Chapter 1 - A alphabetic character from a Quaker
It had been a month since Sothis'death and Harry was still as remorseful as ever. He still can not overcome his guiltiness about what happened to his godfather. He blamed his ineptitude in Occlumency and bomber complex as what his friends called him before. If he had not been foolish enough, he would have realized that there is still an order of magnitude member in the school, although he could n't charge 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 ignore his plea.
However, if he had really taken his Occlumency lessons seriously, Voldemort would not have been able to manipulate his thoughts. It was fault…why was he so pudding head ! Now, his stupidity and rashness caused his godfather 's life and he could never forgive himself for that…. With that final remorseful thought, Harry eventually fell sleep, taking with him a guilt feelings so nifty that Voldemort was once again able-bodied to interpenetrate his mind.
'' Potter, once again you fell into my trap ! How can you even dare hope to vote out me, the greatest whiz of all time, with your pitiful endeavor at deception ? I assure you that more than of your friends shall die and you would never be able to give up me from conquering the human beings that is rightfully mine ! '' Voldemort 's laugh echoed in his ears and his cicatrice 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 necessitate to sleep anymore. He tried to last out awake the whole night but after almost a week, his dead body gave up on him. He could not press his sleepiness anymore. He even wished that the Dursleys would still turn over him a hard time just so he could call up of something else aside from brooding about what happened in the Department of whodunit last month.
But no, true to his word, his Uncle Vernon struggled with himself not to contribute him a difficult time. The solid family, even Dudley, did not require him to do menage chore anymore. They did n't plunk on him anymore and it had been so silent since he arrived that he almost wished for them to refund to their normal behavior so he could feel some sort of normality in his biography. It was so misfortunate. He felt so desperate and powerless. So unlike the wonder wizard boy that everyone in the magical cosmos imagined him to be. How they would express joy or be scared if they saw their `` Jesus Christ '' moping around the house with cipher to do and with naught that he could do to finally action the prophecy that everyone expected him to accomplish in the soonest possible time.
He gazed at his windowpane again, hoping for even a measly scrawl from his protagonist at Hogwarts. A month had passed but no one had written him with even a exclusive hello.
'' Maybe they are also angry at me because of what happened….maybe they hate me now…maybe they do n't want 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 minute owl flying towards his window…he felt excited…finally, a letter from his friends…He could not tell apart the owl but who cares…finally soul cared enough to owl him.
Dear Harry,
How are you ? I have been trying to write you a letter since the end of last term but I ca n't seem to find the right Holy Writ. I know most people think that I am a little bit off but I am fairly 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 find a way…
Would n't it be wonderful if one from Hogwarts will be able to figure out that mystery ? My mom, she worked for the Department of mystery before you know, said that they have been trying to lick that particular whodunit for a very long time but no one came close yet…for all we know, Hermione will be able to solve it in the future….She 's so shiny. 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 make anyone to talk to. No one writes to me…I sure hope you will find some clock time to reply.
sexual love,
Luna
Luna ? ! ? Harry stared at the alphabetic character in jolt. Luna, the one who everyone teases as Loony, owled him while his so-called friends could n't even find a way or time to write a wide-eyed hi to him. He shook his head in astonishment and frustration as he got up to get his quill and a small bit of parchment to reply to her missive. At to the lowest degree someone cared…although he was a fiddling odd about why she asked him if he likes Hermione and why she wrote `` dearest '' at the end of the letter but maybe he was thinking too much…
honey Luna,
hello ! Thank you for writing…I know we have not been able-bodied to talk much before but I really appreciate your alphabetic character. Like you, I have nothing to do here too. The others are too busy doing something but I 'm stuck here. I 'm feeling quite useless actually. All I do was learn the same thing over and over again. I 'm really glad you owled me.
About your alphabetic character, actually I am not so certainly yet about that veil but maybe…maybe you are rectify. I am quite throw right now. I think Hermione is really healthy and she might work it out someday if she believes it is something worth solving. She 's a great friend actually but I do n't like her in that way. She 's one of my bestfriends. Why do you ask by the way ?
year is approaching. Would you care to go with us to buy schoolhouse supplying 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 least someone understands ... I hope she replies soon ...'
Harry sat on his bed gazing at the window, watching as his owl, Hedwig, flies away to its finish. For the first sentence that summer, a flicker of a smiling crossed his lips. And for the 1st sentence, his dreams had been as drilling as his real number lifetime ...
The side by side day, Harry got up, made his bed, ate a hearty breakfast and proceeded to his room to wait for Luna 's reply ... If she was as bored as she said she was, she would cause a response for him today. True enough, the minute owl, which he now recognized as Luna 's owl, came rushing to his window and flew directly to him. Harry excitedly extricated the sheepskin from the owl 's lap and led it to Hedwig 's cage to squelch its thirst. He almost ripped the paper in his haste.
Hi Harry,
Wow, that was warm ! I was not really expecting a answer so soon ... well actually, I was not really expecting you to answer. But I 'm so gladiolus you did. Did you just invite me to forgather you at Diagon bowling 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 for certain what happened and I do n't jazz what he intend by that. I 'm really worried. This is the maiden time that my father was away so long. Do you intend he found some Crumple Horned Snorkacks in his journey and was too busy to get along back ? If that 's the case, then I would perfectly understand. Those animate being are very interesting and father probably decided to stay there to learn to a greater extent about them.
I 'm lonely though. I do n't give birth anyone here with me and the gnomes etc ... are driving me crazy. But I know Father will get me after he is finished with everything he wants to do there. We will celebrate Christmas together. It will be a happy reunification and I can finally prove that Crumple Horned Snorcacks do exist.
You know, I have read from a muggle Quran that people can still pass with those from other dimension through a medium. Is it true ? I wanted to babble out to mom but I ca n't seem to retrieve the even off potion or incantation for me to be able to do that. Father-God should publish something about that in the caviler someday, what do you think ? Speaking of the caviler, I think our magazine is having some problems with the wizard impression press. No consequence has been released for almost a calendar month now.
Padre told me not to occupy about it but I miss solving the crossword and without that, spirit is so much more dismal in this place.
I wish you are doing better there. Do n't you worry. clock time flies so dissipated anyway ... .hope to see you soon !
Love,
Luna
'Something is ill-timed', thought Harry, as he stared at the parchment.
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Chapter 2 - A Chat with Aunt petunia
Harry stared hard at the parchment wishing he knows what 's going on. Something was definitely not right ! Even the Daily prophesier did n't send him newspaper anymore. He stopped writing to his supposed booster after sending several letter without any reply. He was inclined to think that all has been a pipe dream if not for Luna 's letter and all the books of enchantment sprawled on his chamber ...
Then suddenly, it came to him. Why not take a leaf from Hermione 's book of account and try to learn a few advanced spells himself ... ... something like apparition ... or maybe something else ... Surely, the Ministry is still monitoring him and will dispatch wizards if they catch any signboard of magic in Privet Drive. WIth that thought, Harry proceeded to his new productive escape from boredom.
If he could dominate phantasm then maybe he could go to the tunnel, Grimmauld station or Hogwarts and witness thing out for himself. He could just imagine Luna being scared but putting a tough forepart all the Sami. He must find a way to serve her.
How to Apparate :
You must empty your mind except for the post you want to appear to. Picture it clearly on your nous and summon your top executive from within to let your body disband into atoms and travelling at lightning speed to that picky shoes. Remember to imagine your whole self traveling so as not to leave behind anything behind.
For beginners, one must point their wand to their dresser and utter `` Apparato and wherever you want to go '' clearly. This is a very elevate spell and one must be very heedful in attempting this. As the wizard becomes more proficient with this while, the requirements will be lesser. Soon, just mere thought 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 hour until he got the bent of it. Soon he was apparating to any voice of the Dursley 's sign with his wand. It never even crossed his brain that early wizards would not get been able-bodied to do that within an hour.
dearest Luna,
Do n't worry too much. I think your forefather has a soundly intellect for not coming back. Maybe he really was capable to encounter some Crumple Horned Snorkacks and ....
Harry 's line of intellection was suddenly distracted by the sound of owls coming to Privet driving force. 'Finally !'he thought ... .but no, the owls did not go to his windowpane as usual. He did some quick thought process. The but person in the house aside from him is aunt Petunia. If the letters were not for him, then maybe it was for her. Without stopping to get his sceptre, he immediately apparated to the kitchen where he found Aunt Petunia nervously reading the parchments.
'' auntie Petunia, who are those letters from ? '' He decided to approach her nicely since he does n't need to risk her getting all nervous and garbage to resolve his question again like she did last year when Dumbledore sent her a howler.
'' Umm ... .ahh ... .I ca n't evidence you ... I swore to keep ... .oh, what am I saying ? Vernon will be mad at me and Dudley ... '' said Petunia awkwardly, desperately trying to hide her nervousness as she hid the letter in the pocket of her dress.
'' Please, can you please tell apart me ? Uncle Vernon and Dudley are not here. They do n't need to be intimate that you have been talking to me about .... you - know ? '' Harry fumbled for the make up Scripture to comfort her nerves. At her emotional state, she might go off without telling him anything if he did n't choose his words carefully.
Aunt Petunia took several trench breathes and busied herself with washing the dishes before she looked at her nephew again. But what she said took him completely by surprise.
'' I was a witch, Harry. ``
'' What ? ! ? Excuse me ? '' He must have heard awry. There 's no way that her Aunt is a witch. She hates them.
As if reading his nous, she made two cups of burnt umber and motioned for him to sit down on the table with her. She looked at the window as if remembering some very unpleasant memories.
'' I said I was a witch, Harry. Just like your mother. `` Was '' not `` is ''. I do n't hate her as a lot as I said I do. It is more like my sense of self-preservation taking over. I enjoyed being able-bodied to do magic once ... .until something happened ... '' At this degree, Aunt petunia gazed nervously at the door and seemed to pause before she continued. Harry looked at her expectantly but did not squeeze her.
'' Do you remember my reaction to Dementors when they attacked you and Dudley endure class ? ``
Harry recalled the situation very well. He was not only anxious and irritated that time but also insanely curious as to why her aunt remembered that bit of entropy about the wizarding world after several years of ignoring their being. He nodded patiently and encouraged her to go on.
'' Dementors attacked our house during the reign of Voldemort and has taken the unanimous family except for Lily who was at the maven hospital that time. They brought us to Azkaban along with some other wizards. I did n't understand it the fourth dimension. I was so young and had n't even went to Hogwarts yet. I thought only the death-eaters attack and kill people but that was my first time to come across dementors. But it turned out that the dementors kept us there to for food. They extracted all our well-chosen thoughts and drained all the magic within us.
Soon, the prisoners were dying one by one until only a few stay. We were rescued eventually but it was too late. The survivor were reduced to being muggles and were forced to hold out a muggle lifetime from then onwards. Of class, our memories were modified except for our parents because they still had Lily to consider. Mine was lifted when Lily and James were murdered by Voldemort and I had to choose upkeep of you. That 's why I was so bitter. You reminded me of the life I once loved but was forced to go away. I also misdirected my anger to Lily. Why did she survive when all of us did not ? '' Aunt Petunia gritted her teeth to keep in line the tears that are currently flowing on her cheeks.
Harry was dumbfounded for a moment. He did n't lie with what to say. How come nobody told him about what happened to his aunt. But it was a foresightful time ago, perhaps nobody really remembers that his aunt was once a witch. Surely, Dumbledore would cognise but ... how come he did not assure him ? Several thought process are flowing through his mind right now but could n't quite joint his persuasion. He just sat there and looked at her aunt in wonder.
Sirius said before that dementors really had that draining effect on superstar and only substantial single can carry on to their tycoon and sanity for a recollective point of clock time. His aunt was still young that clock time. She was not that strong yet ... but Sirius said that it is potential for the magic mightiness to take back after some time.
'' Has n't your magical powers returned yet ? '' He cautiously asked his aunt.
'' No, it has n't. When Dumbledore lifted my retentivity charm, he said it will devolve after some tme. I was hopeful for a while but after several years of trying nothing has happened and I grew more bitter than ever. '' she answered while still gazing hopelessly at the windowpane 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 piss it reappear but I ca n't. '' she answered bitterly. She got up suddenly and motioned for him to hail closer as if afraid that soul will listen what she has got to say.
'' But he also hinted that if the boy-who-lived destroys the dementor 's leader then every Wiccan and whiz who suffered in their mitt will find their tycoon and be able to help him shoot down Voldemort. I assume it was you, Harry. Please do n't tell Vernon and Dudley but I really want my major power my back if only to be able-bodied to do something in this coming war. I hate being halpless. The dementors'attack live on year reminded me how powerless I am to intercept them if they ever decide to capture all of us. Please assist me. '' she looked into Harry 's deep super acid 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 regain your powers then maybe I should start with teaching you introductory spells so that you know how to use them when the time comes ... ''
'' Do I need one ? Well, as far as I can remember, I used to do magic before without a sceptre. You yourself never used a scepter before in some of the legerdemain you performed. think of when you managed to grow your hair back and the time 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 introductory spells.
Harry looked confused for a while too ... 'Come to think of that. Dumbledore does n't always need a wand to execute some spells too ...'He looked at her aunt with a new found respect. She made him think back 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 thaumaturgy first. Wait for a patch, I 'll just get my spell books. '' Harry quickly apparated to his bedroom. He was already there when he realized that he just apparated without using his wand and without too much effort on his part.
He noticed his bare alphabetic character and tried to finish it as quickly as he can before apparating back to the kitchen.
Dear Luna,
Do n't worry too much. I think your father has a good reason for not coming back. Maybe he really was able to encounter some Crumple Horned Snorkacks and is probably too excited for words. lashings of things seem to be happening but I ca n't work out out what yet.
Please do try to be careful there and owl me as soon as you find any unusual matter happening.
Your admirer,
Harry
Chapter 3 - The Training Begin
'' Now this patch is one of the BASIC. It 's for levitation, the incantation is 'wingardium leviosa'. The wand movement is swish and flick then say the incantation clearly. Let me demonstrate it with a wand. '' Harry carefully levitated one of the chairs to another part of the kitchen while his aunt watched like an eager fledgling at Hogwarts.
'' I 'm not quite sure how to do it without a scepter yet since I have no control yet over wandless magic. All those spells I did before were just done accidentally. I have no estimate yet how to do them but at least learning the spells will be good for newbie. '' He smiled feeling like the session is just another meeting with the other members of Dumbledore 's regular army or DA, the social club they formed death year in rebelliousness of the useless defense reaction Against the dart deterrent example that Umbridge had subjected them to.
Aunt petunia nodded enthusiastically while taking down notes. She plans to review and con them later. Then she looked at his nephew as if trying to recall something.
'' Now here are early useful spells that we learned in school. `` Accio '' to summon things, `` Rictusempra '' to tickle someone, `` Expelliarmus '' to disarm your opposition, `` Tarantallegra '' to -- - '' He was cut suddenly by sudden gasp from his aunt.
'' Harry ! I think I have just remembered something. Can you call back all those that you have done wandless illusion ? What were the conditions then ? '' She asked curiously.
'' Umm ... .well, as far as I can think, I usually do that when I am extremely stir up or very scared. Any extreme emotion actually. Why do you ask ? ``
aunt Petunia looked anxious again as she tries to find something in her pockets. Harry observed his aunty carefully and the letter that she received a while ago crossed his head again.
'' Does this have anything to do with the varsity letter I asked you about ? '' He was really tired of this secrecy thing but he knew he must be patient. Recklessness just caused him a lot of trouble before.
'' The note was from Dumbledore. '' She answered carefully while handing him the parchment. Harry hastened to show the short-circuit message- '' IT IS meter ... ''
'' What does this mean ? ``
'' It means that since it is your 16th birthday today, I must now tell you some matter that we concealed from you. You need to recognize in order of magnitude to organise for the war properly. lots as I hate to hold it, you have to make love the truth. I owe you so much for treating you like dirt, you do n't deserve it, and for saving my son 's life-time last summertime. '' She stood up and paced the elbow room trying to organize her thoughts.
'' It also means that matter are going bad because Dumbledore or any former adult star is not present for this. It is up to me now to serve you discover some of your enshroud potentials. '' She suddenly stopped and looked at him in the eye. `` I need to help you develop wandless legerdemain because any unarmed ace is very vulnerable for blast. Do you understand ? It will be terribly difficult because I can only serve you but I can not show you. ``
Harry saw weeping flowing through her cheeks but he was too seismic disturbance from dead to say or do anything ... Things were that bad ? What did she entail ? nous secret plan was one thing but leading a very dangerous life without knowing what was going on was making his emotions reach its demarcation. Suddenly, the craze bottled inside him pushed towards the surface.
'' Harry ! HARRY ! '' His aunt shouted at him nervously as the cups on the table exploded with a loud hit and almost everything were moving as if a tremendous earthquake is causing it. Plates aviate everywhere and the wind was so intense that it became very difficult for Petunia to go near his nephew who looks as if he was in a trance. His hale body was emitting a aureate glow that was very similar to what happened last summertime when Vernon pressured him into answering his questions.
'' WHAT IN RUDDY HELL IS departure ON HERE ? '' Vernon hollered as he stepped into the living way and froze in his tracks as he noticed his nephew radiating all the enerqy that is wreaking havoc into the whole house.
'' STOP THIS meaninglessness NOW, BOY ! OR YOU WILL BE IN SERIOUS TROUBLE ! GO TO YOUR way ! NOW ! '' He ventured and pretended to watch TV while stealing queasy glimpse at his nephew.
As quickly as it had come, Harry found his mental capacity again and managed to put a catch to it. He grimaced as he surveyed the environs and found his aunt staring at him with an unfathomable construction. Ignoring his uncle 's presence, he immediately repaired the damaged he had done and apparated to his room where he found Hedwig waiting for him. He desperately searched for any sign of anything that he might have brought but there was none.
Hedwig nipped his palm apologetically as if terribly ashamed for not being able to add him anything. Harry slumped to his bed in electric shock. It was his 16th birthday today and not a ace mortal cared enough to send him a single bloody musical note ! the pits, even a uncomplicated 'Hi'will do just so he 'd eff they are still alive ! 'WHAT 'S happening ! ! !'his judgment screamed in agony.
Throwing all caution to the hint, he rapidly got up and packed all his belongings. He had to know what 's going on outside. How could they expect him to push back if he was blind to the electric current situation ! God ! Better die international fighting evil than die here of anxiety. Just as he was getting ready to leave, the door swiftly flung open with his Aunt Petunia blocking his path.
'' I can apparate you know. '' He dismissed her endeavor to block off him but his aunt grabbed him hastily and whispered furiously at him.
'' Do n't you leave now ! We still need to finish the moral. 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 control it yet. Do n't you see ? The awing display of charming downstairs was swell ... but ... .that ... ..is ... ... not ... ... .enough ! Tomorrow, after your uncle goes to work, we will resume. It is imperative that we do this before you do anything else. infer ? ``
Harry nodded weakly. `` Of course, you 're correctly. ``
'' YOU WILL experience NO solid food TONIGHT, BOY ! DON '' T SHOW YOUR UGLY cheek IN THE living ROOM AGAIN ! DO YOU discover ? '' 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 lesson. You know we should not have taken that low-life here. He 's causing too very much hassle. What 's for dinner ? And where 's Dudley ? '' Harry heard his uncle say to his aunt before he closed the door. He did not hear the reply but he does n't care.
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The future day 's lesson went quite smoothly. After what happened what happened the previous day, Petunia was able to explain about wandless charming better.
'' As you probably have noticed, you are able to access your powers only when you are experiencing extreme point emotions like anger and desperation. So, this is very interchangeable to the 'patronus good luck charm'you used to repel the dementors. Try to cerebrate of some event, thing or somebody that can heighten your emotions. You must focalize on the cocksure feelings though, leave the veto unity to the wickedness superstar. Your trick will be unattackable that way. ``
The lessons went on without Vernon and Dudley finding out. By the end of the week, Harry had almost gotten the hang of wandless magic and Petunia has memorized the necessity incantations and wand movements although she can not apply them yet. Even their relationship had gotten better. Harry could now scream her 'Aunt'without feeling rebellious.
The nightmares 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 ingest meter for nightmares. Even the bother had stopped. He was not sure if this was a good sign but at to the lowest degree now he felt relieved that he would not collapse in pain when he faced Voldemort again. That always put him at a disadvantage whenever they meet.
Unfortunately, he had no way of knowing now if he was near or not. For all he knew, he could just be sitting away waiting for his prey. But he quickly brushed away that mentation. Voldemort was unintelligent .... but not that stupid. He was a conniving, souless, evil reincarnate who 's main object lens in life was to kill some boy who had n't even graduated yet. How poor !
But there was no denying the fact that he was becoming Sir Thomas More worried as the day passed by. No one, not even Luna, was writing to him anymore.
Chapter 4 - The Visitor
Petunia watched as his nephew paced around the elbow room restlessly. Almost two week had passed since they started training and even she had not received another greenback from Dumbledore. She assumed Privet Drive was still safe judgment by the fact that she, Vernon and Dudley could still move to their normal activities without any unusual thing happening but the lack of news program was beginning to get on her already frazzled nerves.
'How ironic'she thought. The nephew that she treated like varmint was the solitary one who could economize them now. She had no fancy whatsoever that Voldemort would only attack virtuoso. Her past experiences taught her that. And as relation of his mortal enemy, they were one of the master aim. If not for the tribute that Dumbledore had cast to Privet thrust, they might have been killed a long time ago. She shuddered at the store of the dementor 's onslaught last summer. It was as if history was repeating itself but not quite. Life was not as bad as before. She could feel it. The order was better prepared but could they string up on until Harry was ready for engagement ?
Harry stopped brooding from time to time to glint at his aunt. He noticed that she was frequently gazing at the room access or window as if waiting for something fearsome to go on. He mimicked her actions and stared at the door too only to be surprised with a tacky bang on the door. Aunt Petunia jumped nervously and shrieked like a banshee before a soft voice called out.
'' hi, is someone there ? I need to see Harry. Please tell him it 's Luna. '' The soft voice said while knocking loudly on the door.
Harry cautiously peeked through the slight hole on their door to look at the person outside. What he saw was a lady friend with dirty blond, waist-length and straggly hairsbreadth, bulbous oculus and a dreamy expression. 'Yes, this is Luna, alright. No one can possibly imitate that classic expression .'Harry thought to himself as he opened the door for her.
'' Hi, Harry ! '' She greeted him warmly as she entered the keep room.
'' Hi there too. It 's so nice to see you. What brings you here ? '' He asked as his gaze fell on the huge packsack she is carrying on her shoulder. By the looking of her dusty face and dirty wearing apparel, she must deliver been traveling for quite some meter now and was probably dying of hunger and exhaustion although her seventh cranial nerve expression did n't show it.
'' Oh, well. After reading your last letter, I have decided to take a walk and noticed all the dark marker hovering above some of the house in our neighbourhood at so I have decided to backpack up and leave. No one 's there anyway. '' She answered as Harry relieved her of her backbreaking incumbrance and offered her some drink while his aunt is fussy preparing for lunch.
'' But, but how did you get 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, inimical beings. After that, I refrained from using anymore magic trick to nullify being detected. '' She added after seeing his incredulous expression.
'' Oh, ok. How far did you travel by the way ? ``
'' Oh, I 'm not really trusted about the distance but our place is dear Ottery St. Catchpole. ``
Harry almost choked at her words. `` You live near the Weasley 's ? And you said dark marks are everywhere ? ``
Harry wanted to apparate to the Weasley 's right field then and then but was distracted by Luna swaying helplessly beside him. Fortunately, he was able to see her before she fell down. With Luna there, he could n't impart yet. While waiting for her to recoup, he drove himself to his limit trying to dominate wandless magic at the soonest possible time. He had to be prepared.
'Now I understand. The parliamentary law has their hand full-of-the-moon and probably stretching themselves trying to save as many masses as they can while he prepares. At least, I will no longer be a core now. No one needs to hold me. I can take aid of myself .'Harry was brought back to earth by Luna 's soft moans.
'' Harry, I know what 's happening remote. And I know that however much I wanted to conceive otherwise, Father might not really come back. Evil is everywhere. That is why I am here. I want to help you, Harry. I have nix to lose. '' She whispered but every word that she uttered was engraved on his mind.
'' Do you sleep together 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 fresher year.
'' I 'm not so sure. There 's no shadow scratch there but aside from the wreck inside, the star sign is empty-bellied. ``
'' WRECK ? What -- -- -- ''
He was interrupted by auntie Petunia 's outcry for lunch. He helped Luna up and accompanied her to the kitchen. He thought it dear to talk about that while eating. Petunia eyed them carefully.
'' So, is she your girlfriend, Harry ? ``
'' No, she 's one of my Quaker in shoal. '' He answered quickly failing to remark the cloud that passed Luna 's oculus for a moment.
'' Oh, I was just wondering ... Can you please tell us what has been happening now ? '' She asked as if discussing the activities of the night Creator is just an ordinary past time but Harry knew better. He knew that she was quite terrified but was trying hard not to make it noticeable so as not to make 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 subject matter. He quickly ran to her and picked up the letter.
'' WAR HAS BEGUN .... '' The subject matter was written in blood.
Harry froze and even Luna seemed afraid after he let her read it. He quickly revived his auntie to discuss the letter.
'' I do n't understand. I thought the war begun with the battle at the department of Mysteries. But from this letter, it seemed that it has just started. '' Harry asked his auntie who has just been awakened.
'' It simply means that the random killings has begun ... '' His aunt answered softly as if hearing it in that style would name it less shocking and less genuine that it was.
Harry quickly finished his meal and beckoned for Luna to travel along him. They both collected their things.
'' Harry ! Where do you think you 're going ? ``
'' To help oneself the others. ``
'' No, not yet ! Harry, we should wait for further instruction. '' aunty Petunia desperately tried to hold them back but to no avail.
'' No, I 'm banal of waiting already. I have to do something. I will not hide here like a coward who lets others die to protect me. continue here and wait for instructions. I 'll be in touch. '' With that said, Harry took hold of Luna 's hired man and apparated both of them to Grimmauld billet where they got another nasty shock of their lifetime. Would it never end ?
The once majestic manor was now like another delapidated building as if a hurricane arrived and left without so a great deal of an apology to the inhabitants there. tabular array were turned and the irritatingly noisy mother of Canicula was speechless for once. Kreacher was also nowhere to be found. And yes, there were burn patsy on the paries too ... and lineage was everywhere ... ..BLOOD ? ! ?
Harry and Luna walked around the sign of the zodiac in a daze. Both had their wands out expecting the worst. They inspected the rooms hoping for any cue, any sign of life at all. But there was none. The sign of the zodiac was empty-bellied and its eerie silence was getting to their nerves.
'' What is this place, Harry ? ``
'' This is my godfather 's house and the home base of the purchase order of the genus Phoenix. ``
Luna 's middle clouded with business organization but was quickly replaced with a steely look of conclusion. `` Come on, let 's look the business firm again. We might stimulate missed something. ``
They carefully inspected the livelihood way again where the demolition is at its worst. But still they found ... ... nothing. They both slumped on the sofa in enervation and once again scanned the elbow room until they both felt the iciness enveloping them. Wondering why, their eyes both turned to the open fireplace and for the first time since they entered the room, they both noticed that there was no fire burning there.
'' This is bad. '' Harry shook his head as if not daring to believe it.
'' What 's bad ? ``
'' No blast. It usually burns for one week before it dies. It means this has happened almost a calendar week ago or more. And another matter. '' Harry quickly extracted some floo pulverization beside the fireplace and instructed Luna to watch him.
'' Hogwarts ! '' They both shouted quickly but aught happened.
'' It seems that it has also been disconnected from the floo network. Nobody can travel to and from that fireplace. ``
'' Excellent, potter ! '' someone clapped from behind him and they both turned to look at the intruder.
'' WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING Here ? '' Harry angrily asked the malicious intruder now walking nonchalantly to him.
'' Now, is that a way to treat an old friend ? ``
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Chapter 5 - backbone at Grimmauld Place
'' YOU WERE NEVER MY FRIEND, MALFOY ! NOR DO YOU wealthy person ANY supporter AT ALL ! YOU ONLY CARE FOR YOURSELF AND YOUR DARK AMBITIONS ! '' Harry hollered at the picket, blond boy sneering at them.
Harry and Luna scanned the elbow room to see if there are other unwanted visitant lurking around with both their wands clutched at the ready.
'' Oh, I see you have a new lady friend now, potter. I never knew your taste in women could sink that low. At to the lowest degree Yangtze Kiang and the mudblood are pretty. '' He spat at the words. `` Really ! looney ! '' Malfoy stared at Luna in patronage with one of his eyebrows raised. He then bio=
Chapter 5 - cover at Grimmauld plaza
'' YOU WERE NEVER MY supporter, MALFOY ! NOR DO YOU rich person ANY FRIEND AT ALL ! YOU ONLY fear FOR YOURSELF AND YOUR DARK ambition ! '' Harry hollered at the pale, blond boy sneering at them.
Harry and Luna scanned the way to see if there are other undesirable visitors lurking around with both their wands clutched at the ready.
'' Oh, I see you have a new lady friend now, ceramist. I never knew your taste in char could sink that low. At least Changjiang and the mudblood are pretty. '' He spat at the words. `` Really ! crazy ! '' Malfoy stared at Luna in disdain with one of his eyebrow raised. He then sat at the nighest sofa and started to polish his wand as if it was the most innate affair to do at the moment.
'' If I remember correctly, your Pansy is not that great-looker either. Maybe you need to reevaluate your horse sense of taste too. '' Luna told him clearly annoyed at his demeanor.
'' Whatever. '' Dragon just rolled his eyes at them and continued what he was doing giving the impression that the conversation had already been concluded.
'' What hellish delegacy brought you to here, Malfoy ? '' Harry softly asked the intruder again. His nonchalance was quite redoubtable but he knew that blowing hio his captive audience.
Harry and Luna looked at each former. Both refused to believe what they were hearing. It could n't be happening, could it ? Harry squeezed Luna 's handwriting and regretted that he did n't mean of learning telepathy and legilimency while he was still at the Dursleys. He then noticed an old composition of cloth near the fire berth. A sudden separatrix of blaze crossed his head. He turned to Luna and tried to put across as understood as possible. Luna, in case we need to pee a quick getaway, we 'll sham that this is a portkey. No one must know yet that I can apparate. Ok ? Luna nodded.
'' They put up a good fight, you know, it 's just that my allies were better. I 'd switch position now really fast if I were you. I heard that the blood traitors screamed like hell when jibe by the cruciatus curse. The mudblood was even worse. They told me she passed out after they made her jumping from the ceiling, with the help of the imperius swearword of grade. '' Dragon continued his narration making it sound as if he was chatting with his long fall back friends about something pleasant.
'' WHAT ? ! ? '' Harry was visibly tensed now. Hearing about his friends being tortured from this abhorrence made it even worse.
'' Really, ceramicist ! Are you deaf now, too ? You should n't even worry about your dirty mudblood and origin double-crosser friend. Their absolutely useless, a ignominy in the epithet of genius. '' Dragon muttered in disdain.
'' DO N'T YOU SPEAK ABOUT THEM LIKE THAT ! YOU VILE, CONTEMPTUOUS HEIR OF THE SATANIC MALFOY CLAN ! YOU 'D NEVER amount TO EVEN A filament OF THEIR HAIR ! '' Harry screamed at him letting his emotions flow. His diplomatic attempt was not working anyway.
'' I 'll say whatever I want, potter. Frankly, I do n't yield a tinker's damn. '' Dragon then stood up and casually paced the room to go near them. `` good story, I never would experience thought that you would hang around after learning that this belongs to me now. But I guess you 're more idiotic than I give you acknowledgment for. '' He paused for burden before announcing. `` Here are my familiar now. You sure made it comfortable for us, Potter. ``
'' You wish ! '' Harry retorted before firing several dysphemistic and defensive around him. Luna followed his atomic number 82 but never left his slope. They both decided that it would be easy if they just fight face by side.
More tacky pop music were held and several wrapped human body appeared all over the post. Soon, colorful and electrifying spark were flying around the keep room as spells after piece were fired. Harry quickly counted the enemies. ball club death-eaters plus Draco. That makes the betting odds to ten is to two. 'This is bad .'Harry thought while continuing with the battle.
'' IMPEDIMENTA ! '' He heard Luna shot the spell to McNair who easily deflected it and fired back a stunning spell which missed her only by an centimeter.
'' STUPEFY ! EXPELLIARMUS ! TARANTALLEGRA ! '' He bombarded the advancing death-eaters with all the spells he knew.
'' IMPERIO ! '' Lucius tried to curse Harry but was greatly disappointed when it did n't have any effect on him.
'' Hey, Lucius ! Did n't your old skipper William Tell you that Imperius curse does not have any effect on me ? '' He mocked the seething right handwriting of Voldemort. `` RICTUSEMPRA ! ``
Lucius'legs were uncontrollable for a while but quickly recovered. `` You think those childish spells are enough ? '' He sneered at Harry. `` Watch how the shadow ace battle. CRUCIO ! ``
Harry suddenly fell on the trading floor in pain but he fought not to drop his wand. He saw Luna also crumpling on the priming near him soon after she accidentally bumped to Lucius breaking his absorption on the swearword. Harry rushed to Luna 's side to see if she was still breathing. `` PROTEGO ! '' He quickly fired to temporarily shield them from all the attacks.
'' Luna, are you allright ? '' Luna nodded weakly. Both of them did n't remark that the assaulter had penetrated the cuticle charm and were now closing in on them.
'' How touch ! '' One of the death-eaters clapped.
Harry and Luna quickly looked up to view all the sneering but exultant faces surrounding them.
'' We meet again, Potter. Why do n't you just surrender quietly and spare yourself the pain in the ass ? Your new friend shall be killed eventually. Our overlord have no indigence for her. '' The hatred in Lucius'centre 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 loyal followers of Lord Voldemort are the ones in command now. As dim-witted as you are, you should have guessed that the Daily Prophet has now stopped operating in concern. The the great unwashed behind the quibbler are, did I say are ? I meant were, very brave but of path they have already been taken care of. ``
Luna paled visibly at the honorable mention of the caviler and her knees wobbled slightly but she stood her basis. Harry was impressed by her military capability. He thought she would break down when she heard Draco 's taunts but she was stronger than she thought.
'' I think Hogwarts has already been destroyed after several blast from my Quaker. You skilful set about thinking of transferring to another schooltime now. Need I say more ? Or have you finally grasped the obvious ? As for Ginny -- -- '' He was suddenly cut off by his father and did not looked delight with it.
'' That 's decent, Draco. McNair, dispose of the girl properly. Goyle, grab the boy and postdate me. '' Lucius barked his orders not wanting to waste anymore time.
Harry glanced at Luna and silently signaled that it was time. `` delay ! '' 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 art object of fabric. They only managed to witness the flavour of scare, surprise and dispair on their faces before feeling the familiar tug on their umbilicus as they apparated. As their feet landed firmly on the solid ground, both of them surveyed their surroundings again hoping that there were no death-eaters waiting for them. They sighed in sculptural relief when they found no one. They did n't think they have enough strength to fight now.
'' Where are we, Harry '' Luna finally asked him.
The scene before them was terrible. The walls are destroyed and the parts that were still standing were covered with filth and descent. Tables were turned and the chairs were broken into piece of music. The windows were also scattered into objet d'art. Statues were knocked down. The place looked like a castle that faced a engagement and lost. It was quite depressing..
When Harry did n't answer, Luna continued her observation. `` You know, if this place does not look so devastated, I would say that we are at Hogwarts. ``
Harry was cresftallen as he replied. `` Luna, before we apparated, I was thinking of Hogwarts. ``
Chapter 6 - At the elbow room of Requirements
'' HOGWARTS ? ! ? '' Luna exclaimed at him before collapsing to the ground.
Harry stared helpless at the crumpled figure while furiosly trying to think of a place where they can temporarily guide refuge. He suddenly felt angry tears rushing to the surface. 'Why is all happening ?'He thought.
'It 's because of Voldemort that 's why you must vote down him to block up darkness from taking over .'A familiar part rang on his question. 'Remember, you are the sole one who can overcome him but you need your Quaker. Find them. ``
'Yes, I should ascertain my Friend. But where ?'He thought again while wondering how he could make this conversation from his mind. 'Maybe I 'm going crazy'.
'You 're as sane as I am. In fourth dimension, you will discover all your out of sight powers but first, try to detect 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. suppose of the spot where you can find almost anything ... .a place that changes itself to fit your purpose. '' With that, the representative was gone.
'' Of course, why did n't I think of that before ? Thank you, Professor Dumbledore. '' He whispered to himself.
'' Harry, what are we going to do now ? '' Harry was surprised to find Luna at her feet now without her usual glassy expression. If anything, he could only notice acceptance and dismal decision there. For the first time, he noticed that she had grown a little taller and her figure was now quite pleasing to the eyes. The string of butterbeer caps she usually wore on her neck was gone but her blond pilus that almost hid her face made her expression more occult. She looked pretty. He quickly averted his gaze. He should not be looking at Luna this way. It was not the metre for this kind of thing.
'' Why ? Is there something haywire ? '' 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 in conclusion summer. It was a recollection from my mother but I had to incite on. No sense in dwelling in dream. '' She casually replied with a toss of her long, blonde hair.
'No mother wit in dwelling with dreams .'Her tidings echoed in Harry 's thinker. That was what Dumbledore had told him a few years back when he caught him returning everyday to the Mirror of Erised. `` You 're the right way, Luna. But get-go, we need to observe our friends. '' A new found courage and determination filled his heart.
'' But where -- - ? ``
'' In the elbow room of demand. Come on. '' Harry grabbed her manus and they both ran to the seventh flooring 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 people there, nigh of them young. Some injured were being treated on make sack bed but the others were still sleeping. A wizard carefully approached them with his wand pointed on their direction.
'' Who are you ? What are you doing here ? '' The wizard roughly demanded.
'' I 'm Harry Potter and this is Luna Lovegood. We 're here to find our friends. '' Harry quickly introduced themselves and showed his scar for proper identification. The thaumaturge lowered his wand
'' Very well. I apologize for being rude. It 's just that shadow is everywhere and we ca n't be sure as shooting on who to trust anymore. By the way, I 'm Professor Leninski from Durmstrang. Our school has also been attacked and Professor Dumbledore had been kind enough to give us shelter. The students and teachers from Hogwarts are staying on the other side of meat of the elbow room. ``
Harry and Luna shook his hand politely and went to the early side of the room. Only ten student, two Hogwarts professors and the schoolhouse nurse 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 early bed. Madam Pomphrey was busy concocting some potion while Professor Mcgonagall and Madam Hooch were officious discussing something on hushed part. No one had noticed their presence yet.
'' Professor McGonagall ? '' Harry tentatively said to announce their arrival. He reckoned it would not be polite if they just hop on the bed and sleep their tiredness off.
Both professors turned their top dog at once and rushed to their side. Harry noticed that the teacher looked haggard as if they had not slept in Day ... .even ma'am hootch was not looking as peaky as usual. The rump expression of Professsor McGonagall was quickly replaced with easement and excitement when they saw the new arrivals.
'' Harry ... Luna ... .I 'm glad that you 're both alert. What happened to you ? '' Harry could swear that McGonagall 's eyes had gone misty at the great deal of him.
'' Professor, we got attacked by death-eaters .... -- - ''
'' Is it dead on target that Dragon owns the -- -- ?
Harry and Luna started answering at the Lapp sentence. They turned to one another. The professors just seemed perplexed.
'' calm air down ... missy Lovegood, you go first. delight starting from the starting time. '' Madam hootch stated quietly with her eye darted to the dormancy students indicating that she did not need to upset them with their conversation. Madam Pomphrey had noticed them however and walked over to link them.
'' wellspring, Professors, I went to Harry 's lieu then we apparated -- -- ''
'' Hold on, not one of you can apparate yet ! '' Professor McGonagall exclaimed in a hushed voice.
'' That was my doing, Professor. I just thought it would be faster. ``
'' Go on, Miss Lovegood. '' The prof just prompted Luna to continue.
'' We apparated to Grimmauld Place, then we found Draco there ... then various Death-eaters appeared and attacked us ... .then just when we were cornered, Harry apparated the both us to Hogwarts ... .but they do n't have sex that, Professor. We pretended that we were using a portkey. '' Luna 's center were cloudy as she recounted the day 's events.
'' Professors, Draco and the other death-eaters told us the pip. Is our state of affairs really that bad ? doe Draco really own Sirius'house now ? '' Harry ignored the afflictive pounding on his shoulders where a curse had hit him a while ago. He noticed that the prof looked meaningfully at each other before answering his queries.
'' We are on a very hard spot now, Mr. potter. Innumerable aurors and wizards had been captured and killed during the countless attacks that the death-eaters launched concluding summer. It had been fortunate enough that we were able-bodied to send scholar staying at the home base to this place right before the foe attacked it .... '' prof McGonagall suddenly stopped as if pondering if she should continue. Harry stared at her and was surprised that he could say her thoughts. 'Shall I tell Harry about Dumbledore and Ginny ?'She seemed to be debating with herself.
'' What about Ginny and Professor Dumbledore ? '' Harry promptly asked her. The three adults turned to him in surprise.
'' How did you know ? '' brothel keeper Pomphrey wondered.
'' We do n't bonk anything. I just remembered what Dragon said a while 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 record their minds.
'' I think both of you had enough for today. Why do n't you kip first ? '' prof McGonagall tried to skirt the topic.
'' I think it would be easily if you tell us now, Professor. We would not be able-bodied to sleep without knowing first. Besides, knowing the material situation is the offset way into solving a job. '' Luna pressed them politely using gross logic like a true Ravenclaw to win her display case. Harry squeezed her mitt in gratitude. He was afraid his toughness would get the honest of him if he would be the one to insist.
The professor sighed again. `` As a good deal 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 battle in our midst .... '' She paused and took a late breathing time before she continued. `` Dumbledore and Ginny were captured. We do n't have sex what 's happening to them now. Dumbledore can learn care of himself but Ginny ... .I thrill to think what they might be doing to her now ... .The Weasleys are distraught. '' The prof finally broke down and left to search refuge on a drab corner of the way leaving both of them with Madam hooch and ma'am Pomphrey who were also shaking in grief and desperation.
Harry felt dull for a moment. 'Ginny ! Why her ? ! ? What do they desire from her ?'He felt Luna hug him and they decided that it was meter for them to rest. Today had been a long day and tomorrow might be longer. They need their strength.
Chapter 7 - The reclamation of Dumbledore 's United States Army

'' constant watchfulness, POTTER ! ``

Harry was still pondering on Mad-Eye Dwight Lyman Moody 's favorite expression when he suddenly felt the bed vibrating furiously. Startled out of his brain, Harry jumped from the bed, drew his verge out and scrambled to find his glasses that fell on the floor in his precipitation. He was about to set in motion his first defensive spell for the day when he noticed Lee Jordan and Seamus Finnegan clutching their tum trying to control their laughter while Hermione Granger and Luna Lovegood glared furiously at them.

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

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

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

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

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

No one said a Scripture for a moment. Suddenly, they were all reminded of the horror that they were living now ... the storage that they all wished to forget and hoped that they were all just a character of ambition that can be sent to oblivion after several months or long time. The girls 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 respective death-eaters at the home office of ... .what 's that again ? 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 last night ... .but if I recall correctly, you can not apparate to the home base either ... .but the death- eater did. '' Harry answered thoughtfully apparently puzzled too about what happened. `` But I 'm glad I forgot about that petty piece of data or I would n't throw attempted to go here in the first place. ``

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

'' So what happened here ? Professor McGonagall told us something about Dumbledore and Ginny being captured .... '' Harry 's eyes scanned the room to find Ron, his comfortably friend and Ginny 's chum but he was nowhere to be found. Hermione followed where his eyes led and quickly averted his gaze.

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

The Patil twins and the others soon joined the conversation and together, they shared with Harry and Luna the issue that resulted to making the room of requirement their impermanent headquarters. Several parents, including those staying at Grimmauld Place, decided to post their small fry to Hogwarts a month early to ensure the safety of their child. Dumbledore agreed and they were all able to sink there. However, after a few solar day, something urgent came up and Dumbledore and some other professors had to depart the castle in haste.

That was the metre when the Death-eaters sneaked into Hogwarts. Some used the passage from the cellar of Honeydukes obviously led by Wormtail, one of the Divine of the piranha'Map so he knew all the secret itinerary to the shoal, and some entered the average way like Lucius. Some were external and barraged the school with coordination compound enchantment to counteract the roadblock. The students and remaining prof fiercely fought but their intensity level were no match for their attacker. Soon, Hogwarts was in their controller and all the people inside were captured.

Dumbledore arrived a few min later and bartered for the captives lives in exchange for his. The death-eaters immediately agreed of course. Even if they were not able to catch Harry, at to the lowest degree 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 her leading to the conclusion that the death-eaters did not unloose her like the others. It was only confirmed though after the next attack.

Apparently, Voldemort was impatient already and ordered another onset at Sothis'house. Somehow, Dumbledore sent a warning there and gave the residents an opportunity to escape. set up members sent the kid and some professors back to Hogwarts to hide in the way of demand and destroyed the floo association to preclude death-eaters from following them.

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

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

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

'' Yeah, Harry 's here. I should not let my best ally come up me here in a state 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, dame Pomphrey had convinced me that moaning and blaming myself will just make topic spoilt. 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 heaven-sent to happen. Harry and others just looked hurt and dumbfounded at him. `` No umbrage guys, it 's just that he 's my best mate. We went through a lot together and having him here with me added a rise to my esprit de corps. '' 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 ground ... so let 's allow it at that for a spell ... .ok ? '' Hermione told everyone.

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

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

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

'' Yes, we know that and I think it would be best if we do n't unwrap that selective information yet or they might just vote down Ginny if they found out that they were amiss. 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 forehead as if trying to recall the take scene. The others waited for him to continue. `` Well, we were just joking around and Ginny was pretending that Harry and her are a couple -- - ''

'' She what ? ! ? '' Ron suddenly exclaimed not daring to conceive that his Sister could such a derisory thing.

'' Mmmm ... ..yeah, b-but we were just joking around ... .acting some make- believe post ... .like a movie or play or something ... she did not mean it, honest ... we were just having some fun ... '' Colin continued nervously and cringed at the hatful of a red-faced angry brother of Ginny.

'' That 's enough ... 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 voice to prevent everyone from making another input. Harry opened his mouth to speak but changed his judgement but Ron could n't be stopped.

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

'' We form Dumbledore 's Army again. '' Everyone looked at Luna as she spoke of the words. `` With Dumbledore gone, we need to defend ourselves and the others ... .we need to master coordination compound spells if we even hope to defeat Voldemort ... .we need to join for without it, we shall easily be defeated. '' Everyone stared dumbfounded at her. They never heard Luna speak this way before. To them, she was just loony - a dreamer, soul whose signified of world was utterly questionable, but here she was giving them an obvious resolution that they should have got realized before.

Harry was impressed too by Luna 's words. He already guessed that behind that weirdo facade was a girl wax of Wisdom of Solomon but he never thought that she could also be this strong and determined to fight back evil ... .but maybe he should experience realized that already after she, the only one in the radical that was not from Gryffindor, went to assist him rescue Sirius even if she did not know how important he is to him at the prison term. And then, the engagement at Grimmauld Place, she held her place and never cried once even after the taunts about her don. She stood her earth. She was amazing ....

'' Luna 's right. We must reconvene all the members and we 'll try to train on some complex magical spell first before we do anything else. We need to get up. Hermione, do you have any idea how to adjoin the others ? I noticed you found it hard to communicate with me given the shape but maybe we can observe a way to contact the others and lend them here. '' Harry assumed his status of leader of the DA and tried to induce a sense of governance to the others. `` I see, all of us here are extremity, so ... .we just need to meet the remainder of the members and see if they are willing to join us again. Then we can depart the training. Do you all concur ? ``

Everyone nodded their concord at once and hurried to their trunks to get their spell script and wands. Harry was now thinking of where they can train given so many citizenry were staying there. Luna just stayed with him while she too was lost in her own mentation. Ron and Hermione were interfering reading something that may help them find a way to communicate with the others. Nobody noticed the bespectacled cat hiding under a bed, observing and listening to their every word. Chapter 8 - A page from the gild 's Record rule book

'' Mr. Potter, may I speak with you for a moment ? '' said Professor McGonagall, walking soundlessly, very cat-like, to where Harry and Luna were sitting. Harry nodded and followed the surrogate Headmistress to her board and sat on the nearest chair while the professor looked curiously at him.

'' What is it, Professor ? '' asked Harry, wondering if she had overheard them talking. He made a genial bill to chance a more discreet way of organizing the DA because the grownup wizards would never allow them to fight, not yet.

'' I wish to address with you about the clandestine defense group you formed last twelvemonth. As the Order 's resources are very much strained nowadays, we could not breed all territories and as we unfortunately realized before, we can not always be here to defend the student. We need as many trained defenders as we can possibly cause to regain our cosmos. '' said Professor McGonagall, leafing through some Word of God filled with penning that Harry could n't quite understand.

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

'' The lodge is requesting you to reform Dumbledore 's ground forces and train them very well and defensive and offensive spells. '' continued prof McGonagall, staring intently at Harry 's eyes.

'' I - I ... of course, professor ... .anything to serve. '' said Harry in surprise.

professor McGonagall sighed in backup. `` Thank you, Mr. thrower. We have been wanting to do that but we could n't seem to bump time for it. We were contemplating on requesting Hermione to do it, but the rest of the Order seem to opine your original structure is better. Besides, we were not indisputable yet if the relief of you would want to do it but now that you 're here, you will be able-bodied to rule out for yourself how practically support you got. Do n't worry, your friends will help you organize thing. '' she said, implying that Harry must involve to develop his eye for detail soon. leadership must try not to forget any stones unturned.for one simple misunderstanding might be fatal to all.

'' Do n't worry, Professor, we 'll make sure that we will do our serious to assist our worldly concern return to normal. '' said Harry seriously.

'' Very well, then. Off you go ... .but before you leave, I want you to hold this. '' said the prof, handling a small-arm of parchment to Harry 's outstretched paw. `` That 's a written matter of a page from the purchase order 's record account book. It contains the general spot of the wizarding cosmos. Use those information wisely. ``

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

'' And Harry -- - ''

'' Yes, professor ? ``

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

Harry nodded solemnly and walked towards his acquaintance, clutching the parchment tightly on his right clenched fist. He called for a group meeting immediately. As the group gathered around him, he started to recount them about the Order 's postulation, explaining about the order of the capital of Arizona to the others who do not know anything about it yet. Finally, he requested Hermione to translate the paper for them.

GENERAL spot OF THE WIZARDING WORLD

1. All wizarding school day attacked by the death-eaters - 36 numb, 215 bruise

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

3. Hogsmeade and Diagon back street - markets closed due to numerous attacks, no concrete figures of casualties yet ; Weasley 's Wizard Wheezes - operating in stealth.

4. Daily prophet stopped operating to head off the attacks

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

6. Minister of illusion - resigned after receiving grand of hate-mails from multitude who were not capable to set for war because of the untrue information he fed them

7. Ministry of illusion - currently in chaos because of the sudden loss of the diplomatic minister, no one is brave enough to make the position yet.

8. Dumbledore and Ginny - captured but still alive.

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

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

11. Aurors - reduced by half - need to develop the skills of other whizz

12. dupe of the dementor 's attack on a certain wizard village 40 years ago - pauperization to observe a way for them to regain their king. nearly of them were muscular wizards and would be able to facilitate us in this war.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

'' I do n't know. There 's no such affair ... in the Holy Scripture I read at to the lowest degree. '' said Hermione weakly, annoyed that she did not know the resolution to this one.

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

'' Well, that settles it then. Hermione and Cho, you take complaint of researching on that. Lee, Seamus, Colin and Dennis, I believe you are cunning enough to take maintenance of contacting the others. Luna, Ron and I are going to be after some scheme. '' said Harry.

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

'' Er -- '' said Harry, racking his judgment for anything that he can assign to the three. `` Umm ... .you can inquiry on some very throw out spells that we can use and er ... um ... .you can roam around the room and try to look for for students here who might be leave to join us ... ''

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

'' And ... .er -- maybe you can help the others after you finish your own job ? '' 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 shadow nook of the room, the bespectacled cat smiled at their progress and quietly left the room.
Chapter 9 - The trine Urgent Tasks

The establishment of Dumbledore 's ground forces rekindled a fire in the spunk of the young whizz. They promptly fulfilled the tasks assigned to them, much to the annoyance of the other people in the room who seemed to imagine that they were just wasting their time ( 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 hr, 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 sound of that. Let 's discover the outcome of your job first. Hermione ? ``

Hermione stood up promptly and read clearly, `` Patronus kiss should only be administered to the King of Dementors, in our font it was called 'Demeter'. The spell is 'Patrono Halkum'but only the chosen one could do that. The essence of the kiss should then be incorporated with a special power revival potion which Cho and I will be working on. The only guileful constituent is locating all those victims and finding the whizz village where they came from for the potion to work. As of now, we do n't know the figure of the settlement yet and even professor McGonagall has already forgotten the station. ``

'' professor McGonagall also said that those wizards had their memories modified so they might not even be uncoerced to do it. The hamlet was magically wiped out from the account book and since the stead was unplottable, it is quite impossible 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 village and the memory charm was lifted when she took me. ``

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

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

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

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

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

'' shudder out, Hermione. It 's not as if we 're exploiting them or something. They wanted to help oneself ... they really do ... and they chose to do it. We did not wedge them. '' said Seamus cautiously. He knew that Hermione was quite delicate about elf rights but it was different if the house-elves themselves chose to help them. Hell, they need every help 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 in force spy network. There are house elves all over the world and their own brand of magic allow them to communicate with one another without alerting the wizards. Aside from that, they can also get preceding any anti-apparition barriers. You get the delineation ? '' Lee paused before continuing. `` We then requested Dobby and some of his trusted ally to locate the remaining members of the DA and personally make them the letters informing that DA has returned and that if they still wish to be part of us again, they have to reach their reply immediately to the house-elf that delivered the message. ``

'' And ? '' prompted Harry.

'' Why do you cerebrate we 're so activated ? Of line, we got them all ! '' said Seamus eagerly, signaling Colin and Dennis to show them the letters. `` Apparently, they were also hiding in some underground unplottable secure mansion built during the premature reign of Voldemort. ``

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

'' Wicked ! '' said Ron.

'' How come there are only 15 of them ? We have 29 phallus, the letters should be 16. '' said Hermione, trying to recall who among the late members, except Ginny, had not replied.

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

Harry nodded thoughtfully. `` What do you think, guy cable ? '' he asked the radical, carefully eyeing their reactions.

'' I think whatever she had done last twelvemonth, we should hold her a chance. '' said Hermione firmly.

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

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

'' It 's quite severely to decide. After all, detention is not the exclusively thing at stake here but she 's my Friend. '' said Cho weakly. Padma also nodded in agreement.

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

Luna looked taken aback for a moment before she replied, `` I think Hermione 's right. We should make her a hazard but .... not right now. We have to celebrate first base and puddle indisputable that she will not betray us a second time 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 last group. Annapurna, what have you got so far ?

'' Not good. The polite 1 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 moment though. Maybe we just have to wait. '' explained Lavender, feeling more downhearted as she read her report.

'' That 's all right, Lavender. We should have expected that. They will defy to join us now because we have not proven anything yet. To them, we are just a bunch of goosy kids pulling a very dangerous frivolity. Do n't concern, they 'll come around. We just have to be affected role and explain some more. '' said Harry, consoling the disheartened member.

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

'' We 'll just remain to convince the three who were interested and then allow the others for later. By the way, here is the list of the most utile spells that we need to get over as soon as possible. '' said Padma, handing each of the members a copy of the spells complete with the incantantions, correct sceptre social movement and their uses.

'' Thanks !. '' said Harry, putting a copy in the pouch of his pant, `` All of your write up will be very helpful to the ecumenical plan that Ron, Luna and I had drafted last dark. The programme had been streamlined to three urgent project. First, we must impart Aunt Petunia here immediately. I need at least two early citizenry who could already do some come along conjuring trick to go with me. We reckoned it would be best if we always work collectively, in a mathematical group of 3 people or More. Who would be volition to connect me ? '' he saw all of them provoke their hands. `` No, not all of us yet. It shall be carried out tomorrow dawn already. No time to aim first that 's why I need those who can execute make headway magic already. Lee and Luna can go with me. Sorry, Ron. '' He apologized quickly to his bestfriend who seemed injury that he did n't choose him to join the first team.

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

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

'' Oh ! Okay. ``

'' The second task is to wreak all the other extremity here, target schedule is succeeding hebdomad. We all need to trail religiously before that date because all of us will be going ... .unless individual wants to stay, of course. '' he grinned as the others groan in mock objection. `` Ron will link all the squad later after we have studied the report of Lee 's group. ``

'' As for the one-third task, we will all undergo another encompassing training on battle interrelate spells including advanced apparition ... '' he paused. `` ... and wandless conjuring trick ... '' The others gasped in wonder.

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

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

'' Yes, it is possible. aunt Petunia will assist me in teaching you. She 's to a greater extent familiar with it. Actually, she was the one who taught me how. '' said Harry, levitating a chair without a wand to demonstrate.

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

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

'' Luna, Lee, please meet me after dinner tonight at that portion of the room. '' Harry whispered to them as they sat on their various berth. He pointed to the lounge near Professor McGonagall 's mesa but discreetly hidden behind a shelf of book of account. `` We 'll finalise our rescue architectural plan for tomorrow, okay ? ``

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

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

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

'' We can use the disillusionment charm for that. It 's good and besides, we left some of our matter at the gild 's forefront -- - ''

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

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

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

The three peered from behind to obtain out who the new arrivals were. Harry saw the Dursleys immediately. His uncle was clearly terrified but tried hard to hide what he thought was indignity on his role while his aunt was undeniably distraught. His cousin was hiding behind his mother 's dress, destroying his report of being a ill-famed bully. He recognized Tonks and Moody too who seemed ready to experience a fondness attack.

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

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

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

'' But Professor, we guarded him tightly and we are for certain he did not leave the family. '' 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 magic ... ''

'' genus Petunia ! '' screamed Uncle Vernon who seemed to give forgotten his anxiousness as he berated his wife for letting the forbidden Word of God escape her lips.

Harry quickly strode to his aunt 's side. Luna and Lee came out of the shadows too and discreetly went to join the 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 pitiful prof Helen Newington Wills, Tonks ... I forgot that about the guild extremity watching over the menage. You see, after being endlessly frustrated at the lack of news, I started to make ripe use of my meter. I taught myself how to apparate and Aunt Petunia, being one of the victims of a dementors attack before, taught me how to perform wandless magic from store. '' said Harry.

Harry quickly told them a heavily edited translation of the incidents after he and Luna left Privet drive to gossip Grimmauld stead. His story was greeted with shock, amazement and incredulity from his captive audience. He also shared with them the DA 's plan of rescuing the Dursleys but he did not tell them the reason why. Mad-eye Dwight Lyman Moody shot him a questioning look but did not press on. Harry smiled at him in relief. For some reason, he did not want his uncle and cousin to acknowledge about it.

'' Excuse me, Mr. thrower but I think your congener need to reside for now. I 'll admit them first to their cell. '' interrupted Professor McGonagall.

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

'' So, ceramist, what 's the really plan ? '' asked Tonks after they left.

'' We wanted to bring aunty Petunia so that she can tell us more about the dementor 's attack on a wizard Greenwich Village forty years ago. We wanted to give her and other victims their powers back so that they can help oneself us win this war. '' said Harry confidently, giving the feeling that it was something that had already been thoroughly discussed by the DA members.

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

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

'' Yeah, something to that impression. We can not go on hiding forever and the social club do not have decent members to protect us all the time. Let 's case it. We have to rail for war because WE are at war. '' said Harry, determination etched on his young face.

Helen Wills carefully assessed the vernal man in front of him and paused for what seemed animation eternity before he replied, `` Very well, then. If you all can get back here live and without any major injuries, I will train you myself. But, if you fail, you will leave all about it. Consider this your entry test to auror training. ``

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

'' Thank you. Do n't occupy, we will not betray. '' said Harry confidently.

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

'' Next Monday. ``

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

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'' INCENDIO ! '' shouted Seamus, sending a chair on attack, 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 baton 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 pinhead strategically placed within the training room. The group started their own training to make for the endorsement mission. Harry told them about Moody 's challenge and that encouraged them to do their honorable. Professor McGonagall and dame Hooch built a solid room within the Room of requisite ( which magically expanded ) which served as their grooming ground. They put a silencing charm on the room so as not to distract the other occupants.

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

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

'' PROTEGO ! '' cried Luna as Harry hit her with the cruciatus curse. The consequence of the trance was minimized but still made her writhe in bother. 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 opposition. We need to learn how to counter those jinx. ``

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

'' Never stopped the death-eaters, did it ? '' said Harry mildly. `` Let 's distich up again and recitation defending ourselves against those turn, particularly the imperius curse. I 'm for certain none of us would revel being controlled by the enemy. 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 story, declared his undying love for Lavender, and stunned Colin. The others glared at Harry for this.

'' Please do n't be mad at me. '' pleaded Harry gently. `` It 's just to show how the imperius cuss works. It controls the mind of the person completely and if ordered, they will not hesitate to bruise even the ace they love most. '' His friends nodded in understanding. He released Seamus from his mastery and instructed the others on what to do.

After several Clarence Day of strict breeding, all became adept at fighting the imperius nemesis, even Whitney Moore Young Jr. Dennis who seemed so weak at first could totally throw it off. disillusion magical spell was a walkover but apparition was met with some difficulty. But all were able-bodied to apparate quite well eventually though not as secure as Harry yet who could not only apparate other masses with him but also pass anti-apparition roadblock. Their shell spell also became stiff. They discovered that if they conjure the spell enchantment together, it will form a shield stiff enough to drive back unforgivable curses completely.

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

'' Here is the group list. We separated them according to their congeneric distance from each other. The house-elves are going to guide us to their location so we do n't receive to occupy about that. '' said Ron, handing each of them a copy of the grouping. `` I trust that any personal difference shall be ignored at this here and now. Is there any problem with the pigeonholing ? ``

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

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

'' Since this room and their fix have anti-apparition barriers, we need to go to Hogsmeade first and apparate from there to a point near the safe- business firm and lend the former phallus there before apparating back to Hogsmeade. O.K. ? '' said Ron.

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

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

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

'' Yes, it would be dependable but we would n't determine that way. We did n't educate like madman here if we 're just going to let Harry do all the work. '' said Ron heatedly.

'' That 's good enough. By the way, Cho and I made another batch of fake galleons and put a more advanced protean charm there. If before, it only tells the particular date and clip of the DA merging now it can inform us if any of our friends are in peril. '' said Hermione to unhinge Ron, giving each of them a pseud galleon and gave the drawing card the coins for the other members.

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

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

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'' We 're prepare. '' declared Harry during lunch. `` Today is Lord's Day ... Tomorrow we must go and land our comrades-in-wands back. If you have any incertitude about this mission, say it now. Otherwise, it will be too late. '' he paused to see if any of them wore a tiny lead of reservation on their faces but what greeted his eyes were supreme determination and unmatched courage. The group was almost glowing with it. `` All right. We will meet here and leave at exactly 6 am tomorrow. Rest well for now. We will need our strength. '' Chapter 11 - The Second Mission

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

'' I think he used mental telepathy to talk to me. Wait, I 'll try if I can attain it turn blow. I also want to ask him a few questions myself. '' said Harry, concentrating hard on the master 's font until it became unanimous in his mind.

'' prof, can you learn me ? ``

'' Harry ? ``

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

'' Yes, do n't care about us. concentrate on your program for tomorrow. ``

'' Ok. professor, I want to ask you something else if you do n't mind. Do you experience any idea how I can be talking to you right now ? And why did my scrape stop consonant hurting. The pain sensation is supposed to be intense now but I do n't throw any visions anymore. ``

'' No, I do n't mind. The stupor you gave me when you almost demolished my office finis June made me realize that. As for the first doubt, I think some of your neutral powers surfaced at cobbler's last due to the importunity of the place. As for the second enquiry, I can only presume that Voldemort has been closing his thinker to you too to preclude you from discovering his plans. He does not want to learn chances now that he 's winning the war. ``

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

'' Be careful tomorrow, Harry. ``

'' We will. Thanks, Professor. Take care too. '' With that, Harry cleared his mind again and started to tell Ron what the headmaster had told him about Ginny. He was exhausted from the effort but seeing the protruding expression of his best friend was deserving every Panthera uncia of Energy he spent.

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Monday, 5:45 a.m. at the Training elbow room

All the appendage of Dumbledore 's army, wearing peculiar DA cloaks magically sewn by their house-elf friend, were nervously pacing the floor while waiting for the signaling to leave. The squad leaders were currently reiterating the programme and outlining all possible scenarios to their respective groups. prof McGonagall carefully stayed away from their path to forefend increasing their strain. As the clock struck 6:00 a.m., all fellow member disillusioned themselves and silently followed their leaders to the way of life that led to Hogsmeade. They were glad to find the post deserted except for the house-elves nervously waiting for their arrival.

'' Remember, the whole operation should take no prospicient than 15 minutes. If anything happens, just press the coin and the respite will try to help if they can. Also, as soon as the radical has completed its mission, return to the education way immediately and expect for the others. We 'll deliver a unretentive coming together afterwards. okeh ? '' said Harry. `` House-elves included. ``

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

Several hour later, Ron 's and Lee 's groups arrived safely at the grooming Room. No one said anything as they waited for the others to rejoin. Some resorted to reading while others played solo sorcerer chess to while away the time. Each constantly checking the time and wondering what 's taking the others so long. It had been almost an 60 minutes. Some unconsciously held the coin as if expecting it to cauterize soon. The delay was almost unbearable when they heard controversy erupting outside the room and it seemed to be getting nearer.

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

The doorway suddenly opened and in came a livid Hermione followed by doyen and highly embarassed Gemini the Twins. Parvati was assisting Seamus who was limping with pain 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 understand it when the gnome grab it from our treat hands and shoved it down its throat. '' added Fred.

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

'' Really ! You know, you do n't involve to have miserable alibi. A simple apology will do. '' Ron glared at them.

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

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

'' They 're not here yet ! ``

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Without wasting anymore time, Harry called Dobby and requested him to line up out where the pettifogger was. Within seconds, Dobby arrived with the exact location and Harry apparated to the quibbler 's business office where a shocking ken greeted him. Luna was fearlessly fighting her assailant - 4 death- eaters. Dodging curses and sending out various trying to buy some clip until assistant arrives.

Harry quickly pulled his own wand and tried to get close to Luna to harbor her from some of the more advanced curses, thankful that the attackers did not seem to be very sensation at curses yet.

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

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

Harry realized that he need to get Luna soon so they could get by but the death-eaters made them too fussy. The four death-eaters were still behaving oddly but the new comer were more experienced than the maiden four. They never gave them clip to breath. Curses flew across the room at lightning speed. Harry saw Luna struck by a stunning trance. He quickly revived her and was exhausted himself when he heard respective more pops. The death- eater stopped to look at the new reaching too, not expecting any reinforcer. But they were surprised when several curses hit each of them as ten DA members who already started training arrived.

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

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

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

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

'' FORMATION ! '' shouted Ron. They DA members quickly surrounded the bewildered death-eaters, stuck out their baton and simultaneously yelled, `` ABSOLUTO PROTEGO ! '' A rainbow buckler covered the DA members. Then without removing their sceptre, Ron shouted, `` HYDRO-OXIDUS ! '' at the stunned death- eaters with the effect of the magic spell multiplied six clip due to the combination of their powers.

It hit the death-eaters forcefully and smashed them to the rampart, sending some of the part equipments to fall on the reason. Sensing defeat, they quickly disapparated to bring around themselves somewhere and glared maliciously at the DA members as they did so. Harry then quickly put up some defensive go around the office to avoid another encounter.

Hermione, still clearly annoyed at the go of events, glared at Luna and asked heatedly. `` Can you please enlighten us why we are all here now instead of the preparation Room ? ``

'' I apologize. I just could not resist the impulse to visit my dad 's office before I go back. There 's something that I need to ensure because I do n't conceive that my sire is dead. '' Luna said evenly while Harry held her hired hand in support. Cho 's centre narrowed when she noticed it.

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

Luna got up and retrieved two pot of plants from under one of the tabular array, probably his father 's. One was short, the early was still blooming. They all stared at the plants unable to embrace what it meant but Hermione appeared to be abstruse in thought.

'' These are not ordinary bicycle works. My female parent enchanted them to go magically. One represented her, the other represented my founder and third gear me. My father brings my plant wherever he goes because it gives him an mind of my flow stipulation. The one representing my mother is dead but the one representing my father is still awake. So, it means ... .it means he 's still alive and just concealing or probably captured somewhere ... ..but still alive ! '' Luna said tearfully and the others, sympathizing with her finally infer why she had to do it.

'' Luna, I may not know how to find your sire now but I think we can do something to realise his liveliness total animated. '' said Hermione brightly, trying to make up for her rudeness a spell ago.

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

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

A shut up silence followed her pronouncement .