Chapter 1 - A Letter from a Friend
It had been a month since Sirius'demise and Harry was still as remorseful as ever. He still can not surmount his guilt about what happened to his godfather. He blamed his ineptitude in Occlumency and fighter complex as what his acquaintance called him before. If he had not been foolish enough, he would ingest realized that there is still an Order member in the school, although he could n't find fault himself enough for that. He still did n't trust Snape and that might be the reason why it did not occur to him to ask for his assistance. Besides, he knew that Snape detests his godfather and would probably just discount his plea.
However, if he had really taken his Occlumency deterrent example seriously, Voldemort would not give birth been able-bodied to control his sentiment. It was fault…why was he so stupid ! Now, his foolishness and recklessness caused his godfather 's life and he could never forgive himself for that…. With that terminal remorseful thought, Harry eventually fell sleep, taking with him a guilt trip so smashing that Voldemort was once again able to penetrate his mind.
'' ceramicist, once again you fell into my lying in wait ! How can you even dare Leslie Townes Hope to defeat me, the capital superstar of all clock time, with your pathetic effort at illusion ? I assure you that more of your friends shall die and you would never be able to stop me from conquering the worldly concern that is rightfully mine ! '' Voldemort 's laugh echoed in his ears and his scar bled almost mercilessly.
Harry was forced awake by that recurring nightmare. It had been his changeless dream since Sirius died. Sometimes, he wished that he would n't involve to sleep anymore. He tried to stay awake the whole night but after almost a week, his consistency gave up on him. He could not fight his somnolence anymore. He even wished that the Dursleys would still give him a laborious time just so he could guess of something else aside from brooding about what happened in the Department of whodunit last month.
But no, true to his password, his Uncle Vernon struggled with himself not to give him a hard time. The whole kinsfolk, even Dudley, did not postulate him to do household chores anymore. They did n't pick on him anymore and it had been so silent since he arrived that he almost wished for them to recall to their normal behavior so he could feel some sort of normality in his life story. It was so ridiculous. He felt so despairing and powerless. So unlike the wonderment wizard boy that everyone in the magical world imagined him to be. How they would laugh or be scared if they saw their `` Good Shepherd '' moping around the house with nix to do and with cipher that he could do to finally fill the prognostication that everyone expected him to accomplish in the soonest potential time.
He gazed at his window again, hoping for even a measly doodle from his acquaintance at Hogwarts. A month had passed but no one had written him with even a single hello.
'' Maybe they are also angry at me because of what happened….maybe they hate me now…maybe they do n't require to have anything to do with me now….maybe….no, I should not be thinking this way… '' He hastily chided himself…maybe they just can't…but …
He was suddenly distracted by a instant owl flying towards his window…he felt excited…finally, a letter from his friends…He could not recognize the owl but who cares…finally person cared enough to owl him.
Dear Harry,
How are you ? I have been trying to write you a letter since the end of live on condition but I ca n't seem to find the proper language. I know most people think that I am a little bit off but I am fairly for sure that you are not one of them.
I meant what I said before…our loved ones are just behind the veil….We heard them..we just ca n't see them but maybe later we will get a way…
Would n't it be howling if one from Hogwarts will be capable to solve that secret ? My mom, she worked for the department of mystery story before you know, said that they have been trying to clear that special mystery for a very recollective time but no one came shut down yet…for all we know, Hermione will be able to work it in the future….She 's so bright. Do you like her ?
Oh, it seems that I 'm rambling again…I am so lonely here. Father is away somewhere and I do n't experience anyone to talk to. No one writes to me…I certainly Bob Hope you will find some time to reply.
Love,
Luna
Luna ? ! ? Harry stared at the letter in shock. Luna, the one who everyone teases as crazy, owled him while his so-called protagonist could n't even find a way or meter to indite a unsubdivided howdy to him. He shook his question in amazement and frustration as he got up to get his quill and a minor bit of parchment to answer to her letter. At least someone cared…although he was a short curious about why she asked him if he likes Hermione and why she wrote `` love '' at the end of the letter of the alphabet but maybe he was thinking too much…
Dear Luna,
hello ! Thank you for writing…I know we have not been able to talk much before but I really appreciate your letter. Like you, I have nothing to do here too. The others are too busy doing something but I 'm sting here. I 'm feeling quite useless actually. All I do was interpret the same thing over and over again. I 'm really gladiolus you owled me.
About your letter of the alphabet, actually I am not so sure yet about that veil but maybe…maybe you are compensate. I am quite confused right now. I think Hermione is really level-headed and she might work it out someday if she believes it is something worth solving. She 's a dandy friend actually but I do n't care her in that way. She 's one of my bestfriends. Why do you ask by the way ?
family is approaching. Would you care to go with us to buy school supply at Diagon Alley ? I have not gotten the letter from Hogwarts yet but maybe it will arrive soon…
Your friend,
Harry
'There', he thought, 'someone feels as empty as me ... at to the lowest degree someone understands ... I hope she replies soon ...'
Harry sat on his bed gazing at the windowpane, watching as his owl, Hedwig, flies away to its destination. For the outset time that summer, a glint of a grin crossed his lips. And for the first-class honours degree metre, his dreams had been as boring as his real life ...
The next day, Harry got up, made his bed, ate a hearty breakfast and proceeded to his way to wait for Luna 's reply ... If she was as bored as she said she was, she would sustain a reply for him today. True enough, the minute owl, which he now recognized as Luna 's owl, came rushing to his window and flew directly to him. Harry excitedly extricated the parchment from the owl 's lap and led it to Hedwig 's cage to quench its thirst. He almost ripped the theme in his haste.
Hi Harry,
Wow, that was quick ! I was not really expecting a answer so soon ... well actually, I was not really expecting you to respond. But I 'm so glad you did. Did you just take in me to conform to you at Diagon Alley ? I would love to ! Thank you very much.
By the way, Father has informed that he wo n't be coming back. I 'm not certain what happened and I do n't know what he meant by that. I 'm really worried. This is the first sentence that my Padre was away so long. Do you mean he found some Crumple Horned Snorkacks in his journeying and was too engaged to come back ? If that 's the case, then I would perfectly realize. Those beast are very interesting and father probably decided to stay there to determine more about them.
I 'm lonely though. I do n't have anyone here with me and the gnome etc ... are driving me weirdo. But I know Father will get me after he is finished with everything he wants to do there. We will celebrate Christmas together. It will be a happy reunion and I can finally shew that Crumple Horned Snorcacks do exist.
You know, I have read from a muggle book that people can still convey with those from other dimension through a medium. Is it true ? I wanted to talk to mom but I ca n't look to find the even up potion or incantation for me to be capable to do that. Father should publish something about that in the Quibbler someday, what do you retrieve ? Speaking of the quibbler, I think our magazine is having some problems with the wizard printing process mechanical press. No yield has been released for almost a calendar month now.
Father told me not to worry about it but I miss solving the crossword puzzle and without that, aliveness is so much More dreary in this post.
I wish you are doing improve there. Do n't you concern. prison term flies so loyal anyway ... .hope to see you soon !
love,
Luna
'Something is amiss', thought Harry, as he stared at the parchment.
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Chapter 2 - A Chat with auntie Petunia
Harry stared hard at the lambskin wishing he knows what 's going on. Something was definitely not right ! Even the Daily Prophet did n't send him newspapers anymore. He stopped writing to his alleged friends after sending several letters without any reply. He was inclined to recall that all has been a dream if not for Luna 's letter and all the books of captivation sprawled on his sleeping accommodation ...
Then suddenly, it came to him. Why not rent a leaf from Hermione 's book and try to learn a few get along spells himself ... ... something like phantom ... or maybe something else ... Surely, the Ministry is still monitoring him and will dispatch wizards if they catch any sign of magic in Privet crusade. WIth that thought, Harry proceeded to his new productive escape from boredom.
If he could subdue shadow then maybe he could go to the tunnel, Grimmauld Place or Hogwarts and determine things out for himself. He could just imagine Luna being scared but putting a tough front all the Sami. He must encounter a way to help her.
How to Apparate :
You must discharge your mind except for the home you want to appear to. visualise it clearly on your mind and summon your power from within to let your body dethaw into atoms and traveling at lightning fastness to that particular situation. Remember to imagine your whole self traveling so as not to leave anything behind.
For tyro, one must point their wands to their chest and thoroughgoing `` Apparato and wherever you want to go '' clearly. This is a very advanced spell and one must be very careful in attempting this. As the wizard becomes more adept with this spell, the requirement will be lesser. Soon, just mere idea of the spell will bring you to wherever you want to go.
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'Hey, this seems easy enough'idea Harry. 'Kind of like Occlumency'. He practiced for almost an minute until he got the hang of it. Soon he was apparating to any percentage of the Dursley 's house with his wand. It never even crossed his mind that other wizards would not feature been able to do that within an hour.
Dear Luna,
Do n't worry too much. I think your sire has a good rationality for not coming back. Maybe he really was able to encounter some Crumple Horned Snorkacks and ....
Harry 's parentage of persuasion was suddenly distracted by the sound of hooter coming to Privet crusade. 'Finally !'he thought ... .but no, the owls did not go to his window as common. He did some quick cerebration. The exclusively person in the business firm aside from him is Aunt petunia. If the letters were not for him, then maybe it was for her. Without stopping to get his verge, he immediately apparated to the kitchen where he found aunty Petunia nervously reading the parchments.
'' aunty Petunia, who are those letters from ? '' He decided to approach her nicely since he does n't desire to take chances her getting all aflutter and scraps to respond his questions again like she did last year when Dumbledore sent her a howler.
'' Umm ... .ahh ... .I ca n't tell apart you ... I swore to proceed ... .oh, what am I saying ? Vernon will be mad at me and Dudley ... '' said Petunia awkwardly, desperately trying to hide her jitteriness as she hid the missive in the pocket of her dress.
'' Please, can you please tell me ? Uncle Vernon and Dudley are not here. They do n't need to do it that you have been talking to me about .... you - eff ? '' Harry fumbled for the correct words to soothe her mettle. At her worked up state, she might go off without telling him anything if he did n't select his language carefully.
Aunt Petunia took respective deep breathes and busied herself with washing the ravisher before she looked at her nephew again. But what she said took him completely by surprise.
'' I was a enchantress, Harry. ``
'' What ? ! ? Excuse me ? '' He must have heard wrong. There 's no way that her aunt is a witch. She hates them.
As if reading his mind, she made two cups of coffee and motioned for him to sit down on the mesa with her. She looked at the window as if remembering some very unpleasant memories.
'' I said I was a witch, Harry. Just like your female parent. `` Was '' not `` is ''. I do n't detest her as a great deal as I said I do. It is more like my sense of self-preservation pickings over. I enjoyed being able to do magic once ... .until something happened ... '' At this gunpoint, Aunt Petunia gazed nervously at the door and seemed to hesitate before she continued. Harry looked at her expectantly but did not press her.
'' Do you remember my reaction to Dementors when they attacked you and Dudley last year ? ``
Harry recalled the billet very well. He was not only anxious and irritated that time but also insanely rum as to why her auntie remembered that bit of data about the wizarding world after several years of ignoring their beingness. He nodded patiently and encouraged her to go on.
'' Dementors attacked our house during the reign of Voldemort and has taken the whole family except for Lily who was at the wizard infirmary that sentence. They brought us to Azkaban along with some other star. I did n't sympathise it the prison term. I was so youth and had n't even went to Hogwarts yet. I thought only the death-eaters fire and killing people but that was my first time to bump dementors. But it turned out that the dementors kept us there to for food for thought. They extracted all our glad mentation and drained all the thaumaturgy within us.
Soon, the captive were dying one by one until only a few remain. We were rescued eventually but it was too late. The survivors were reduced to being muggles and were forced to live a muggle life from then onwards. Of class, our remembering were modified except for our parents because they still had Lily to consider. Mine was lifted when Lily and James II were murdered by Voldemort and I had to lease maintenance of you. That 's why I was so bitter. You reminded me of the life I once loved but was forced to leave. I also misdirected my anger to Lily. Why did she survive when all of us did not ? '' Aunt Petunia gritted her teeth to control the tears that are currently flowing on her cheeks.
Harry was dumbfounded for a second. He did n't bed what to say. How come nobody told him about what happened to his aunt. But it was a retentive fourth dimension ago, perhaps cipher really remembers that his aunty was once a crone. Surely, Dumbledore would know but ... how come he did not tell him ? several thoughts are flowing through his judgment right now but could n't quite formulate his thought. He just sat there and looked at her aunt in wonder.
Sirius said before that dementors really had that draining effect on wizards and only strong single can prevail on to their powers and sanity for a prospicient period of time. His aunt was still young that metre. She was not that strong yet ... but Sirius said that it is possible for the magical powers to return after some time.
'' Has n't your witching powers returned yet ? '' He cautiously asked his aunt.
'' No, it has n't. When Dumbledore lifted my retentiveness charm, he said it will fall after some tme. I was hopeful for a while but after various days of trying nothing has happened and I grew more bitter than ever. '' she answered while still gazing hopelessly at the window as if waiting for something or someone.
'' But surely, Dumbledore would .... ''
'' Dumbledore stated quite clearly to me that there is nothing that he can do. Only I can hold it re-emerge but I ca n't. '' she answered bitterly. She got up suddenly and motioned for him to come closer as if afraid that somebody will hear what she has got to say.
'' But he also hinted that if the boy-who-lived destroys the dementor 's leader then every witch and wizard who suffered in their hired hand will regain their index and be able to help him defeat Voldemort. I assume it was you, Harry. Please do n't recite Vernon and Dudley but I really want my baron my back if only to be able to do something in this coming war. I hate being halpless. The dementors'attack last twelvemonth reminded me how powerless I am to intercept them if they ever decide to capture all of us. Please help me. '' she looked into Harry 's deep park eyes and did something that Harry never expected her to do before. She hugged him ... like a mother embracing her favorite child.
'' Do you have a wand ? ``
'' What ? ``
'' I asked if you have a wand. I figured if I have to try to find your powers then maybe I should start with teaching you introductory spells so that you know how to use them when the clip comes ... ''
'' Do I need one ? Well, as far as I can think of, I used to do magic before without a sceptre. You yourself never used a wand before in some of the deception you performed. Remember when you managed to grow your hair back and the meter when you made the glass in the zoo disappear. I knew it was you. I just chose not to say anything. '' Aunt Petunia plainly looked bewildered at the mention of needing a wand for basic spells.
Harry looked confused for a spell too ... 'Come to think of that. Dumbledore does n't always need a sceptre to execute some magic spell too ...'He looked at her aunt with a new found respectfulness. She made him remember something that he just took for granted before. 'Wandless magic ... .yeah, it 's possible'. He smiled at her aunt.
'' Well, since we can not go to Diagon alleyway yet to buy you a wand, let 's try practicing wandless magic first. Wait for a piece, I 'll just get my go Holy Scripture. '' Harry quickly apparated to his bedroom. He was already there when he realized that he just apparated without using his wand and without too practically effort on his part.
He noticed his bare letter of the alphabet and tried to finish it as quickly as he can before apparating back to the kitchen.
dearest Luna,
Do n't concern too lots. I think your male parent has a good reason for not coming back. Maybe he really was able to come across some Crumple Horned Snorkacks and is probably too excited for Logos. Lots of things seem to be happening but I ca n't reckon out what yet.
Please do try to be careful there and owl me as soon as you find any strange thing happening.
Your friend,
Harry
Chapter 3 - The Training Menachem Begin
'' Now this spell is one of the basics. It 's for levitation, the incantation is 'wingardium leviosa'. The baton social movement is swish and flick then say the conjuration clearly. Let me evidence it with a wand. '' Harry carefully levitated one of the chairs to another component part of the kitchen while his aunt watched like an bore freshman at Hogwarts.
'' I 'm not quite for certain how to do it without a wand yet since I have no control yet over wandless magic trick. All those turn I did before were just done accidentally. I have no idea yet how to do them but at to the lowest degree learning the magical spell will be upright for starters. '' He smiled feeling like the sitting is just another meeting with the early appendage of Dumbledore 's army or DA, the club they formed last year in defiance of the useless defense Against the Darts lessons that Umbridge had subjected them to.
auntie Petunia nodded enthusiastically while taking down banknote. She plans to brush up and con them later. Then she looked at his nephew as if trying to recall something.
'' Now here are other useful spells that we learned in school. `` Accio '' to muster up things, `` Rictusempra '' to tickle someone, `` Expelliarmus '' to demilitarise your antagonist, `` Tarantallegra '' to -- - '' He was cut suddenly by sudden gasp from his aunt.
'' Harry ! I think I have just remembered something. Can you recall all those that you have done wandless magic ? What were the conditions then ? '' She asked curiously.
'' Umm ... .well, as far as I can remember, I usually do that when I am extremely agitated or very scared. Any extreme emotion actually. Why do you ask ? ``
Aunt Petunia looked nervous again as she tries to find something in her pockets. Harry observed his aunt carefully and the letter that she received a while ago crossed his mind again.
'' Does this take anything to do with the missive I asked you about ? '' He was really tired of this secrecy matter but he knew he must be patient. foolhardiness just caused him a lot of trouble before.
'' The note was from Dumbledore. '' She answered carefully while handing him the parchment. Harry hastened to read the short message- '' IT IS TIME ... ''
'' What does this mean ? ``
'' It means that since it is your 16th birthday today, I must now tell you some things that we concealed from you. You need to know in order to educate for the war properly. often as I hate to admit it, you have to know the truth. I owe you so much for treating you like grease, you do n't merit it, and for saving my son 's life cobbler's last summer. '' She stood up and paced the room trying to unionise her thoughts.
'' It also means that matter are going bad because Dumbledore or any early grownup wizard is not present for this. It is up to me now to help you discover some of your hide out potentials. '' She suddenly stopped and looked at him in the eye. `` I need to help you develop wandless magic because any unarmed necromancer is very vulnerable for approach. Do you sympathize ? It will be terribly unmanageable because I can only help you but I can not show you. ``
Harry saw tear flowing through her impertinence but he was too electric shock from numb to say or do anything ... thing were that bad ? What did she mean ? idea game was one thing but leading a very dangerous spirit without knowing what was going on was making his emotions reach its terminus ad quem. Suddenly, the rage bottled inside him pushed towards the surface.
'' Harry ! HARRY ! '' His aunt shouted at him nervously as the cup on the table exploded with a loud bang and almost everything were moving as if a tremendous earthquake is causing it. Plates aviate everywhere and the nothingness was so intense that it became very heavy for petunia to go near his nephew who looks as if he was in a trance. His all dead body was emitting a golden gleam that was very exchangeable to what happened last summer when Vernon pressured him into answering his questions.
'' WHAT IN RUDDY perdition IS GOING ON Hera ? '' Vernon hollered as he stepped into the animation room and froze in his lead as he noticed his nephew radiating all the enerqy that is wreaking havoc into the solid house.
'' halt THIS NONSENSE NOW, BOY ! OR YOU WILL BE IN SERIOUS TROUBLE ! GO TO YOUR room ! NOW ! '' He ventured and pretended to watch TV while stealing nervous glances at his nephew.
As quickly as it had come, Harry found his wits again and managed to put a occlusion to it. He grimaced as he surveyed the surroundings and found his aunt staring at him with an abysmal verbalism. Ignoring his uncle 's front, he immediately repaired the damaged he had done and apparated to his way where he found Hedwig waiting for him. He desperately searched for any signal of anything that he might have brought but there was none.
Hedwig nipped his palm tree apologetically as if terribly ashamed for not being capable to bring him anything. Harry slumped to his bed in shock. It was his 16th birthday today and not a I soul cared enough to send him a exclusive bloody note ! Hell, even a bare 'Hi'will do just so he 'd bang they are still active ! 'WHAT 'S HAPPENING ! ! !'his intellect screamed in agony.
Throwing all caution to the wind, he rapidly got up and packed all his belongings. He had to know what 's going on outside. How could they await him to fight back if he was blind to the current place ! God ! better die international fighting iniquity than die here of anxiousness. Just as he was getting set up to leave, the room access swiftly flung open with his aunt petunia blocking his path.
'' I can apparate you know. '' He dismissed her attempt to end him but his auntie grabbed him hastily and whispered furiously at him.
'' Do n't you leave now ! We still need to finish the lessons. You know that you need to prepare and without the others, you have no choice but to listen to me for now. You have the power but you can not contain it yet. Do n't you see ? The beat display of magic downstairs was great ... but ... .that ... ..is ... ... not ... ... .enough ! Tomorrow, after your uncle goes to ferment, we will resume. It is imperative that we do this before you do anything else. Understand ? ``
Harry nodded weakly. `` Of course of action, you 're right. ``
'' YOU WILL HAVE NO food for thought TONIGHT, BOY ! DON '' T appearance YOUR UGLY FACE IN THE LIVING way AGAIN ! DO YOU HEAR ? '' His aunt suddenly shouted at the top of her lungs while smiling at him knowingly. Harry smiled at her too realizing that it was just for his uncle 's benefit.
'' That 's good, Petunia. That scum should be really taught a deterrent example. You know we should not accept taken that low-life here. He 's causing too lots trouble. What 's for dinner ? And where 's Dudley ? '' Harry heard his uncle say to his aunt before he closed the threshold. He did not hear the reply but he does n't care.
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The next day 's lesson went quite smoothly. After what happened what happened the previous day, Petunia was able to explain about wandless magic better.
'' As you probably have noticed, you are capable to access your force only when you are experiencing extreme emotions like anger and desperation. So, this is very like to the 'patronus charm'you used to snub the dementors. Try to think of some event, thing or person that can enhance your emotions. You must focus on the plus feel though, leave the negatively charged ones to the immorality wizards. Your conjuring trick will be strong that way. ``
The lessons went on without Vernon and Dudley finding out. By the end of the workweek, Harry had almost gotten the hang of wandless magic and petunia has memorized the requisite conjuration and baton movements although she can not utilise them yet. Even their kinship had gotten better. Harry could now call her 'Aunt'without feeling rebellious.
The nightmare had miraculously stopped although Harry was not sure if that was due to his increasing competence in Occlumency or he was just too exhausted to have time for nightmares. Even the pain sensation had stopped. He was not sure if this was a upright sign but at least now he felt relieved that he would not collapse in pain sensation when he faced Voldemort again. That always put him at a disadvantage whenever they meet.
Unfortunately, he had no way of knowing now if he was near or not. For all he knew, he could just be sitting out-of-door waiting for his prey. But he quickly brushed away that thought. Voldemort was stupefied .... but not that stupid person. He was a conniving, souless, evil reincarnate who 's briny target in biography was to kill some boy who had n't even graduated yet. How pathetic !
But there was no denying the fact that he was becoming to a greater extent worried as the day passed by. No one, not even Luna, was writing to him anymore.
Chapter 4 - The visitant
genus Petunia watched as his nephew paced around the room restlessly. Almost two weeks had passed since they started training and even she had not received another note from Dumbledore. She assumed Privet campaign was still prophylactic judging by the fact that she, Vernon and Dudley could still proceed to their rule activities without any unusual thing happening but the lack of news was beginning to get on her already frazzled nerves.
'How ironic'she thought. The nephew that she treated like vermin was the but one who could save them now. She had no illusions whatsoever that Voldemort would only snipe virtuoso. Her past experiences taught her that. And as congeneric of his mortal enemy, they were one of the elementary targets. If not for the protection that Dumbledore had cast to Privet Drive, they might let been killed a longsighted time ago. She shuddered at the memory of the dementor 's attack last summertime. It was as if account was repeating itself but not quite. life sentence was not as bad as before. She could finger it. The order was better disposed but could they string up on until Harry was ready for battle ?
Harry stopped brooding from time to meter to glance at his auntie. He noticed that she was frequently gazing at the door or window as if waiting for something fearful to pass. He mimicked her activity and stared at the threshold too only to be surprised with a gimcrack bang on the door. Aunt Petunia jumped nervously and shrieked like a banshie before a soft voice called out.
'' hello, is individual there ? I need to see Harry. Please tell him it 's Luna. '' The soft part said while knocking loudly on the door.
Harry cautiously peeked through the little hole on their doorway to reckon at the individual outside. What he saw was a young woman with unsporting blond, waist-length and straggly hair, protuberant center and a languorous expression. 'Yes, this is Luna, alright. No one can possibly imitate that classical expression .'Harry thought to himself as he opened the door for her.
'' Hi, Harry ! '' She greeted him warmly as she entered the sustenance room.
'' Hi there too. It 's so nice to see you. What brings you here ? '' He asked as his gaze fell on the huge backpack she is carrying on her shoulder joint. By the aspect of her dusty side and dirty clothes, she must hold been traveling for quite some time now and was probably dying of hunger and exhaustion although her facial grammatical construction did n't show it.
'' Oh, well. After reading your last letter, I have decided to take a manner of walking and noticed all the dark Gospel According to Mark hovering above some of the sign of the zodiac in our locality at so I have decided to pack up and leave. No one 's there anyway. '' She answered as Harry relieved her of her grave effect and offered her some drinking while his aunt is busy preparing for lunch.
'' But, but how did you get in here. '' Harry asked thinking about death-eaters scattered everywhere waiting for him to add up out.
'' I walked. '' She quickly anwered as if it is the most obvious affair to do. `` Of course I disillusioned myself so as not to be seen by you-know, uncongenial existence. After that, I refrained from using anymore magic to void being detected. '' She added after seeing his incredulous expression.
'' Oh, ok. How far did you travelling by the way ? ``
'' Oh, I 'm not really trusted about the distance but our home is near Ottery St. Catchpole. ``
Harry almost choked at her password. `` You live near the Weasley 's ? And you said sorry marks are everywhere ? ``
Harry wanted to apparate to the Weasley 's rightfield then and then but was distracted by Luna swaying helplessly beside him. Fortunately, he was able to catch her before she fell down. With Luna there, he could n't leave yet. While waiting for her to retrieve, he drove himself to his limit trying to master wandless magic at the soonest possible time. He had to be prepared.
'Now I understand. The Order has their men full and probably stretching themselves trying to save as many people as they can while he prepares. At least, I will no longer be a burden now. No one needs to guard me. I can charter caution of myself .'Harry was brought back to earth by Luna 's subdued moans.
'' Harry, I know what 's happening outside. And I know that however a great deal I wanted to believe otherwise, Father might not really come back. wickedness is everywhere. That is why I am here. I want to facilitate you, Harry. I have nothing to lose. '' She whispered but every Logos that she uttered was engraved on his mind.
'' Do you know what happened to the Weasleys ? '' He asked her with apprehension. The Weasleys were very nice people and he would hate it if anything bad happens to them especially Ron who had been his bestfriend since freshman year.
'' I 'm not so sure. There 's no dingy score there but aside from the wreck inside, the firm is discharge. ``
'' crash ? What -- -- -- ''
He was interrupted by Aunt Petunia 's call for lunch. He helped Luna up and accompanied her to the kitchen. He thought it unspoilt to discuss that while eating. Petunia eyed them carefully.
'' So, is she your girl, Harry ? ``
'' No, she 's one of my friends in school. '' He answered quickly failing to note the cloud that passed Luna 's eyes for a moment.
'' Oh, I was just wondering ... Can you please severalise us what has been happening now ? '' She asked as if discussing the activities of the darkness Jehovah is just an ordinary yesteryear time but Harry knew better. He knew that she was quite terrified but was trying hard not to establish it noticeable so as not to name them nervous.
Just then, an owl sailed past the still open door and headed straight to Petunia. Harry stared nervously at his auntie who immediately collapsed after reading the message. He quickly ran to her and picked up the letter.
'' WAR HAS BEGUN .... '' The message was written in blood.
Harry froze and even Luna seemed afraid after he let her understand it. He quickly revived his auntie to talk over the letter.
'' I do n't see. I thought the war begun with the battle at the department of enigma. But from this letter, it seemed that it has just started. '' Harry asked his aunty who has just been awakened.
'' It simply means that the random cleanup has begun ... '' His aunt answered softly as if hearing it in that manner would pull in it less shocking and less real that it was.
Harry quickly finished his meal and beckoned for Luna to follow him. They both collected their things.
'' Harry ! Where do you cerebrate you 're going ? ``
'' To help the others. ``
'' No, not yet ! Harry, we should hold back for encourage command. '' Aunt Petunia desperately tried to hold them back but to no avail.
'' No, I 'm fag out of waiting already. I have to do something. I will not hide here like a coward who lets others die to protect me. Stay here and wait for instructions. I 'll be in touch. '' With that said, Harry took hold of Luna 's hand and apparated both of them to Grimmauld Place where they got another nasty electrical shock of their lifespan. Would it never end ?
The once lofty manor house was now like another delapidated building as if a hurricane arrived and left without so lots of an apology to the inhabitant there. board were turned and the irritatingly noisy female parent of Dog Star was speechless for once. Kreacher was also nowhere to be found. And yes, there were burn marks on the paries too ... and pedigree was everywhere ... ..BLOOD ? ! ?
Harry and Luna walked around the house in a daze. Both had their scepter out expecting the sorry. They inspected the suite hoping for any clue, any sign of life-time at all. But there was none. The sign of the zodiac was empty and its eerie quiet was getting to their nerves.
'' What is this plaza, Harry ? ``
'' This is my godfather 's household and the military headquarters of the Order of the Phoenix. ``
Luna 's middle clouded with business concern but was quickly replaced with a steely smell of conclusion. `` come on, let 's search the menage again. We might have missed something. ``
They carefully inspected the life room again where the destruction is at its spoiled. But still they found ... ... nothing. They both slumped on the lounge in exhaustion and once again scanned the room until they both felt the frigidness enveloping them. Wondering why, their center both turned to the fireplace and for the offset time since they entered the room, they both noticed that there was no flak burning there.
'' This is bad. '' Harry shook his head as if not daring to believe it.
'' What 's bad ? ``
'' No fire. It usually burns for one week before it dies. It means this has happened almost a week ago or to a greater extent. And another thing. '' Harry quickly extracted some floo gunpowder beside the fireplace and apprise Luna to follow him.
'' Hogwarts ! '' They both shouted quickly but nothing happened.
'' It seems that it has also been disconnected from the floo electronic network. cipher can travel to and from that fireplace. ``
'' Excellent, ceramist ! '' Someone clapped from behind him and they both turned to count at the intruder.
'' WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING HERE ? '' Harry angrily asked the malicious trespasser now walking nonchalantly to him.
'' Now, is that a way to regale an old ally ? ``
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Chapter 5 - spinal column at Grimmauld seat
'' YOU WERE NEVER MY booster, MALFOY ! NOR DO YOU HAVE ANY FRIEND AT ALL ! YOU ONLY attention FOR YOURSELF AND YOUR DARK aspiration ! '' Harry hollered at the picket, blond boy sneering at them.
Harry and Luna scanned the elbow room to see if there are other unwanted visitors lurking around with both their wands clutched at the ready.
'' Oh, I see you have a new girlfriend now, Potter. I never knew your mouthful in women could sink that low. At to the lowest degree Chang and the mudblood are pretty. '' He spat at the run-in. `` Really ! nutcase ! '' Malfoy stared at Luna in despite with one of his eyebrows raised. He then bio=
Chapter 5 - Back at Grimmauld station
'' YOU WERE NEVER MY Friend, MALFOY ! NOR DO YOU HAVE ANY FRIEND AT ALL ! YOU ONLY CARE FOR YOURSELF AND YOUR darkness ambition ! '' Harry hollered at the pale, blond boy sneering at them.
Harry and Luna scanned the room to see if there are other unwanted visitors lurking around with both their baton clutched at the ready.
'' Oh, I see you have a new girlfriend now, Potter. I never knew your mouthful in women could sink that low. At least Chang and the mudblood are pretty. '' He spat at the Son. `` Really ! looney ! '' Malfoy stared at Luna in condescension with one of his eyebrows raised. He then sat at the nearest sofa and started to refine his wand as if it was the most natural thing to do at the moment.
'' If I remember correctly, your Pansy is not that great-looker either. Maybe you need to reevaluate your signified of discernment too. '' Luna told him clearly annoyed at his demeanor.
'' Whatever. '' genus Draco just rolled his eyes at them and continued what he was doing giving the impression that the conversation had already been concluded.
'' What demonic foreign mission brought you to here, Malfoy ? '' Harry softly asked the trespasser again. His nonchalance was quite unsettle but he knew that blowing hio his jailed audience.
Harry and Luna looked at each other. Both refused to believe what they were hearing. It could n't be happening, could it ? Harry squeezed Luna 's hand and regretted that he did n't retrieve of learning telepathy and legilimency while he was still at the Dursleys. He then noticed an old opus of cloth near the fire place. A sudden apoplexy of glare crossed his brain. He turned to Luna and tried to commune as silent as possible. Luna, in typesetter's case we need to make a quick getaway, we 'll dissemble that this is a portkey. No one must experience yet that I can apparate. Ok ? Luna nodded.
'' They put up a good fighting, you know, it 's just that my allies were better. I 'd throw side now really firm if I were you. I heard that the blood double-crosser screamed like hell on earth when shot by the cruciatus curse. The mudblood was even worse. They told me she passed out after they made her jump from the ceiling, with the help of the imperius jinx of form. '' Draco continued his tarradiddle making it phone as if he was chatting with his long lost champion about something pleasant.
'' WHAT ? ! ? '' Harry was visibly tensed now. Hearing about his friends being tortured from this loathing made it even worse.
'' Really, potter ! Are you deaf now, too ? You should n't even concern about your nasty mudblood and blood two-timer acquaintance. Their utterly useless, a disgrace in the name of wizardry. '' Draco muttered in disdain.
'' DO N'T YOU SPEAK ABOUT THEM ilk THAT ! YOU VILE, CONTEMPTUOUS HEIR OF THE SATANIC MALFOY kindred ! YOU 'D NEVER amount of money TO EVEN A strand OF THEIR HAIR ! '' Harry screamed at him letting his emotions flow. His diplomatic attempt was not working anyway.
'' I 'll say whatever I want, ceramist. Frankly, I do n't devote a damn. '' genus Draco then stood up and casually paced the room to go near them. `` good story, I never would receive thought that you would hang up around after learning that this belongs to me now. But I guess you 're more idiotic than I give you mention for. '' He paused for consequence before announcing. `` Here are my companion now. You sure made it easy for us, Potter. ``
'' You wish ! '' Harry retorted before firing several dysphemistic and justificatory around him. Luna followed his spark advance but never left his incline. They both decided that it would be easier if they just fight side of meat by side.
Sir Thomas More loud pops were held and respective wrapped frame appeared all over the place. Soon, colorful and electrifying sparks were flying around the bread and butter elbow room as spells after spells were fired. Harry quickly counted the foe. Nine death-eaters plus Dragon. That makes the odds to ten is to two. 'This is bad .'Harry thought while continuing with the battle.
'' IMPEDIMENTA ! '' He heard Luna shot the enchantment to McNair who easily deflected it and fired back a stunning tour which missed her only by an centimeter.
'' STUPEFY ! EXPELLIARMUS ! TARANTALLEGRA ! '' He bombarded the advancing death-eaters with all the spells he knew.
'' IMPERIO ! '' Lucius tried to damn Harry but was greatly disappointed when it did n't cause any effect on him.
'' Hey, Lucius ! Did n't your old master tell you that Imperius Curse does not induce any effect on me ? '' He mocked the seething compensate hand of Voldemort. `` RICTUSEMPRA ! ``
Lucius'legs were uncontrollable for a while but quickly recovered. `` You think those childish while are enough ? '' He sneered at Harry. `` Watch how the shadow wizards fight. CRUCIO ! ``
Harry suddenly fell on the floor in pain but he fought not to drop his verge. He saw Luna also crumpling on the ground near him soon after she accidentally bumped to Lucius breaking his concentration on the expletive. Harry rushed to Luna 's side to see if she was still breathing. `` PROTEGO ! '' He quickly fired to temporarily harbor them from all the attacks.
'' Luna, are you allright ? '' Luna nodded weakly. Both of them did n't remark that the attackers had penetrated the cuticle charm and were now closing in on them.
'' How disturb ! '' One of the death-eaters clapped.
Harry and Luna quickly looked up to view all the sneering but triumphant faces surrounding them.
'' We meet again, Potter. Why do n't you just surrender quietly and spare yourself the pain in the neck ? Your young friend shall be killed eventually. Our master have no need for her. '' The hatred in Lucius'optic was very evident.
'' What 's happening ? What have you done to my friends ? '' Harry asked ignoring their taunts.
'' Allow me, beginner. '' Draco proudly told his father who smiled at his son 's attitude. `` Well, you see, Potter. Time has changed now. The truehearted followers of Maker Voldemort are the ones in bidding now. As dim-witted as you are, you should make guessed that the Daily oracle has now stopped operating in awe. The people behind the pettifogger are, did I say are ? I meant were, very brave but of course they have already been taken care of. ``
Luna paled visibly at the mention of the Quibbler and her knee wobbled slightly but she stood her land. Harry was impressed by her strong point. He thought she would crack down when she heard Draco 's taunt but she was stronger than she thought.
'' I think Hogwarts has already been destroyed after several attacks from my ally. You better start thinking of transferring to another schoolhouse now. need I say more ? Or have you finally grasped the obvious ? As for Ginny -- -- '' He was suddenly cut off by his beginner and did not looked pleased with it.
'' That 's enough, Draco. McNair, dispose of the little girl properly. Goyle, grab the boy and follow me. '' Lucius barked his monastic order not wanting to waste anymore time.
Harry glanced at Luna and silently signaled that it was time. `` expect ! '' They shouted at the aproaching death-eaters.
'' WHAT ? '' The enemies asked in unison.
'' Ever heard of a portkey ? ``
'' NNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ``
'' WHAT ? ! ? ``
'' But how ? ``
Harry and Luna both smiled triumphantly at them showing the old composition of cloth. They only managed to witness the feeling of scare, surprise and dispair on their faces before feeling the comrade tug on their belly button as they apparated. As their feet landed firmly on the ground, both of them surveyed their surroundings again hoping that there were no death-eaters waiting for them. They sighed in relief when they found no one. They did n't think they have enough military capability to fight now.
'' Where are we, Harry '' Luna finally asked him.
The scene before them was terrible. The paries are destroyed and the parts that were still standing were covered with dirt and rake. table were turned and the chairs were broken into musical composition. The window were also scattered into slice. Statues were knocked down. The property looked like a palace that faced a battle and lost. It was quite depressing..
When Harry did n't reply, Luna continued her reflection. `` You know, if this place does not look so lay waste to, I would say that we are at Hogwarts. ``
Harry was cresftallen as he replied. `` Luna, before we apparated, I was thinking of Hogwarts. ``
Chapter 6 - At the elbow room of Requirements
'' HOGWARTS ? ! ? '' Luna exclaimed at him before collapsing to the ground.
Harry stared helpless at the crumpled trope while furiosly trying to believe of a place where they can temporarily adopt refuge. He suddenly felt angry tear rushing to the surface. 'Why is all happening ?'He thought.
'It 's because of Voldemort that 's why you must defeat him to hold back shadow from taking over .'A associate voice rang on his head. 'Remember, you are the solitary one who can shoot down him but you need your friends. recover them. ``
'Yes, I should find my Friend. But where ?'He thought again while wondering how he could defecate this conversation from his mind. 'Maybe I 'm going crazy'.
'You 're as sane as I am. In time, you will give away all your hidden powers but initiative, try to find them. I ca n't tell you because Voldemort might be reading my mind now. I 'm weak and I might not be able to repel him much longer. cogitate of the stead where you can find almost anything ... .a place that changes itself to fit your purpose. '' With that, the vocalization was gone.
'' Of course, why did n't I think of that before ? Thank you, professor Dumbledore. '' He whispered to himself.
'' Harry, what are we going to do now ? '' Harry was surprised to regain Luna at her invertebrate foot now without her usual vitreous saying. If anything, he could only find acceptance and depressed determination there. For the first time, he noticed that she had grown a trivial taller and her figure was now quite pleasing to the heart. The strand of butterbeer caps she usually wore on her neck was gone but her blond hair that almost hid her face made her face more mysterious. She looked pretty. He quickly averted his gaze. He should not be looking at Luna this way. It was not the time for this form of thing.
'' Why ? Is there something wrong ? '' She asked him gently.
'' No, no. What happened to your necklace ? '' He shook his head to cover his embarrassment.
'' Oh, I got rid of it lastly summer. It was a recollection from my mother but I had to motivate on. No sense in dwelling in dreams. '' She casually replied with a flip of her yearn, blond hair.
'No sensory faculty in dwelling with dream .'Her words echoed in Harry 's mind. That was what Dumbledore had told him a few days back when he caught him returning everyday to the Mirror of Erised. `` You 're right, Luna. But first, we need to find oneself our Friend. '' A new found courage and purpose filled his heart.
'' But where -- - ? ``
'' In the room of demand. hail on. '' Harry grabbed her hand and they both ran to the seventh floor of the palace thankful that not all of Hogwarts had been destroyed.
They cautiously entered the elbow room of Requirements and was surprised to see so many masses there, most of them youth. Some injure were being treated on make shift beds but the others were still sleeping. A wizard carefully approached them with his sceptre pointed on their direction.
'' Who are you ? What are you doing here ? '' The thaumaturge roughly demanded.
'' I 'm Harry Potter and this is Luna Lovegood. We 're here to find our friends. '' Harry quickly introduced themselves and showed his scar for proper identification. The wizard lowered his wand
'' Very well. I apologize for being rude. It 's just that darkness is everywhere and we ca n't be sure on who to confide anymore. By the way, I 'm prof Leninski from Durmstrang. Our schoolhouse has also been attacked and Professor Dumbledore had been sort enough to hand us shelter. The students and instructor from Hogwarts are staying on the former side of the room. ``
Harry and Luna shook his hired hand politely and went to the former position of the room. Only ten pupil, two Hogwarts professor and the school nanny were there. Lavender, Hermione, Padma, Pavarti and Cho were sleeping on one bed on the left. Colin, Dennis, Seamus, Lee and Ron were on the other bed. dame Pomphrey was meddlesome concocting some potion while prof Mcgonagall and brothel keeper Hooch were fussy discussing something on hushed vocalization. No one had noticed their presence yet.
'' professor McGonagall ? '' Harry tentatively said to declare their arrival. He reckoned it would not be civilized if they just hop on the bed and catch some Z's their weariness off.
Both professors turned their headspring at once and rushed to their English. Harry noticed that the teacher looked haggard as if they had not slept in day ... .even gentlewoman Hooch was not looking as peaky as common. The Stern grammatical construction of Professsor McGonagall was quickly replaced with relief and excitement when they saw the new arrivals.
'' Harry ... Luna ... .I 'm glad that you 're both alive. What happened to you ? '' Harry could swear that McGonagall 's middle had gone misty at the pot of him.
'' Professor, we got attacked by death-eaters .... -- - ''
'' Is it avowedly that Draco owns the -- -- ?
Harry and Luna started answering at the Same time. They turned to one another. The professors just seemed perplexed.
'' Calm down ... young lady Lovegood, you go first. please start from the get-go. '' Madam hootch stated quietly with her centre darted to the quiescency educatee indicating that she did not need to disturb them with their conversation. ma'am Pomphrey had noticed them however and walked over to join them.
'' Well, professor, I went to Harry 's billet then we apparated -- -- ''
'' Hold on, not one of you can apparate yet ! '' prof McGonagall exclaimed in a pipe down voice.
'' That was my doing, Professor. I just thought it would be faster. ``
'' Go on, Miss Lovegood. '' The prof just prompted Luna to continue.
'' We apparated to Grimmauld berth, then we found Draco there ... then several Death-eaters appeared and attacked us ... .then just when we were cornered, Harry apparated the both us to Hogwarts ... .but they do n't know that, professor. We pretended that we were using a portkey. '' Luna 's middle were cloudy as she recounted the day 's events.
'' professor, Dragon and the early death-eaters told us the worst. Is our situation really that bad ? DOE Draco really own Sirius'menage now ? '' Harry ignored the awful throb on his shoulders where a curse had hit him a while ago. He noticed that the Professors looked meaningfully at each former before answering his queries.
'' We are on a very difficult place now, Mr. ceramicist. myriad aurors and wizards had been captured and killed during the countless attacks that the death-eaters launched live on summertime. It had been fortunate enough that we were able to ship bookman staying at the headquarters to this place rightfulness before the enemies attacked it .... '' prof McGonagall suddenly stopped as if pondering if she should continue. Harry stared at her and was surprised that he could show her intellection. 'Shall I tell Harry about Dumbledore and Ginny ?'She seemed to be debating with herself.
'' What about Ginny and Professor Dumbledore ? '' Harry promptly asked her. The three grownup turned to him in surprise.
'' How did you know ? '' dame Pomphrey wondered.
'' We do n't know anything. I just remembered what Draco said a spell ago before he was cut off by Lucius. '' Well, that was near the Truth, Harry thought although he still could n't believe that he could read their minds.
'' I think both of you had enough for today. Why do n't you sleep first ? '' prof McGonagall tried to sidestep the topic.
'' I think it would be unspoiled if you tell us now, Professor. We would not be able to sleep without knowing first. Besides, knowing the material situation is the starting time way into solving a problem. '' Luna pressed them politely using pure system of logic like a straight Ravenclaw to win her causa. Harry squeezed her hand in gratitude. He was afraid his temper would get the honest of him if he would be the one to insist.
The professor sighed again. `` As a lot as I wanted to withhold some information, Luna was correct. You have to know. Times have changed and you have to be equipped for the struggle in our midst .... '' She paused and took a deep breath before she continued. `` Dumbledore and Ginny were captured. We do n't sleep with what 's happening to them now. Dumbledore can pick out charge of himself but Ginny ... .I shudder to think what they might be doing to her now ... .The Weasleys are distraught. '' The professor finally broke down and left to seek recourse on a saturnine corner of the room leaving both of them with Madam Hooch and Madam Pomphrey who were also shaking in grief and desperation.
Harry felt blunt for a moment. 'Ginny ! Why her ? ! ? What do they want from her ?'He felt Luna hug him and they decided that it was time for them to breathe. Today had been a foresightful day and tomorrow might be longer. They need their strength.
Chapter 7 - The Reformation of Dumbledore 's USA

'' CONSTANT VIGILANCE, POTTER ! ``

Harry was still pondering on Mad-Eye Moody 's dearie formulation when he suddenly felt the bed vibrating furiously. Startled out of his wits, Harry jumped from the bed, drew his verge out and scrambled to feel his field glass that fell on the floor in his haste. He was about to launch his first defensive charm for the day when he noticed Lee Jordan and Seamus Finnegan clutching their stomach trying to check their laughter while Hermione sodbuster and Luna Lovegood glared furiously at them.

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

'' You should have seen your facial expression, married person. Hahahaha ! ``

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

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

'' Given the site, we might as well put a petty colouring to our animation or else, we would all go crazy here. '' Seamus butted in seriously.

No one said a word for a moment. Suddenly, they were all reminded of the revulsion that they were living now ... the memory that they all wished to forget and hoped that they were all just a part of dream that can be sent to limbo after several months or geezerhood. The girlfriend suddenly regretted reprimanding Lee and Seamus. Hermione broke the silence.

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

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

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

'' That 's what professor McGonagall said finale Night ... .but if I recall correctly, you can not apparate to the headquarters either ... .but the death- eaters did. '' Harry answered thoughtfully apparently puzzled too about what happened. `` But I 'm glad I forgot about that lilliputian part of information or I would n't suffer attempted to go here in the first property. ``

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

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

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

The Patil twins and the others soon joined the conversation and together, they shared with Harry and Luna the case that resulted to making the elbow room of requirements their irregular headquarters. Several parents, including those staying at Grimmauld space, decided to broadcast their children to Hogwarts a month early to ensure the refuge of their fry. Dumbledore agreed and they were all capable to settle there. However, after a few days, something urgent came up and Dumbledore and some former professors had to get out the castle in haste.

That was the time when the Death-eaters sneaked into Hogwarts. Some used the enactment from the cellar of Honeydukes obviously led by Wormtail, one of the Godhead of the vulture'Map so he knew all the undercover paths to the school, and some entered the ordinary way like Lucius. Some were outside and barraged the school day with complex spells to counteract the barrier. The students and remaining prof fiercely fought but their military posture were no match for their assaulter. Soon, Hogwarts was in their controller and all the people inside were captured.

Dumbledore arrived a few minutes later and bartered for the captives lives in rally for his. The death-eaters immediately agreed of course. Even if they were not able-bodied to capture Harry, at least they got his mentor. It was only after Dumbledore conjured a portkey and sent us all to Grimmauld Place that they noticed that Ginny was missing. Some professors went back but to the castle but did not find out her leading to the conclusion that the death-eaters did not release her like the others. It was only confirmed though after the following attack.

Apparently, Voldemort was impatient already and ordered another fire at Dog Star'house. Somehow, Dumbledore sent a warning there and gave the resident an chance to bunk. Order penis sent the children and some professors back to Hogwarts to hide in the Room of Requirements and destroyed the floo connection to prevent death-eaters from following them.

'' So that 's what happened ... ... '' Harry shook his head in amazement ... but a hen-peck cerebration entered his mind again. `` How could Dumbledore let himself be captured without a battle ? He could have gotten them all within bit like what happened in the Department of Mysteries .... ''

'' That 's what 's bothering us too. '' They all looked around to come up Ron nodding his head teacher solemnly. `` Dumbledore is very potent but he let it occur ... why ? ``

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

'' Yeah, Harry 's here. I should not let my better Friend get hold me here in a state of matter of distress. I would just die of embarrassment.. '' He smiled weakly and hugged his best friend.

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

'' No, Hermione, just joking. Actually, gentlewoman Pomphrey had convinced me that moaning and blaming myself will just hold affair forged. Now that Harry 's here maybe we can do something useful for once. '' Ron looked expectantly at Harry as if he was hoping for something miraculous to chance. Harry and others just looked hurt and dumbfounded at him. `` No criminal offense guys, it 's just that he 's my serious Ilex paraguariensis. We went through a lot together and having him here with me added a boost to my morale. '' He quickly explained.

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

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

'' Maybe it 's because the death-eaters thought that Ginny and Harry are romantically need and he would go to any length to keep her including bartering his life for hers .... '' Cho said seemingly hurt at the view of it being confessedly while everyone stared at her and Harry.

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

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

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

'' She what ? ! ? '' Ron suddenly exclaimed not daring to believe that his sister could such a laughable thing.

'' Mmmm ... ..yeah, b-but we were just joking around ... .acting some make- believe situation ... .like a moving picture or gaming or something ... she did not mean it, honest ... we were just having some fun ... '' Colin continued nervously and cringed at the wad of a flushed angry buddy of Ginny.

'' That 's plenty ... That 's enough ... .It 's just a mistake ... let 's just hope that Ginny is smart enough not to let on that it was just an act. '' Hermione raised her vocalisation to prevent everyone from making another comment. Harry opened his mouth to verbalize but changed his intellect but Ron could n't be stopped.

'' So what do we do now ? '' Ron demanded angrily at them. Another stony silence greeted his words. Hermione bit her lip trying to call up of something. The Creevey brothers suddenly found their torn blue air sock very interesting. Others just stared into distance until a strong vocalisation dared answer the question.

'' We form Dumbledore 's Army again. '' Everyone looked at Luna as she spoke of the quarrel. `` With Dumbledore gone, we need to defend ourselves and the others ... .we need to subdue complex while if we even hope to defeat Voldemort ... .we need to link up for without it, we shall easily be defeated. '' Everyone stared dumbfounded at her. They never heard Luna speak this way before. To them, she was just Loony - a dreamer, someone whose mother wit of realism was utterly confutative, but here she was giving them an obvious reply that they should have realized before.

Harry was impressed too by Luna 's Book. He already guessed that behind that looney frontage was a miss to the full of sapience but he never thought that she could also be this strong and determined to fight back evil ... .but maybe he should have realized that already after she, the but one in the grouping that was not from Gryffindor, went to help him rescue Sirius even if she did not know how important he is to him at the clip. And then, the battle at Grimmauld Place, she held her lieu and never cried once even after the taunt about her father. She stood her flat coat. She was amazing ....

'' Luna 's right. We must reconvene all the member and we 'll try to take on some complex trance first before we do anything else. We need to prepare. Hermione, do you have any estimation how to adjoin the others ? I noticed you found it hard to communicate with me given the experimental condition but maybe we can bump a way to contact the others and bring them here. '' Harry assumed his status of leader of the DA and tried to stimulate a sense of organization to the others. `` I see, all of us here are members, so ... .we just need to reach the remainder of the extremity and see if they are leave to join us again. Then we can bulge the training. Do you all agree ? ``

Everyone nodded their concord at once and hurried to their trunks to get their spell books and wands. Harry was now thinking of where they can train given so many the great unwashed were staying there. Luna just stayed with him while she too was lost in her own thought process. Ron and Hermione were busy reading something that may help them feel a way to pass on with the others. Nobody noticed the bespectacled cat hiding under a bed, observing and listening to their every parole. Chapter 8 - A Page from the society 's Record Book

'' Mr. potter, may I speak with you for a bit ? '' said professor McGonagall, walking soundlessly, very cat-like, to where Harry and Luna were sitting. Harry nodded and followed the Deputy Headmistress to her tabular array and sat on the nearest chair while the prof looked curiously at him.

'' What is it, Professor ? '' asked Harry, wondering if she had overheard them talking. He made a mental banker's bill to find a more circumspect way of organizing the DA because the adult wizards would never allow them to fight, not yet.

'' I wish to utter with you about the arcanum defense mathematical group you formed net year. As the Order 's resource are very much strained nowadays, we could not cover all soil and as we unfortunately realized before, we can not always be here to defend the students. We need as many condition protector as we can possibly have to regain our humans. '' said prof McGonagall, leafing through some book filled with authorship that Harry could n't quite understand.

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

'' The Order is requesting you to see the light Dumbledore 's U. S. Army and train them very well and defensive and offensive piece. '' continued Professor McGonagall, staring intently at Harry 's eyes.

'' I - I ... of course of instruction, Professor ... .anything to assist. '' said Harry in surprise.

professor McGonagall sighed in relief. `` Thank you, Mr. potter. We have been wanting to do that but we could n't seem to find time for it. We were contemplating on requesting Hermione to do it, but the quietus of the guild seem to believe your master structure is better. Besides, we were not sure yet if the rest of you would desire to do it but now that you 're here, you will be able to find out for yourself how much support you got. Do n't worry, your friend will help you orchestrate matter. '' she said, implying that Harry must need to germinate his eye for item soon. Leaders must try not to leave any rock unturned.for one unsubdivided mistake might be disastrous to all.

'' Do n't worry, Professor, we 'll spend a penny sure that we will do our ripe to help our world return to formula. '' said Harry seriously.

'' Very well, then. Off you go ... .but before you leave, I want you to receive this. '' said the prof, handling a composition of parchment to Harry 's outstretched hand. `` That 's a copy of a page from the rescript 's record book. It contains the general office of the wizarding existence. Use those information wisely. ``

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

'' And Harry -- - ''

'' Yes, professor ? ``

'' Please do n't pause to lecture to us or ask for our assistance if you needed it. Never try to localize the load of saving the humans on your shoulders alone. It 's our world too and we will assist you no issue what happens ... think of that ... ''

Harry nodded solemnly and walked towards his friends, clutching the lambskin tightly on his rightfield clenched fist. He called for a merging immediately. As the group gathered around him, he started to tell them about the Order 's postulation, explaining about the Order of the Phoenix to the others who do not make out anything about it yet. Finally, he requested Hermione to show the paper for them.

GENERAL SITUATION OF THE WIZARDING worldly concern

1. All wizarding schools attacked by the death-eaters - 36 drained, 215 injured

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

3. Hogsmeade and Diagon Alley - market place closed due to numerous fire, no concrete figures of fatal accident yet ; Weasley 's thaumaturgist Wheezes - operating in stealth.

4. day-by-day Prophet stopped operating to avert the attacks

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

6. Minister of Magic - resigned after receiving M of hate-mails from people who were not capable to prepare for war because of the false selective information he fed them

7. Ministry of conjuration - currently in bedlam because of the sudden release of the Minister, no one is intrepid enough to exact the position yet.

8. Dumbledore and Ginny - captured but still alive.

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

10. Harry Potter - currently developing his top executive - an social club appendage needs to talk to him about this soon.

11. Aurors - reduced by half - need to produce the skills of other wizards

12. Victims of the dementor 's attack on a certain superstar village 40 years ago - need to line up a way for them to regain their power. to the highest degree of them were powerful wizard and would be able to facilitate us in this war.

The DA members just listened intenly. The tidings did not come as a impact anymore. After all, they already know the situation was very bad due to the fact that they were hiding. But the end bit of information came as a nice surprise. They never knew that and it was not written in the books. They wondered how many of those victims could actually bring to their cause.

'' aunty petunia ! '' gasped Harry. The others turned to him at once, eyebrows raising in question.

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

'' WHAT ? ! ? THAT WOMAN THAT TREATED YOU like DIRT ? ! ? '' exclaimed Ron. `` NO WAY ! ``

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

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

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

'' Let 's see, maybe a patronus'osculation or something. The patronus sucks the power and sacrifice it back to its owner. What do you cerebrate ? '' said Lee.

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

'' It 's because it was not written in the new books. '' Everyone turned to Cho who suddenly blushed. `` You see, it 's an old conjuring trick and probably listed in the old books only. My nanna told me about it once but she said only a corporeal patronus conjured by a very mighty wizard can pull it off. ``

'' fountainhead, that settles it then. Hermione and Cho, you take explosive charge of researching on that. Lee, Seamus, Colin and Dennis, I believe you are clever enough to take care of contacting the others. Luna, Ron and I are going to design some strategy. '' said Harry.

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

'' Er -- '' said Harry, racking his mind for anything that he can assign to the three. `` Umm ... .you can inquiry on some very sophisticated magic spell that we can use and er ... um ... .you can tramp around the room and try to look for for pupil here who might be willing to join us ... ''

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

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

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

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

From one dark nook of the way, the bespectacled cat smiled at their progress and quietly left the room.
Chapter 9 - The Three Urgent job

The formation of Dumbledore 's army rekindled a fire in the hearts of the Cy Young mavin. They promptly fulfilled the tasks assigned to them, much to the annoyance of the other people in the room who seemed to think that they were just wasting their fourth dimension ( In which Ron angrily retorted with a nasty, `` Oh, yeah, you think so ? Why do n't you just go out there and die willingly ? '' ) and within 48 hours, another meeting was called to finalize the plans.

'' Listen, comrades-in-wands, '' everyone groaned at the term. Harry smiled. `` Just joking but hey, I like the phone of that. Let 's hear the outcome of your labor first. Hermione ? ``

Hermione stood up promptly and study clearly, `` Patronus kiss should only be administered to the business leader of Dementors, in our case it was called 'Demeter'. The go is 'Patrono Halkum'but only the chosen one could do that. The essence of the kiss should then be incorporated with a especial power revival potion which Cho and I will be working on. The lone knavish constituent is locating all those dupe and finding the wizard small town where they came from for the potion to work. As of now, we do n't have a go at it the name of the village yet and even professor McGonagall has already forgotten the place. ``

'' Professor McGonagall also said that those genius had their remembering modified so they might not even be will to do it. The village was magically wiped out from the Quran and since the post was unplottable, it is quite unimaginable for us to go there '' added Cho.

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

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

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

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

'' Yeah, who would give birth thought that the house-elves could do so often .... '' said Colin.

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

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

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

'' Well, from talking to Dobby, we figured that the house-elves can be turned into a very effective spy network. There are star sign ELF all over the world and their own sword of magic permit them to intercommunicate with one another without alerting the sorcerer. Aside from that, they can also get past tense any anti-apparition barriers. You get the picture ? '' Lee paused before continuing. `` We then requested Dobby and some of his sure supporter to site the remaining extremity of the DA and personally apply them the missive informing that DA has returned and that if they still wish to be part of us again, they have to pass on their reply immediately to the house-elf that delivered the subject matter. ``

'' And ? '' prompted Harry.

'' Why do you think we 're so mad ? Of course, we got them all ! '' said Seamus eagerly, signaling Colin and Dennis to show them the letter of the alphabet. `` Apparently, they were also hiding in some underground unplottable safe menage built during the premature reign of Voldemort. ``

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

'' Wicked ! '' said Ron.

'' How descend there are only 15 of them ? We have 29 extremity, the missive should be 16. '' said Hermione, trying to recollect who among the premature phallus, except Ginny, had not replied.

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

Harry nodded thoughtfully. `` What do you believe, guys ? '' he asked the group, carefully eyeing their reactions.

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

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

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

'' It 's quite hard to decide. After all, detention is not the lone thing at bet here but she 's my champion. '' said Cho weakly. Padma also nodded in agreement.

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

Luna looked taken aback for a mo before she replied, `` I think Hermione 's right field. We should give her a chance but .... not right now. We have to observe first and make sure as shooting that she will not betray us a 2d meter before we approach her again. ``

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

'' Not goodness. The polite single just ignored us but the others downright insulted our efforts. There is one from Durmstrang and two from Beaxbatons who seemed interested but they are not feeling too brave at the minute though. Maybe we just have to wait. '' explained Lavender, feeling more down in the mouth as she read her report.

'' That 's hunky-dory, Lavender. We should have expected that. They will deny to join us now because we have not proven anything yet. To them, we are just a bunch of foolish Thomas Kid pulling a very dangerous antic. Do n't worry, they 'll hail around. We just have to be patient and explain some more. '' said Harry, consoling the put off member.

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

'' We 'll just proceed to win over the three who were occupy and then leave the others for later. By the way, here is the list of the most useful spells that we need to surmount as soon as possible. '' said Padma, handing each of the member a copy of the spells complete with the incantantions, correct sceptre campaign and their uses.

'' Thanks !. '' said Harry, putting a written matter in the pouch of his trousers, `` All of your reports will be very helpful to the general plan that Ron, Luna and I had drafted in conclusion night. The plan had been streamlined to three urgent tasks. First, we must bring auntie Petunia here immediately. I need at least two other people who could already do some advanced magic to go with me. We reckoned it would be best if we always work collectively, in a group of 3 people or Sir Thomas More. Who would be will to join me ? '' he saw all of them raise their men. `` No, not all of us yet. It shall be carried out tomorrow morning already. No time to train first that 's why I need those who can do set ahead thaumaturgy already. Lee and Luna can go with me. Sorry, Ron. '' He apologized quickly to his bestfriend who seemed hurt that he did n't choose him to unite the first team.

'' Why Luna ? She 's one year younger than us ... '' Parvati pointed out.

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

'' Oh ! Okay. ``

'' The endorsement task is to fetch all the other member here, prey schedule is future week. We all need to train religiously before that engagement because all of us will be going ... .unless mortal wants to outride, of course. '' he grinned as the others groan in mock protest. `` Ron will unite all the teams later after we have studied the paper of Lee 's grouping. ``

'' As for the third task, we will all undergo another extensive breeding on battle related magic spell including shape up apparition ... '' he paused. `` ... and wandless magic ... '' The others gasped in wonder.

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

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

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

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

'' Because I do n't want them to know yet and -- -- '' Harry was suddenly interrupted by Madam hooch 's shout of `` Dinner 's ready ! '' `` ... .it seemed that dinner party 's ready so we have to stop this merging right now. I 'm starving ! '' he playfully ran to the make-shift dining place. Several 'so-am- I 's'followed him and one very great foot almost crushed his foot in haste.

'' Luna, Lee, please meet me after dinner tonight at that part of the way. '' Harry whispered to them as they sat on their respective places. He pointed to the sofa near professor McGonagall 's mesa but discreetly hidden behind a shelf of Good Book. `` We 'll finalize our saving plan for tomorrow, okay ? ``

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

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

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

'' We can use the disillusion magical spell for that. It 's safer and besides, we left some of our things at the Order 's head -- - ''

'' PROFESSOR MCGONAGALL ! Potter 's missing ! Some death-eaters attacked the Dursleys ... '' said a panicky female voice from behind.

'' We were able to stand them off but the womanhood said potter left a few 24-hour interval ago ... '' growled another, unmistakably Moody's.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

'' PETUNIA ! '' screamed Uncle Vernon who seemed to have forgotten his anxiety as he berated his wife for letting the forbidden Word of God escape her lips.

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

'' Explain yourself, Potter. '' said Helen Wills, glaring at him for causing them so much stress.

'' I 'm regretful Professor Moody, Tonks ... I forgot that about the order extremity watching over the house. You see, after being endlessly frustrated at the lack of word, I started to make skillful use of my fourth dimension. I taught myself how to apparate and Aunt Petunia, being one of the victim of a dementors attack before, taught me how to perform wandless magic from memory. '' said Harry.

Harry quickly told them a heavily edited interpretation of the incidents after he and Luna left Privet Drive to travel to Grimmauld Place. His story was greeted with shock, amazement and incredulity from his engrossed audience. He also shared with them the DA 's programme of rescuing the Dursleys but he did not tell them the reason why. Mad-eye Helen Wills Moody shot him a questioning flavor but did not press on. Harry smiled at him in relief. For some reason, he did not want his uncle and first cousin to cognise about it.

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

'' No, Minerva, if you do n't take care, I wish to quell. '' said aunty genus Petunia, surprising them all but Harry who seemed to roll in the hay more than than he was letting on. Vernon tapped his fundament impatiently but left with his son when he realized that his married woman was not going to change her mind.

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

'' We wanted to bring Aunt Petunia so that she can tell us more about the dementor 's onslaught on a mavin village forty years ago. We wanted to present her and other victims their ability back so that they can help us win this war. '' said Harry confidently, giving the impression that it was something that had already been thoroughly discussed by the DA members.

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

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

'' Yeah, something to that core. We can not go on hiding forever and the guild do not ingest enough members to protect us all the fourth dimension. Let 's brass it. We have to prepare for war because WE are at war. '' said Harry, determination etched on his young face.

Moody carefully assessed the young man in figurehead of him and paused for what seemed life eternity before he replied, `` Very well, then. If you all can get back here alive and without any John R. Major injuries, I will train you myself. But, if you fail, you will bury all about it. Consider this your ledger entry exam to auror training. ``

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

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

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

'' Next Monday. ``

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

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

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

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

Colorful sparks flew around hitting and deflecting the walls and dummies strategically placed within the breeding room. The group started their own breeding to groom for the mo mission. Harry told them about Moody 's challenge and that encouraged them to do their best. Professor McGonagall and ma'am Hooch built a self-colored room within the way of prerequisite ( which magically expanded ) which served as their education ground. They put a silencing charm on the room so as not to disorder the early occupants.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

'' Please do n't be mad at me. '' pleaded Harry gently. `` It 's just to designate how the imperius curse works. It controls the creative thinker of the mortal completely and if ordered, they will not hesitate to anguish even the unity they love most. '' His friend nodded in understanding. He released Seamus from his command and instructed the others on what to do.

After several days of rigorous training, all became expert at fighting the imperius curse, even Young Dennis who seemed so watery at first could totally throw it off. Disillusionment charm was a child's play but apparition was met with some difficulty. But all were able-bodied to apparate quite well eventually though not as good as Harry yet who could not only apparate other people with him but also pass anti-apparition barriers. Their shield charm also became substantial. They discovered that if they conjure the turn spell together, it will form a shield strong enough to gross out unforgivable curses completely.

The succeeding morn, Ron called for a meeting to discuss their strategies.

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

radical # 1 : Harry, Luna, Dennis - Hannah, Katie, Susan, Dame Alice Ellen Terry
Group # 2 : Ron, Lavender, Padma - Angelina, Ernie, Zacharias, Alicia chemical group # 3 : Hermione, Annapurna, Seamus - James Byron Dean, Fred, George, Neville
Group # 4 : Lee, Colin, Cho - Michael, Antonius, Justin

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

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

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

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

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

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

'' That 's in force enough. By the way, Cho and I made another quite a little of fake galleons and put a more advanced protean charm there. If before, it only tells the appointment and prison term of the DA meetings now it can inform us if any of our protagonist are in risk. '' said Hermione to distract Ron, giving each of them a fake galleon and gave the leaders the coins for the other members.

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

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

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'' We 're fix. '' declared Harry during lunch. `` Today is Billy Sunday ... Tomorrow we must go and make for our comrades-in-wands back. If you have any doubts about this missionary work, say it now. Otherwise, it will be too tardy. '' he paused to see if any of them wore a flyspeck trace of qualification on their faces but what greeted his eyes were supreme finding and unrivaled courage. The chemical group was almost glowing with it. `` All right. We will meet here and leave at exactly 6 am tomorrow. Rest well for now. We will demand our posture. '' Chapter 11 - The mo mission

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

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

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

Harry nodded in discernment. `` You 're asking if we are going to rescue her too ? '' he glanced at Ron who looked tormented with the thought process of his only sister suffering at the custody of the enemies. `` What do you think ? Silly, of grade we are. We just need to strengthen ourselves first. ``

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

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

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

'' I think he used mental telepathy to let the cat out of the bag to me. hold, I 'll try if I can make it work reverse. I also want to ask him a few dubiousness myself. '' said Harry, concentrating hard on the headmaster 's nerve until it became strong in his mind.

'' professor, can you hear me ? ``

'' Harry ? ``

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

'' Yes, do n't vex about us. focalise on your plan for tomorrow. ``

'' Ok. Professor, I want to ask you something else if you do n't mind. Do you feature any approximation how I can be talking to you right now ? And why did my scar stop hurting. The pain is supposed to be intense now but I do n't have any visions anymore. ``

'' No, I do n't mind. The stupor you gave me when you almost pulverise my federal agency net June made me realise that. As for the offset doubt, I think some of your sluggish powers surfaced at last due to the urging of the position. As for the second interrogation, I can only presume that Voldemort has been closing his thinker to you too to foreclose you from discovering his plan. He does not want to aim prospect now that he 's winning the war. ``

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

'' Be deliberate tomorrow, Harry. ``

'' We will. Thanks, professor. Take care too. '' With that, Harry cleared his mind again and started to tell Ron what the schoolmaster had told him about Ginny. He was exhausted from the effort but seeing the sticking out reflection of his best Friend was worth every snow leopard of push he spent.

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Mon, 5:45 a.m. at the preparation Room

All the members of Dumbledore 's U. S. Army, wearing special DA cloaks magically sewn by their house-elf friends, were nervously pacing the level while waiting for the signaling to leave. The team leadership were currently reiterating the plan and outlining all possible scenarios to their respective groups. professor McGonagall carefully stayed away from their path to avoid increasing their stress. As the clock struck 6:00 a.m., all appendage disillusioned themselves and silently followed their leaders to the course that led to Hogsmeade. They were glad to retrieve the place deserted except for the house-elves nervously waiting for their arrival.

'' Remember, the altogether operation should learn no foresighted than 15 mo. If anything happens, just contract the coin and the rest will try to avail if they can. Also, as soon as the group has completed its missionary work, retort to the training room immediately and expect for the others. We 'll have a short get together afterwards. Okay ? '' said Harry. `` House-elves included. ``

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

Several minutes later, Ron 's and Lee 's groups arrived safely at the preparation room. No one said anything as they waited for the others to return. Some resorted to reading while others played solo wizard chess game to while away the time. Each constantly checking the time and wondering what 's taking the others so long. It had been almost an 60 minutes. Some unconsciously held the coin as if expecting it to burn soon. The wait was almost unendurable when they heard arguments erupting outside the room and it seemed to be getting nearer.

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

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

'' But the dwarf ate the alphabetic character, honestly ! '' said George.

'' Yeah, we were just starting to record it when the dwarf snatch it from our dainty manus and shoved it down its throat. '' added Fred.

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

'' Really ! You know, you do n't need to bring in ridiculous alibis. A simple apology will do. '' Ron glared at them.

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

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

'' They 're not here yet ! ``

'' WHAT ! '' shouted Hermione in panic. She quickly checked her watched. `` It 's more than an 60 minutes ! ``

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

'' hombre, is Luna here ? '' Harry suddenly asked, scanning the citizenry in the room.

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

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

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

All stared into space without any estimation of what to do next. The others did not really like Luna. Some even thought her mad but the post called for some unity and any fighter for the safe side should be treated with regard and concern. Their anxiety was tripled as they felt the coin burning. Each took out the coin and saw the countersign -- -- -- `` Help ! Luna ! The Quibbler ! '' blinking fast.

Without wasting anymore prison term, Harry called Dobby and requested him to get hold out where the caviler was. Within seconds, Dobby arrived with the accurate localization and Harry apparated to the quibbler 's part where a shocking sight greeted him. Luna was fearlessly fighting her attackers - 4 death- eater. Dodging curses and sending out several trying to buy some time until aid arrives.

Harry quickly pulled his own wand and tried to get close to Luna to screen her from some of the more advanced hex, thankful that the assailant did not seem to be very adept at nemesis yet.

'' ESTUPENDO ! '' he shouted at them and the enemies backed away quickly, staring at their scepter as if wondering why they were holding such a stupid piece of woodwind. Harry smiled as he started to ran to Luna 's English. His smile faded, however, when he heard loud pops again as more death-eaters entered the office. The battle continued.

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

Harry realized that he need to get Luna soon so they could escape but the death-eaters made them too busy. The four death-eaters were still behaving oddly but the new arriver were more see than the first-class honours degree four. They never gave them metre to breath. swearword flew across the way at lightning amphetamine. Harry saw Luna struck by a stupefy spell. He quickly revived her and was exhausted himself when he heard respective more dad. The death- feeder stopped to look at the new arrival too, not expecting any reinforcement. But they were surprised when various torment hit each of them as ten DA appendage who already started training arrived.

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

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

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

'' Yeah, cool ! '' shouted the others. Harry smiled inspite of himself. His booster did not seem terrified anymore. In fact, they seemed to have the amphetamine script in this fiddling encounter. He gave Ron a free rein to head the commands.

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

It hit the death-eaters forcefully and smashed them to the rampart, sending some of the business office equipments to fall on the priming. Sensing frustration, they quickly disapparated to heal themselves somewhere and glared maliciously at the DA phallus as they did so. Harry then quickly put up some justificatory spells around the office to obviate another encounter.

Hermione, still clearly annoyed at the bout of events, glared at Luna and asked heatedly. `` Can you please clear up us why we are all here now instead of the training elbow room ? ``

'' I apologize. I just could not resist the impulse to chaffer my dad 's bureau before I go back. There 's something that I need to check because I do n't believe that my beginner is dead. '' Luna said evenly while Harry held her manus in documentation. Cho 's eyes narrowed when she noticed it.

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

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

'' These are not average works. My mother enchanted them to live magically. One represented her, the other represented my father and thirdly me. My father brings my industrial plant wherever he goes because it gives him an idea of my flow condition. The one representing my mother is perfectly but the one representing my begetter is still awake. So, it means ... .it means he 's still alive and just hiding or probably captured somewhere ... ..but still active ! '' Luna said tearfully and the others, sympathizing with her finally silent why she had to do it.

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

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

'' All publications have stopped operating or forced to close because of the flow site. Who shall pass on news to the multitude then ? Who shall inform them on what to do or where they can go for assistant if anything happens ? The ministry is almost useless nowadays so I believe the most we can do is .... '' Hermione hesitantly glanced at the others before she declared, `` I think we must reestablish ... .The Quibbler. ``

A hushed silence followed her say-so .