule pieces.

`` fantasy seeing you here, Voldemort, or is it Tom ? '' greeted the government minister, devoid of any emotion.

`` Do n't ever call me that again. Where 's the boy ? '' demanded Voldemort.

Harry stepped on the level and hastily removed the concealing charm on his nerve for everyone to see. `` I 'm here, Tom. ''

`` I know. '' master Voldemort grinned maliciously at him and he did not like it all. Something about Voldemort 's arrogant bearing made him a picayune mistrustful. It was as if the dark master knew something he did not.

As if sensing his thought, Voldemort leered at him once more, baring his painfully hideous look in his behalf then spoke in a cold voice that was supposed to institutionalize chill down his spine ; only what he felt was revulsion instead of fear.

`` …neither can know while the other survives… '' The dark lord stated. `` Do you have any idea that recently, I have been seriously harboring the thought of recruiting you ? You would have been a worthy addition to my inner social status. Together, we could deliver reigned the wizarding earthly concern and spew it with all the impure races but I 've changed my intellect. Thanks to your pathetic and despicable friend here. I am now aware that it 's not potential. ``

Harry forced a stoic expression and glanced at the bloodied face of his best friend and instantly felt pity for what he must take undergone. There was no trace of anger in his friend 's face, only compunction and exhaustion, and that was enough for him to understand that Ron did not give away him purposely.

`` I 'm sorry, Harry. I 've tried but I 'm not just sound enough. '' Ron managed to say, his eye pleading for forgiveness.

`` That 's all rightfield, Ron. He would have found out eventually anyway. '' He tried to conciliate his friend 's guilt.

`` I am such a butt ... '' said Ron and Harry realized he was apologizing for a different reason.

`` Yes, you are. But you 're still my skillful friend, Ron. ``

`` T-thanks, mate ... ''

`` How touching ! '' mocked the dark lord before shifting his gaze back to Harry. `` And do you have it away what else I 've learned, potter ? ``

`` Well, actually no, but I 'm sure you 'd tell me anyway so better get on with it. '' replied Harry lazily, yawning for upshot, as if the solid thing was too bore for him. The result he 'd been aiming for was soon visible in his opponent 's case. Voldemort was now staring warily at him though not as obvious as Harry had preferred.

`` The prophecy only stated that it is possible for you to kill me but still, the probability of it taking lieu was only fifty percent. Meaning, it could also be the former way around. Tsk…tsk…tsk…what a pity ! All those years of cooking …and all for nothing ! '' Voldemort suddenly laughed and peered intently into Harry 's look as if searching for a response of some form but failed. `` But I 'm not that cruel you know… '' Harry merely raised an eyebrow at this, patiently urging him to go on. `` I will construct you a deal. Let 's have some fun first. Choose any game you want and I 'll let your friend go if you win. ``

`` And what if I lose ? ``

`` Then I shall take in your head. ``

Harry 's judgement worked overtime. This was a chance to fall the sum of blood shed in the last conflict. Of course, he could not really bank the dark lord to follow with the rules and agreements but there was no harm in trying.

`` Let 's conjure the stakes higher then…If I win, you and your followers will be at our disposal. If you win, the wizarding humans shall be yours… ''

Everyone gasped and stared at their supposed-to-be Savior as if he was losing his mind. Even Voldemort eyed him apprehensively for a moment.

`` Harry ! You 're being totally imbecile ! '' yelled Hermione in defeat but Harry ignored her plea.

`` Bloody stupe Gryffindors ! '' Draco murmured under his hint, glaring at Harry for result but found himself observing the outcome with growing fascination. Harry 's singular approaching to the office intrigued him greatly.

Voldemort sneered with apparent disgust at the unfaithful son of his most trust follower before addressing his repeated enemy. `` Your foolishness astounds me ! Do n't you recognise that you 're just making things easier for us ? '' stated Voldemort evenly. He was still puzzled by thrower 's sudden change of tack.

Harry ignored him too. `` So, do you agree ? ``

`` Naturally. What 's the game then ? ``

`` pass coin. '' He declared defiantly, daring Voldemort to refuse to wager the muggle biz but the drear lord did not say anything except cast a suspicious eye on him, silently weighing his motif for choosing it.

The reaction of the audience was more vocal. Some muggle-borns laughed nervously at the seemingly ridiculous hypnotism while pure-blood whizz seemed rum yet highly disbelieving at the same time.

`` He lost it ! ``

`` What 's a 'Toss Coin'?

`` Harry, are you out of your judgment ? ! ? ``

`` He ca n't be serious ! ``

Amidst the din, Luna instantly sent a telepathic message to reassure Harry .'I told you…you are really bizarre but I like it…play with his idea. Old Voldie 's already growing anxious. Maybe you should try my proficiency later…see if it works…'
'What proficiency ? The spaced-out one ?'replied Harry through his mind.

'Yeah, if you want to make him really uncomfortable. That one never failed to apply multitude the creeping before .'said Luna in an amused tone.

Harry laughed inwardly .'I 'll keep that in intellect .'

The death-eaters noticed his amusement and were extremely disturbed by it. `` headmaster, are you quite trusted this is not a lying in wait ? ``

They eyed Harry warily. They were no question coming up with their own direful version of the game - imagining it to be some kind of an exceedingly vicious and red affaire d'honneur of some sort. After all, was n't it what they came here for ? The roue and bloodshed ? The joy of killing, torturing and instilling fear in the hearts of those who oppose their noble vision ?

`` silence ! '' the shadow lord hissed angrily. matter were not going exactly as he planned and the matter that he hated most next to thrower was the despairing feel of not being in control. Unfortunately, he could not stake out of potter 's challenge now. `` Shall we lead off ? '' he spat as contemptuously as he could muster.

`` Certainly. Here is a galleon. Pick the side you want and the one who wins two out three tosses wins the plot. '' declared Harry, his sassing curling slightly at the end in meek amusement.

Voldemort spitefully chose the 'Head'division. Harry only smirked at his choice.

`` Figures ... You always had to be the 'Head'of something, do n't you ? But unluckily for you, I 'll always be here to 'Tail'you. '' commented Harry as he calmly enlarged the coin for everyone to see. Then he addressed the audience. `` Kindly listen everyone. This is a vastly known MUGGLE game and was probably played by our old champion here once or twice when he was not yet officious being the nighttime lord ... ''

Voldemort nodded his headway unconsciously and was horrified when he realized what he had just done. Several masses were astounded as they witnessed the action and realized the full-of-the-moon logical implication of his words. Even the death-eaters flinched at the Revelation of Saint John the Divine. They had never truly believed that the boy was telling the the true when he taunted them before of Voldemort 's questionable heritage but here was an indisputable grounds and they were quite unnerved by it.

Harry stole a glance at Voldemort 's smoke figure and decided not to overstretch his forbearance this early on. `` Anyway, the coin has two English - the header and the Tail. To be fairish, both Voldemort and I are going to toss it then whoever 's side of meat appears wins that turn. '' Harry raised his baton. `` On the count of three ... ..1 ... ..2 ... ..3 .... ''

Both Voldemort and Harry used their wands to flip the galleon then waited in antipation for the outcome.
The consultation, too, held their hint as they intently observed the steadily declining swirl of the coin until it finally stopped.

Tailb

The entire light slope cheered and were doing high-fives of their own while death-eaters pointed their sceptre ominously at them but could not really do anything.

Harry sighed with ministration and grinned. `` Well, I win. Sorry, Tom. '' he said though not feeling sorry at all.

Voldemort glared at him in rejoinder and concentrated hard for the bit toss.

`` On the count of three ... 1 ... .2 ... ..3 .... ''

Again, they both used their sceptre to toss the galleon, but this time, Harry felt something that he should not sustain. He glanced surreptitiously at Voldemort and noticed his head furrowed in density. He shifted his gaze to the galleon and confirmed with disgust that Voldemort was wandlessly controlling the galleon for it to devolve in his favor.

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The death-eaters immediately sent dark Mark on the sky in their excitement, shocking the wits out of those who were not able to witness the solemnisation, while the luminance side booed and tried to thrust some dark cloaked flesh out of the way to get a improve view, momentarily forgetting that those were death-eaters they were jostling aside.

'Damn !'Harry thought. 'This man could not even play decently .'

`` Looks like I won, potter. '' Voldemort had regained his self-confidence in winning the indorse toss and was taking great pleasure in rubbing it in.

`` Just as I have expected ... you wo n't honor the normal of the plot, Tom. You could never flirt a clean game if your life story depended on it. '' stated Harry, his look clearly showing his disgust at the man.

`` That 's what makes me who I am, thrower. '' sneered the dark lord.

`` fine ... If that 's what you want, then I 'll give it to you -- full phase of the moon bam. Do n't say I did n't warn you. '' Harry said as the air startled to sizzle with Energy.

`` On the count of three ... 1 .... ''

`` convey it all you 've got, Tom. Do n't hold back. '' talk Harry ominously, his middle never leaving his opponent 's face.

`` ... 2 .... ''

`` I wo n't. '' declared Voldemort with the same intensity but Harry did not miss the tenuous waver in his tone.

`` ... 3 .... ''

The galleon was tossed for the final time and everyone waited with flutter breath as the strike spun continuously but instead of losing pep pill, the galleon appeared to twirl quick than before until no one could clearly prognosticate the potential termination of the final toss ...

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Chapter 21 : The Final pass


The entire light side watched with great trepidation as Voldemort launched a full attack on the galleon, staging some highly complicated manoeuvre to force it to fall down in his favor. With a combining of verge and wandless spells hurled at it, the defenseless coin slowly started to bend towards the evil man while its swirling became more delirious. For one horrific arcsecond, they had all thought that the wickedness lord would win. It was only a simple column inch from the soil and the wizard Christ seemed unable to do anything but hold out one hired hand to keep it from falling.

Evidently anticipating his victory, Voldemort gave a triumphant sneer at Harry. `` Thank you for making matter easier, Potter, and for that, I might even let you live but I ca n't speak for your friends though. They might even be plotting your grisly slaying as I speak. Is n't it depressing that the people you swore to protect will be the 1 to erase you from existence ? Poor kid ... tsk..tsk ... tsk ... and to think I really enjoyed the times we spent together. Perhaps we can have a proper duel again some time ... if you 're still alive, that is. ''

To his surprise, however, Harry seemed unfazed by his taunts.

'' The one with the power to vanquish the Dark Lord had come…and the wickedness God Almighty will grade him as his equal, but he will have power the wickedness Lord knows not ...

`` What are you talking about, Tom ? The biz 's not over yet. '' said Harry. `` In fact, it 's just warming up. '' With that, he promptly flicked one finger and the coin swung to the other side at a blink of an eye.

Voldemort 's unrest as Harry tipped the coin was priceless. The dark lord exerted considerable power to prevent the coin from falling. He barely made it in time and now his aspect was just plain deadly. No mirth ... No playing games anymore ... and Harry realized that, too, for he immediately enclosed the arena surrounding him and Voldemort with a shield spell to protect the hoi polloi from being hit by any stray or ricochet curse.

Once more, the coin was stuck in the middle, whirling in a state of lawlessness and the air began to reek of burnt metallic element as the concluding toss intensified. They did not know it yet but the countless charm thrown was beginning to contract its toll on the coin. The lone matter that was preventing it from being destroyed was its retain flier motility holding all spells at bay. Then for some queer reason, all the effect applied gravitated towards the CORE then shot upwards at a speed of light.

Harry looked stunned for a mo, at a loss as to what could possibly be causing this eldritch natural event, then his eyes widened in alarm as he realized what Voldemort was intending to do. He tried to block the combined spells from going upwards but between controlling the coin and maintaining a buckler magic spell around them, he realized that he may not take enough strength to attain everything at once.

Voldemort was harnessing their combined energy to open up a portal -- a portal that would release who-knows-what-kind-of-spirits but knowing him, it would definitely not be apotheosis and querubins. Harry 's fears were confirmed as the once peaceful earth began to escape from tremendously at the vociferous disruption of nature 's balance. More and More people were succumbing into the foolish belief that 'apocalypse'had come to end all things. And as if that was not enough, a terrible storm started to brew ... with jounce of lightning forming eerie cast in the sky.

Harry took a few seconds to absorb everything that was happening around him. The rain had poured and the skag and lightning added a certain horse sense of foreboding to the current situation. Summoning his remaining strength, Harry pointed his baton at the galleon.

`` MAXIMO REDUCTO ! ! ! '' He felt the hurry of energy course through his wand, blasting the coin into tiny pieces. The effort greatly drained his effectiveness but he hoped it would be enough to staunch the invocation.

The grinding sound of exploding alloy disrupted everyone 's denseness and clock time seemed to stand up still as every unmarried eye followed each particle that was falling on the ground. Harry thought that it had gone well until he felt a stinging wiz on his right hand.

`` appear ! The boy 's wand is on fervor ! '' exclaimed one observer.

Harry promptly dropped the sceptre as the heating plant became unendurable and watched in thwarting as it was consumed by the flame. Apparently, the rain was not enough to keep it from burning. 'Damn baton ! Too fallible for my need… I wish I could consume my old wand back…'he thought wryly. Wandless magic was swell but he was also aware that he would be overcome with fatigue duty Oklahoman than he preferred.

The onlookers stared at each other, wondering who won the game and what would happen now that Harry no longer had a wand but nobody could put up an acceptable response.

`` You-know-who was obviously using some sneaky tricks therefore Harry ceramicist won by default. '' said an old Stephen Samuel Wise man, nodding his head slightly in reflection.

`` Idiots ! Did n't you see he put down that tinker's damn coin cause he was losing ? '' yelled one of Voldemort 's slaves, furious that anyone dared to evoke that his headmaster lost.

`` Hey, hey ! Watch your language, Edward Young man ! Mr potter only did that because your skipper was damaging the ozone layer by directing all the muscularity upwards. '' quipped another one. Clearly, no one had correctly guessed what the wickedness master was doing yet.

Voldemort, however, was quick to repoint his finger on his competition. `` That 's vociferous cheat, Potter ! '' he roared in madness as the energy faded gradually.

`` And what do you call that - funfair play ? '' Harry retorted angrily, pointing at the remaining rays of Inner Light. He had hoped that he had halted the summoning but he was too late ... a pocket-size hole has already been created ... and he had no scepter now.

Voldemort noticed his wand 's absence too and the malevolent smirk returned to adorn his charred brim. `` It would n't be long now, thrower. Just wait ... '' the darkness Maker stated with utter malice then, completely ignoring the boy, he raised his hired man and began chanting an ancient spell that no one has heard of before. His well-nigh patriotic servants apparated later to form a human shield around him.

…ku ya ba ri no ku wes
Ti tee kumen
Ah ha….ah ha
Ti kumen ah ha….

Upon realizing that the game was over, people ran around like maniac, unsure of what to do and where to assume refuge. Chaos consumed the entire plaza. Some had the ripe horse sense to apparate to prophylactic but others seemed to block the fiddling affair called 'magic'that all hag and wizards could perform especially in multiplication of dire need.

The death-eaters outside the set took the disruption as a signaling to hex the disoriented people to their affectionateness'message. trolling, giants, lycanthrope and early wickedness creatures shortly joined in the uproar. Fortunately, the sun has not fallen yet, effectively hindering the comer of Voldemort 's most powerful allies -- the blood-sucking predators and zombie. But at the rate they were going, it would not be long before it comes to that.

Aurors and Order member did not waste any time though. As soon as they noticed the new arrivals, they quickly shot red Muriel Spark on the sky to signal that it was time for the reinforcer to make it. The lofty centaurs were the first ones to do the 'call', followed by the goblins ... and there were giants and spider too ! They were led by a grim-faced Hagrid whom none had seen for a long time but it later became ostensible that his hard work with the creatures had paid off.

Soon, a full-pledged fight had erupted at the still crowded plaza. Troll against trolling ... giants against giants ... centaurs against loup-garou ... giant wanderer against other dark creatures ... magician against whiz ...

'This war causes nothing but death and destruction .'Harry thought as he witnessed the battle unfold. 'Our world should not be like this. We could all co-exist and live peacefully .'He was sickened by the situation thus, strengthening his closure to end the war that day.

As per agreed battle position, adult wizards tackled the death-eaters attacking innocuous and naked civilians and the DA extremity handled those in the immediate vicinity of Harry. On first glance, the arrangement seemed foolish and severe but they all agreed that although DA penis could plow dingy mavin, it would be very difficult for them to wander spells where there were several noncombatants in the line of fire so the Order just assigned the Loretta Young guardian to watch over their binding and serve the portkey makers in their job.

Professors McGonagall, Flitwick and Vector ( portkey makers ) were the single in burster of the production of pre-arranged portkeys that would channel the unacquainted bystanders to various safe home. Unfortunately, its statistical distribution was proving to be a very challenging task for the assigned DA penis since death-eaters had a awful use of getting in their way. Violent confrontations just could not be avoided even if they wanted to. Once or twice, each of them missed death by a few inches but fortunately ended up with only aching consistence, badly broken osseous tissue and severely wounded physique. Nothing major. No cause for alarm. It was just the usual.

ma'am Pomfrey, brothel keeper Pince and former military volunteer healer from St. Mungo 's were the ones handling the casualty. There was simply no sentence to go to the Hogwart 's hospital wing and they had to arouse an lag clinic behind the stage. They worked overtime healing the wounded and mending snap off bones while prof Severus Snape labored on the mass product of healing, reviving and strengthening potions in his make-shift testing ground beside the clinic. Peter Pettigrew worked as his helper. Some ministry officials and aurors were sent to protect them from impairment. Only heaven knew how many would have been dead if they were not that adept in their elect field.

As for Harry, he concentrated on the vile animal before him who spearheaded the deed of fury and demolition. Hopefully, the house-elves led by Dobby were faring well in their Post. He would n't want Voldemort and his cronies to just vanish when the going gets too boisterous for them like what happened in the section of Mysteries.

He looked up again. The hole was getting wider and if he did not rectify it at once, things could become really ugly for them. 'Damn ! He was really invoking the spirits !'He cursed himself mentally as he realized that he did not have any inkling at all on how to counter that ancient spell. He should take paid more attention to the contentedness of the prophecy.


…yariks ariks …yariks ariks
ti kumen ah-ha
ah-ha ku ya ba rin …..


`` ABSOLUTO SCELLER ! '' Harry wandlessly attempted to close the jam but to his dismay, his downright sealing magic spell had no effect whatsoever. It did not even reach the target.

At the turning point of his eye, Harry noted that the go on DA appendage seized the chance to rescue Ron. There was no hesitation in their movements. Ginny and Neville viciously attacked the death-eaters while Luna and Hermione attempted to cure and revive Ron. Draco, being the natural drawing card that he was, rapidly assigned DA fellow member to strategic locations while the red-headed boy was being healed. 'Good. At to the lowest degree Ron 's in dependable hands now .'he thought.

`` INCENDIO ! impediment ! '' Harry furiously flung the curses at the death-eaters within the Mexican valium. There was only one thing in his thinker. He had to let on through Voldemort 's barrier.

The death-eaters erected their own protective ward while throwing their own jinx at Harry.

`` stupe boy ! Why do n't you just give up ? '' snarled Mcnair as he hurled a complete reductor torment at Harry but the boy only diffused the spell.

`` NEVER ! '' shouted Harry in between defensive attitude and offensive tour. He was already worn out from all his earlier exertion but he did not desire to back out.

`` LATIGO INFLAMORE ! ! ! '' a flame rope emerged from Rookwood 's hands and whipped Harry with it.

One lash collided with Harry 's backrest and he almost fell over from the stinging sense of burning figure but he did not let it distract him from his main target. Fuming with rage, he retaliated with an ultimate freezing charm to translate the unsavoury tool unusable.

`` You have nestling too, Rookwood. How would you feel if someone of your own form suffer your tiddler just because they happened to be on the reverse side ? '' he queried the man who used to go for the ministry, an delegacy sworn to protect the people.

`` No children of mine shall oppose our noble causa. If they do, I will pour down them myself. '' Rookwood retorted in an icy tone, leaving Harry with no doubt that his loyalty to his skipper was above any other.

`` merlin ! You 've really sold your mortal to the Beelzebub and for what -- a few thousand galleons ? '' shouted Harry in disbelief.

`` For power, ceramist ... .and glory ... '' It was Lucius who answered this prison term, eyeing Harry with so lots contempt that had it been potential, he would have died immediately from his withering glare.

`` Really ? As far as I can see, Voldemort was hoarding all the baron and as for glory ... .there 's nothing glorifying about what you 're doing. In fact, you 're just disgracing your name. '' stated Harry dryly.

`` PETRIFICUS TOTALUS ! ``

`` CRUCIO ! ``

`` IMMOBILUS ! ``

`` STUPEFY ! ``

`` AVEDA KEDAVRA ! ``

The curses from the enrage death-eaters came flying simultaneously. Harry struggled to fudge them all while shooting queasy hexes of his own but his exhaustion was catching up with him. His reflex response was slowing down.

`` HYDROXY OXYDUS ! ! ! '' Three vox yelled at once.

Harry spun around to see who had cast the spell. One was Ron. There was still some tracing of the agony but he seemed definitely better. Behind him were Luna and Hermione who were smiling warmly at him.

`` Glad you 're back, first mate. Are you surely you 're all right ? '' said Harry excitedly as he clapped his bestfriend on the back.

`` I 've been better but there 's no way you can prepare me miss the fun. '' replied Ron, grinning from ear to ear.

`` Hey, need any help ? ''

One hand tapped Harry 's shoulder and a associate passion immediately flooded his wholly being as he saw Ginny, Neville and Dragon standing behind, ready to fight with him. He was very fortunate indeed to have such fast protagonist. He smiled and nodded. `` I could definitely use your aid against those imbecile. '' he said, pointing his fingerbreadth on the death-eaters who were still slightly disoriented after the H2O carom spell.

Voldemort 's lackey were greatly dismayed by the intrusion and conveniently forgot that they were supposed to guard their passe-partout. They each tackled one of the advanced DA extremity who were more than eagre to practice session what they 've trained so hard for.

Harry was thankful to be away from Voldemort 's menacing and revolting mien for a while but his momentary recess was over. He tried every knock-down spell imaginable to cark the dark Maker but nothing seemed to be working. It was apparent that the ancient conjuration was protecting him until he could cease the invocation. Getting dire, he scanned the crowd once more to reckon for someone who could potential contribute him some relevant answers but all was busy fighting or healing.

He dared to look up once More and was deeply appalled when he witnessed some ghostly physique emerging from the hepatic portal vein and various to a greater extent were fighting to fly the coop from their confinement. To make things worse, the tempest had already escalated into a tropical cyclone and thunder and lightning were multiplying the fright factor for almost a chiliad times.

'Potter .'A representative spoke softly in his head.

'... and I 'm hearing voices again ... dandy ... just corking !'

'POTTER .'

'... the voice just would n't go away ...'

'POTTER ! ! ! !'The voice was more insistent this time.

A lightning suddenly blinded him from everything and he could see nothing but white ... pure white..and the voice seemed so vacuous ... could it be..'God, is that you ? Have you gone to take back the bad liquor ?'asked Harry tentatively, feeling ridiculous yet curious at the same time.

'What the pit are you rambling about, ceramicist ?'The articulation roared in his head, followed by a sure cruddy remark about dim-witted Saviour blah-blah-blah ...

'Professor Snape ... ?'Harry slowly turned around saw a frowzled prof Snape who was still carrying respective containers of freshly made potions on his hands. The professor must hold realized what happened too and decided to serve. He was mentally communicating with him and there was no doubt that too much fumes and chemical substance were making him a niggling cranky.

'Good. I thought we 've lost you for a arcminute there .'A huge sigh of relief followed then ... 'WHAT THE blaze ARE YOU wait FOR ? SUMMON THE DE-MEN-TORS NOW ! ! ! THEY 'RE THE ONLY ONES THAT CAN ambuscade THE SPIRITS ! ! !'

No response.

'POTTER ? ! ?'the voice inquired in an exasperate note yet there was also a slight tinge of concern.

'Ooops, sorry, Professor. Just wanted to take a leak indisputable that it 's not old Voldie flirting with my head .'

Snape 's lone response was a abrupt and sarcastic comeback. Harry smiled inspite of himself. 'Still the same old git ...'

'I heard that, thrower !'

'Just kidding ...'Harry summoned the dementors, measured to give enough Numbers to protect the safehouses.

Within minutes, the temperature dropped scurvy than before and the atmosphere became instantly subdued as several dementors glided towards Harry and waited for book of instructions. The few remaining noncombatants fainted and DA member rushed over to bring their consistence to safety.

`` It 's clip for you to run. Capture those malignant spirits ! '' The dementors bowed slightly and went on their way to hunt the wandering souls.

Soon, the plaza was filled with loud screeching of protest by the life. They had just escaped their prison and were definitely agonized by the outlook of being locked up once more. Voldemort was positively livid when he saw what Harry was doing and more so when he noticed that his minions were being beaten to a pulp magazine but for some reason, he did not appear too concerned.

... The Dark Lord would bring up the flavour but the one would entrap their person ... his handmaid shall be overcome ...

Harry then slumped on the ground in enervation and decided to find out how the others were doing. He was rapturous to get out that they were winning. All the devoid bystanders had been led to safety. Ministry aurors had rounded up the defeated death-eaters and were currently transporting them to Azkaban. well-nigh of the shadow puppet were slaughtered and the few survivors had fled. The dementors were having a subject field day and most of the spirits had been contained. But he did not allow himself to be complacent. Anything could occur within the next few minutes and the tide could still change state against their favor easily. His heart swelled with superbia when he observed that none of his friends needed any assistance at all except for Draco who seemed to be struggling within himself as he fought with his own founding father. This is going to be very interesting .'he thought.

`` Father, how could you be so blind ? The iniquity overlord has given you nothing. You 've traded your soul for nothing. Is n't your family more important than that monster ? '' stated Draco calmly, pleading his father to interpret.

`` hokum ! You 've spent too lots clock time with the mudbloods and muggle-lovers to fully comprehend the nobility of our cause. The Malfoy 's have always been intelligent enough to discern where our loyalties should lie and I thought you 're just as clever but no -- you had to consort with inferior people. You 're a ignominy ! '' With that, Lucius threw swearword at Draco with such violence that no one would even think that they were related.

Draco threw enchantment meant to conquer and not to harm his Church Father while Lucius, being the heartless asshole that he was, showed no clemency at all as he hurled powerful dark curses on his only if tike. In fact, he did not even hesitate to enunciate the direful words when his son fell down after being hit with a particularly nasty spell.

`` How dare you humiliate me in strawman of my Master ! Aveda ... ... ... ... ... Kedavra ! ''

Harry suddenly went numb. He saw Draco 's center widened with horror and lugubriousness as the minuscule common light sped towards his limp form.

Draco closed his eyes, accepting his terrible fate. He would n't take to the woods anyway ... he could n't displace. He just could n't conceive that his own flesh and roue could be that ruthless.

Harry saw all this and felt remorse for the boy. He used to experience sorry for himself because his parents were killed when he was still a sister but Draco definitely had it worse and though he used to be an arrogant holy terror, he did not merit this treatment from anyone especially from that pitiable excuse of a man.

... a terrible thunderstorm would make it at the fourth dimension when the last conflict shall be fought ... heptad fast allies shall be with him ... but one will not outlast ...

`` NOOOOOOO ! ! ! ! '' With a sudden kick of epinephrine, Harry attempted to fend off the killing curse but it was too potent. Lucius must have felt such hefty hatred towards his son. Without a thought for his own base hit, Harry swiftly leapt to promote him out of the way. He thought they both made it to safety until he felt something hit him sharply at the back. As he fell on the ground, a Wyrd idea occurred to him ... 'Is this how death 's supposed to palpate like ?'

He sensed someone rush to his side, embracing him tightly. `` Oh, my God ! Are you all right, hon ? ``

'Hon ?'Harry opened his eyes tentatively and was stunned at the view before him. Ginny and Neville had their scepter pointed at an immobilized Lucius. Dragon was weakly attempting to stand up and judging from his glazed manifestation, he also could n't consider that he was still alert. But the image of Ron consoling a dolorous Hermione was deeply disturbing.

`` W-what happened ? '' he asked worriedly.

Ron did not answer. Instead, he let his top dog hang low and pointed one quivering finger at a figure lying on the ground.

Harry gradually turned his gaze to where Ron 's finger led to, fearing the worst but he had to know. A gloomy quiet followed as he stared in jar at the limp and lifeless manikin of the one who saved his life.

It was Dobby -- - Dobby, the house-elf.

It was then that he realized how a good deal he must consume meant to Dobby for him to do that. And before he realized it, tear had begun to fall on his impertinence as everything that Dobby had done for him come flashing back in his memories.



`` Dobby has come…to warn you…There 's a plot…a secret plan to make terrible things… ''

`` Err…Dobby, why do n't you sit down ? ``

`` Sit down ? Sit down ? I 've never been asked to sit down by a wizard…like an equal… ''

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`` Why are you doing this, Dobby ? ``

`` Dobby has to admonish Harry thrower and if my skipper knew….Dobby had to press his hands… ''

`` So you sent those bludgers to help me ? ! ? Be glad that my bones have not grown back or I 'd throw strangled you to death… ''

`` Dobby is used to expiry terror, sir. Dobby gets them five time a day at home…. ``

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`` What can Dobby do for you, Mister Harry ceramist ? Do you need some biscuit ? ``

`` No, Dobby. I just dropped by to give your talent. ``

`` Oh, Mister Harry potter is so kind. Thank you very much ! ! ! '' Dobby hugged him and jumped up and down as if seven pair of windsock were the most precious gift in the world.

`` Just call off me Harry. That 's what my booster call me. ``

`` A f-friend ? You think of Dobby as a f-friend ? ``


Dobby had risked his life numerous prison term to serve him. He broke the house-elf code to warn him of the peril ahead and suffered severe injuries because of it. If it were not for Dobby, he would n't have found out about the Room of Requirement -- where the DA was formed in defiance to Dolores Umbridge 's dingy teaching ; where they took sanctuary after the fall of Hogwarts ; and about importantly, it was where Harry and Luna had been drawn to each other.

Dobby had always been there for him even if he and his champion just needed something as trivial as midnight bite or hot chocolate. And what had he given him in coming back -- sock ?

Another sharp wailing brought him back to his senses.

`` Mr Potter is the groovy sensation alive. He gave Dobby his freedom. He treated elf as equals…Mister Potter gave our dignity back. '' The small elf 's shoulder trembled as she spoke those heartfelt words. It was Winky and Harry felt more ruthful than ever. Dobby was the one who inspired the extremely low frequency to believe that they were not substandard beings…and now, he was gone.

`` I 'm good-for-nothing, Winky. '' was all that Harry could manage to say. He felt that a clump had formed in his throat and he could n't say anything else. His champion were silent as well.

`` It was not your fault, sir. It was the evil man 's fault. '' cried the elf and hugged Harry as if to soothe him.

`` How touching ! I never thought you had any real fear for that creature. ''

The grouping wheeled around to see who had dared draw a mockery of their heartbreak. It was Voldemort. The invocation was completed and he strode to them with so often confidence that it was quite unnerving.

`` You 're alone now, Tom. You 're minions were gone. Why do n't just give up while you still got the chance ? I really do n't want to pour down anyone -- even you….especially you. I do n't desire my hands to be tainted with your envenom descent. '' stated Harry, his rage building once more.

`` consecrate up ? You must be kidding, Potter. Once I 've won, I can always resurrect my followers and inscribe some more powerful ace. '' replied the dark lord, his amazing display of tranquillity baffling the radical. `` I have finished the summoning. '' he declared triumphantly.

`` Well, that 's rather obvious. '' said Harry dryly. `` But it 's also obvious that the dementors have managed to entrap the souls. ``

`` Oh, that…I forgot to bring up that I only need one ... ''

`` W-what do you mean ? '' asked Ginny anxiously.

`` Slytherin 's soul had come and transferred his power to me. '' the dark lord replied proudly.

Harry laughed derisively. `` You mean you went to all that trouble for that ? My good ! I thought that you, after claiming that you 're Slytherin 's heir, had already inherited it. But of line you had do something extra since you 're not a pure origin. ``

The night master merely scowled at his input. `` I 'm sure you wo n't recover it humorous once I 'm through with you. ``

`` Prove it then. '' challenged Harry, his tone not wavering a bit. The sooner he learned what his opposition 's new king were, the better.

The wickedness overlord 's oculus turned blood red with fury at the aggravation. He raised his hands and turned everything to ice.

`` How about that, potter ? '' Voldemort grinned maliciously. Before Harry could say anything, he swept his work force once more and trapped everyone present in a frozen regular hexahedron. `` Or that ? They would die there, Potter…no one could hold that frigidness but at least, they would bide that way forever. '' The iniquity cackled merrily at his achievement.

`` You 've become an elemental… '' whispered Harry in surprise.

`` Brilliant deduction ! And our nexus was the just thing that saved you from that fortune. But it does n't matter. Now they would witness your decease and would not be able to do anything. We 're both alone. ''

The dark lord rambled more about his accomplishment, how cracking and powerful he had become, and what he would do after…unfortunately, he had lost his solitary consultation. Harry had already conjured a huge fireball and was currently thawing the ice to absolve his friend. Half-way through, Voldemort had noticed the deficiency of furious retort and terrified shrieks.

`` CRUCIO ! '' he yelled and roared with malicious laughter as he watched Harry collapse on the earth, writhing in infliction.

Harry struggled to see how his friends were doing and was puzzled to see them all frantically pointing their digit upwards. Curiously, he looked up to reckon what the hullabaloo was all about. The vena portae was still open -- - so what ? Then he saw it, or them to be precise. Then he smiled. supporter has arrived and just in time…

Spirits of his parents, Dumbledore, Sirius, Cedric and Dobby formed a ghostly shield around him to distract Voldemort while another swiftly entered the circle.

`` What are you doing, boy ? You 'll never wee-wee this without your old wand. '' admonished the spirit of an old man with wide pale eyes that shines like the Moon light. Harry wondered how he ever got the creepy touch sensation when he had bought his wand from him before. The old man had a sort face and a Wise, penetrating gaze that reminded him of Dumbledore.

`` But my baton was broken ... '' argued Harry weakly.

`` Is it your wand or not ? '' Harry nodded reluctantly. `` Then summon it and let me do the rest. ``

Harry held out his hand and focused his creative thinker on his wand. It was an unusual combination - holly and phoenix feather, eleven in, squeamish and supple. `` Accio scepter ! '' To his amazement, a rustling of wind paved the path for Fawkes as it zoomed towards him. Then the phoenix stopped and flew directly to Mr. Ollivander, dropping Harry 's scepter to his outstretched hand.

Harry watched in awe as Mr. Ollivander voiced out another ancient incantation. The Phoenix flew around the old man and a gold fire began to encircle both of them. The beloved wand disintegrated but its mote remained suspended in mid-air. Mr Ollivander danced around the raging fire that seemed untouched by the electric storm, waving his bridge player in a smooth-flowing motility. nil else mattered as the phoenix feather wrapped around the splinters of wood, joining them together.

Harry stood transfixed as the fabled bird shed a teardrop on his wand 's core. The process was thoroughgoing. Finally, the greatest wandmaker of all time, handed the revived wand to its rightful owner.

`` Try it. '' said the wandmaker.

Harry raised the wand above his head, brought it swishing down through the break air and a current of red and gold sparks barb from the end like a firework, throwing dancing spots of light on to the sky.
The wandmaker smiled and bowed slightly. He did not bear the drab facial expression of someone who had lived through the darkest of times. He just seemed contented that his deputation had been fulfilled.

`` I knew you were destined for gravid things, Mister ceramist. I am deeply honored for having met you, not because you are the boy-who-lived but because you are a truly wonderful mortal. You have suffered so much yet still maintained your ability to worry for others. ``

`` Thank you, sir. ''

`` It 's my pleasure. Now, satisfy your destiny and delight do be safe, Harry. It 's not your time yet. You still have a long and fruitful life history ahead of you. ``

`` I take it you 're going then ? '' asked Harry regretfully.

`` Unfortunately, yes. We could only stay for a few mo. We 're not meant be here. ``

`` Did Voldemort kill you, too ? ``

`` Yes, he did when I refused to pull in him a more powerful wand. But do n't vanquish him out of revenge. Do it because it 's the right thing to do. '' said the wise, old man as his disembodied spirit slowly faded.

Harry waved and turned to the spectre shielding him.

`` I wish we 'd become friends then, Harry. You 're a sang-froid guy. '' said Cedric and smiled to exhibit that he meant what he said.

`` Dobby is all right, Harry. Dobby did something honorable and he 's proud of it. prof Dumbledore said death is just another adventure and he 's justly. Please tell Winky that Dobby will view over her and that she must keep what we 've started. '' said Dobby in his usual high-pitched tone.

`` We 're so proud of you, son. We know you could do it this meter. '' stated Lily and James.

`` Everything 's going to be fine. '' stated Sirius in a mysterious timber.

`` Do n't worry, Harry. Tom may be the inheritor of Slytherin but you are Gryffindor 's heir and you do n't involve to execute that ridiculous rite to get it. If my knowledge of our foeman is still accurate, then I 'd defy address that you 'll recover out soon enough. '' said Dumbledore in the mysterious timbre, his eye twinkling in amusement.

Harry tearfully nodded and waved as the hard liquor vanished. `` Thank you all. I hope your efforts would n't be wasted this time. ``

As the soul disappeared, the revolting face of his opposition came to view once more.

`` So, the reunion is finally over. You think having your wand back would help oneself ? '' The dark lord gaiter viciously. `` You 're still no mate for the power of Salazar Slytherin ! '' With that, Voldemort raised his hand and the tempest instantly became more violent. He integrated the lightning and brutally hurled it towards the boy 's weak body.

Silence.

Nothing could be heard as the lightning struck Harry 's fallible form. The wallop forced the ground to crack, burying Harry 's body inside.

`` DIE ! ceramist, DIE ! '' Voldemort hollered and hooted maniacally. The electricity overload would surely reduce the boy to ash tree. There would be no torso to resurrect…it would definitely be beyond recognition…heck, not even the scar would be seeable. He danced around like crazy and hexed around wildly. He frowned at that. It was not as gratifying as cursing material people. He thought some more. 'What the netherworld ? ceramist 's dead…might as well stimulate some fun with his friends…'

With that demonic thought, he commanded the idle words to take a leak way and a blazing flame erupted from his hands. He flung them on Harry 's admirer for they were the ill-starred I nearest to his localisation. His eyes fell on the frozen trunk of Snape and Wormtail as he searched for early people to play with. Another cruel smile crossed his lips. 'Ah, the traitors ! I 'll administer with them later…'. He waited for the six frame to realise the wax impingement of the situation. He did n't have to wait long.

`` HARRRYYY ! ! ! ! ``

`` pigeon hawk ! Did any of you see what happened ? ``

`` No, the storm had blurred my vision… ''

`` But where 's Harry ? ``

`` Perhaps I can enlighten you… ''

The six turned around anxiously and were extremely upset to see the dark Lord standing coolly there while their champion was nowhere to be found. It was not just but they did not say anything. Instead, they glared at him with unconcealed defiance.

`` Still stubborn I see. '' smirked Voldemort. `` But your miserable friend 's dead… ''

An astonished silence followed. Then Luna bravely stepped forward and arched an brow. `` You 're lying. '' she declared with such clarity that everyone was inclined to trust her.

`` No ? Then look at that burnt fling. Potter 's buried there. No one could live after being struck by multiple lightning. ``

`` No one should live after being struck by the Aveda Kedavra jinx either but he did. '' stated Hermione matter-of-factly, putting on her irritating know-it-all stance.

The morose lord became greatly annoyed at the reminder. `` IT DOES N'T MATTER IF YOU BELIEVE IT OR NOT. THE POINT IS HE 'S DEAD. NO ONE 'S GOING TO SAVE YOU NOW. '' he roared hysterically, momentarily losing his control over the situation.

`` Then we 're just going to save ourselves. '' declared Neville and courageously sent a stunning charm to the dark lord.

`` Yeah, you wo n't get rid of us that easily ! '' yelled Draco and cast his own curses to him.

The six stripling forgot their reservations and begun flinging curses at him at every opportunity. Voldemort 's eyes held a maniacal glint as he dodged the curses sent his way and took gravid delight in bringing unmatched pain to his 'toys'. When he noticed that his playmates could n't play to his satisfaction, he got tired of the game and summoned the lightning once more.

`` Game over. '' The iniquity God Almighty muttered wickedly as he brought down the lightning to incinerate their bodies.

The six teen tried to wind out of the way but they need n't have got bothered. The puff never came.

`` Hey, Tom ! Did you miss me ? ``

`` W-what ? H-how ? '' Voldemort stammered in surprise.

`` My scrape absorbed the lightning, idiot. It was quite rejuvenating. I feel like a newly charged barrage. You should try it sometime. ''

The six teenagers watched in astonishment as Harry floated on the ground with one hand controlling the direction of lightning.

`` How about now ? '' asked Harry before calmly pushing the lightning to Voldemort 's location.

Voldemort 's eyes widened in panic and stuck one hand to obviate the visible electric discharge. He had no scar that could ingest and he was not really in the temper to try if he would be revitalized by it.

`` Scared now, Tom. You must let forgotten one tiny particular in your haste to fill out the while - once the vena portae is capable, you could not filter the tone that would emerge. I am Gryffindor 's heritor and he had also transferred his elemental power to me. ''

Voldemort grew Thomas More desperate as it became increasingly obvious that his advantage over the boy had vanished into thin air. He only had one Sir Thomas More caper up his arm. He knew Hogwart 's do not teach this old fighting technique anymore.

`` ACCIO SLYTHERIN 'S SWORD ! ! ! '' he yelled and a ash gray vane with a serpent emblem elegantly embellished on its hilt came flying out of nowhere. It was also covered with a viscous green essence that emitted a foul odor.

'Poison…'Harry thought in disgust,

Voldemort gripped the weapon tightly and glared menacingly at the boy. Godric Gryffindor was a brilliant swordsman in his time but that power could not be transferred. It had to be acquired through tight preparation and years of practice. 'The Potter kid would be helpless this fourth dimension .'His high spirits was magnified as he watched Potter 's hesitancy. What he did not know was that Harry 's lack of enthusiasm was for an entirely different reason.

`` Accio Gryffindor 's steel ! '' Harry sighed heavily. He had hoped that vane would not be used in his battle with Voldemort. The prophecy was gradually coming true and he did not like the thought of a pre-determined destiny. It made him feel like a thing and not a individual with his own free will. Nevertheless, the place was there and he had to go through with it however reluctant he may be. He just hoped that after this, there would be no other farcical divination hanging over his head.

With their steel on one handwriting and sceptre at other, the affaire d'honneur began. Voldemort immediately thrusted his front leg and stabbed Harry with his sword arm. Harry blocked the blow before the leaf blade could allude his torso but it grazed his arm lightly instead. Voldemort excitedly watched the blood sludge from his body before performing some feints to misinform his opposite into parrying in a different management. Harry counter-attacked by performing a perplex sword dance that he knew would tremendously annoy his opponent. He had expected Voldemort to tire out easily and just resignation but it seemed that Voldemort did not reckon it as an choice.

As the affaire d'honneur transpired, both proved to be skilled in the art of swordsmanship. Then their swords met with a loud clang and the sudden impact caused the sword to ricochet in opposite direction.

Harry was the first to recover from the forceful collision. He turned to where the blade had fallen. `` ACCIO blade ! '' he shouted and held out his decent hand to get the steel on its ruby hilt. To his astonishment, two swords came rushing to his hand instead of just one.

Voldemort had noticed it too and immediately lunged forward in an attempt to catch the brand before it reached Harry 's hand. But he was too late…Harry had dropped his verge and promptly caught the two sword on his hands. The sudden haphazardness caused Harry to turn around in rush, with both blades sticking out…and he did n't have decent sentence to react. It all happened so fast. He just saw a blur of apparent motion before Voldemort painfully collided with the sharp-edge of a sword. And yes, Harry noted wryly as Voldemort 's lifeless body collapsed on the footing, it was the poisoned steel -- sword of Slytherin.

... he shall give-up the ghost by his own sword ... and his stiff shall reside at the snake 's chamber till the end of time ... ''

Suddenly, Harry felt hot tears sliding down his cheeks. 'Merlin, it 's over ! It 's finally over !'He could n't believe it. After various years of struggle, innumerable deaths, and people destruction….the shadow days have passed. He had his wish…now he could live in peace…No More prophecies…no more fighting…just knit, normal life….just like everyone else.

He felt his friends approaching…their measure hesitant…as if they, too could n't trust their oculus.

`` Harry ? It 's over, is n't it ? '' It was Draco. And his expression was hopeful, his picket blue sky eyes betraying all unshed emotions that he had carefully hidden all those year. Why should he ? He was complimentary now…No more obscure lord to worry about…No more father to impress. Lucius had made it clear that he was no son of his and he was finely with that. 'Good riddance !'he thought happily without even a touch of regret. Lucius had never really been a father to him anyway.

Harry slightly nodded his nous in confirmation. Then a slight laugh escaped his parched throat as a strange actualisation dawned on him…'How ironic ! After all the trouble he went through….Merlin ! The God must be drunk when they pre-determined that fortune. '' his laughter intensified at the sentiment. 'The near vicious, almost cunning, to the highest degree evilness necromancer of all time died in …an….accident ...'

`` Are you, okay ? '' Luna asked tenderly when she noticed the strange emotions passing through his boldness. `` You do bring in what happened, do n't you ? ``

`` Yeah… '' replied Harry. An astound disbelief still written on his face.

`` fountainhead, the divination did add up true but technically, you 're not a murderer, Harry, so do n't fret too a lot about it… '' said Hermione to solace what she thought was a guilt-stricken best friend.

`` Could you believe it ? He died in accident…and by his own sword too… '' Harry suddenly stopped and glanced at his arm. The bite superstar on his arm where Slytherin 's sword had grazed before was making him queasy. And he wanted nothing but to knuckle under to the darkness that was beginning to overcome his senses…
author 's promissory note : This is the finis chapter, finally ! So please followup, thanks to everyone ....



EPILOGUE

July 2009 ( 12 years later ... )


`` Everything went hazy for Harry after that. Definitely, Fawkes came to heal his wound and he had locked Voldemort 's corpse in the Chamber of Secrets. The evil man 's stiff will be locked away forever since aside from Harry, there is no other parseltongue animated. '' said the storyteller to the children in front of him. They were clearly engrossed by the strange tale and that encouraged him to continue. `` The bad cat were imprisoned in Azkaban including Peter Pettigrew. '' The children groaned at that. `` Hey, the man still had to pay his debt to society you know but do n't worry, he had accepted his portion and was very much volition to follow. ``

`` What happened to the others ? '' asked a bushy-haired girl with an astonish passion for information as her mother.

`` Oh, impatient, are we ? Well, Mr. Arthur Weasley was still the parson and a fair and honest one at that. He was also very dynamic in advocating the rights of other beast like house-elves, werewolves, centaur and goblin. prof McGonagall was still the Headmistress. prof Snape relinquished his position as the top dog of Slytherin House and Potions Master to Draco who turned out to be truly efficient with his job. professor Snape also assisted the new DADA instructor from time to clip -- speculation who ? ``

`` Harry Potter ? '' asked a red-headed boy with pale gloomy eyes.

The story-teller smiled. `` Sorry, wrong answer. Actually, it was Neville. His parents recovered later on since Lucius Malfoy was not there to reward their temporary insanity anymore. He also married Susan castanets after he graduated and had a very wizardly child. '' The children cheered in response. They had liked Neville too and were gladiola that everything had turned right for him in the end.

The story-teller continued. `` Lavender was a seer unfortunately, she still could n't control her talent so she tried a unlike career. She and the Patil twins opened a boutique at Hogsmeade. Fred and George 's joke shop prospered and were giving the legendary Zonko 's a run for their money. Lee helped them with the business and later on, the three tricker married Angelina, Katie and Cho respectively. Colin Creevey became the new History of Magic teacher, would you believe ? He made the submit very interesting that no one sleeps through the deterrent example anymore. Unfortunately, he still hero-worshipped Harry and had the tendency to revolve about all his lectures on him. '' The story-teller grimaced at that but fortunately, the youngster did not notice.

`` But what happened to the dementors ? Did Harry order them to return to Azkaban ? '' asked a beautiful raven-haired daughter. Fortunately, she did not inherit the unkempt appearance of her father 's hair as well.

The story-teller visibly shuddered at the trace. `` Merlin, no ! Harry sent them back to their humankind though he never relinquished his position as the king. He just appointed an officer-in-charge. He believed it was the salutary affair to do. That way, no emerging wickedness lord would be able to control them. ``

The children nodded, satisfied with the explanation.

`` What happened to the DA ? Did they dissolve ? '' asked a timid boy who was a little on the sound face but his Quaker never teased him about it. The boy was so kind and gentle that they never wanted to hurt his feelings.

The story-teller smiled once more. `` I knew someone would ask that question eventually. '' He said gently then he paused for a while to wipe his glasses that had become quite misty. `` To everyone 's surprise, none of the DA fellow member wanted to became aurors but nobody condemned them for that. Somehow the people understood without any need for explanations. And anyway, the dark times had passed so there was no acute need for that. Hermione married Ron and had a beautiful daughter as saucy as her mother and as ripe at Quidditch as her father. She became the top dog of the section of Magical Creatures while Ron became the Keeper for the Chudley shank, his favored squad. Draco married Ginny and were gifted with a son who fortunately inherited his mother 's goodness looks -- - ''

`` Hey, what are you talking about, Mooney ? '' cried the new-arrival in mock protest. He had silvery-blond hair and pale blue eyes. Walking beside him was a beautiful red-head who had stifled a giggle after hearing his words.

`` Hi there, Devonshire. We were just talking about my wife 's new Koran. I just wanted to see if the story was effective enough to be published. '' The black-haired story-teller grinned mischievously. `` And I was just telling them how lucky Draco 's son was for inheriting his mother 's dear looks… ''

`` Oh, yeah ? I think you got it wrong…he got it from his Hellene God father. Callah, why are you laughing ? '' Devon grumbled about some unsupportive wife but he was grinning too.

The story-teller shrugged them off. `` Anyway, enough with the distraction. Ginny became the head of Magical education and I already told you about what happened to the stick bounce ferret so I do n't need to repeat that. '' The youngster laughed while Devonshire glared at the story-teller. `` Harry and Luna married later and had twins…. ``

`` Like us, dad ? '' asked the raven-haired fille and a pale-blond haired boy.

`` Yes, like you….They left the wizarding world and only their confining friends knew where they were and what their business enterprise were but they lived happily ever after. '' Lander Mooney, the story-teller closed the book and watched the nestling 's chemical reaction. `` And that 's the end of Lana 's final book entitled 'Harry Potter and the doomed Prophecy'. Do you like the story ? ``

`` Yes, we liked it very much, dad ! ``

`` That 's a poise story, Uncle lander. But where 's Aunt Lana ? ``

`` Oh, she 's preparing your collation right now. You see she 's quite nervous about your reaction so she decided not to be here while I tell you the story. ``

`` Oh, but we liked it, uncle ! ``

`` Then you can tell her yourself later. I 'll just go and see if she needs aid. '' Lander stood up and headed for the kitchen. Devonshire and Ginny followed shortly.

`` Do you think it 's wise to put out that book, Harry ? '' asked Dragon suddenly, dropping the pretense.

`` Why not ? It 's very educational and lots of children will benefit from it. ``

`` Wo n't we be discovered ? '' asked Ginny, voicing out her own concern.

`` I wo n't be risking the exposure of our world since it will only be released in the muggle worldly concern and they would all recollect that it 's just a pattern faery tale. '' Harry replied calmly then smiled when he saw his wife nervously wringing her hands while staring half-heartedly at the sandwiches and juice on the table.

`` Did the children like it ? '' she asked worriedly.

`` Like it ? No, they did not like it…. '' His wife 's beautiful typeface fell in disappointment. `` They did not like it….but they loved it, hon ! '' he said and embraced her wife tightly.

Lana 's eyes immediately shone with happiness. Then shyly, she removed herself from Harry 's weapon when she noticed genus Draco and Ginny smiling knowingly at them. `` Oh, hi ! '' she said then remembered the snacks she promised to the kids. `` Why do n't you all help me bring in the nutrient to the minor ? They must be hungry by now…after all, it was a very long novel. ``

POP !
POP !
POP !
POP !

The four grownup were surprised at the sudden noise that could only be identified with apparation but they were not bothered by it anymore.

`` Came to get your minor, I suppose… '' commented Harry, pleased to see the new-arrivals but did not like the way of transportation they had used.

`` Oops, sorry, mate. We had planned to use the car but the traffic was so heavy and we could n't wait to see you again. '' said a tall and finely-built man with a people of red-hair. It was Ron.

`` Yes, we have something urgent to talk about. '' said Hermione, still bushy-haired but was not bothered by it.

`` Very urgent. '' Neville agreed, his timidity gone but the conciliate personal manner was still evident.

`` Shh…let 's us talk about this later… '' said Susan Bones-Longbottom as she helped Luna arrive at some more sandwiches.

After everything had settled down, the eight adult witches and wizards carried the food for thought and walked silently to where the children were. They stopped in their rail when they noticed that the children were discussing something…interesting.

`` Your mom 's a really nifty writer. I wonder where she got all her melodic theme ... I mean they 're so detailed…the character reference and events are so real. She described everything so vividly as if she was there and witnessed it all happen…It 's freaky ! '' commented Draco and Ginny 's son.

`` fountainhead, she 's a little Weird. Mom said she used to snap at her for making up level but they ended up as friends anyway and your mom put her creativity to just use. '' said the Weasley 's daughter.

Hermione eyed Luna sheepishly but Luna waved her off. `` It was a long fourth dimension ago, Hermione, and as your daughter mentioned, we ended up as friends anyway. '' said Luna with a warm smile.

`` Do you think there 's a chance that Hogwarts really exists ? '' asked the Longbottom child.

`` No way ! It 's pure fiction. Mom said so. '' replied thrower 's son and crossed his arms stubbornly as if the issue had already been settled.

`` But it would be sang-froid, do n't you think ? '' commented potter 's daughter dreamily. `` Just think, we 've all just turned eleven and if that 's literal, then we could all go. ``

`` Yeah, poise ! Provided that we 'd all go to Gryffindor House, of course. Apparently, it 's the best sign there. ``

Behind the room access, the Gryffindor 's nearly choked with laughter at the muckle of Draco 's horrified saying but they all knew he was just kidding around. They continued to listen.

`` You know I really find it weird that our birthdays are so near each other. ``

`` I know what you mean. It 's such a unknown happenstance. It almost seem that we 're all blood comrade 's and babe. ``

`` concurrence, my foundation ! It 's necessity, child ! We all thought we 're going to die then…. '' muttered Dragon under his breathing spell as he listened to the small fry 's conversation. The others nodded in agreement.

The adults decided to put an end to discussion before it gets out of hand when, out of the blue, four tawny bird of Minerva soared through the open livelihood room window and dropped several thick parchment on the tiddler 's laps. The grownup were unprepared to see the empurpled wax seal on the parchments utter with the intimate elegant'H'with the illumination images of Leo, serpent, badger and bird of Jove embellished around it.

They turned to their shaver who were gazing at them expectantly instead of being terrified upon learning that they 're different. The children had just finished reading their varsity letter and were patiently waiting for an explanation.

`` Is this a frivolity ? '' one of children asked when the grownup failed to say anything. The turmoil in his articulation betrayed the fact that he wanted the missive to be authentic.

Again, no response. The adults just stared at one another in confusion. They knew this second would come eventually but they have n't discussed it thoroughly yet.

`` This is precisely what we wanted to talk to you about, mate. '' Ron whispered to Harry 's ear.

The children eyed them suspiciously.

`` If these letter are what we believe they are, then you 've all got a lot of explaining to do. '' another one ventured courageously after a very long and uncomfortable silence.

Finally, the generator of the Harry potter serial publication relented. `` Yes, I think we do. '' Then she motioned her husband and the others to sit comfortably as what she was about to say would occupy a very long time to stop. `` Now, let me separate you the real story…. ``

THE END

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