Chapter 10 - The Unexpected reaching of the Dursleys and the Auror trial

'' As I was saying, we need to go back to the Dursleys and bring them here. No job 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 extra 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 society 's nous -- - ''

'' 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 ceramist left a few Clarence Shepard Day Jr. ago ... '' growled another, unmistakably Moody's.

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

The three peered from behind to find out who the new arrivals were. Harry saw the Dursleys immediately. His uncle was clearly terrified but tried tough to hide what he thought was indignity on his office while his aunt was undeniably distraught. His cousin-german was hiding behind his mother 's attire, destroying his reputation of being a infamous bully. He recognized Tonks and Moody too who seemed set up to have a heart attack.

'' Calm down. ceramicist 's here. '' said professor McGonagall calmy, motioning them all to sit down and wee-wee themselves comfortable.

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

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

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

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

'' PETUNIA ! '' screamed Uncle Vernon who seemed to have forgotten his anxiousness as he berated his wife for letting the veto Son escape her lips.

Harry quickly strode to his aunt 's English. Luna and Lee came out of the shadows too and discreetly went to get together the former DA members to render them some privacy.

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

'' I 'm good-for-nothing prof Moody, Tonks ... I forgot that about the parliamentary procedure members watching over the house. You see, after being endlessly frustrated at the lack of newsworthiness, I started to make good use of my time. I taught myself how to apparate and Aunt Petunia, being one of the victims of a dementors attack before, taught me how to execute wandless magic from memory. '' said Harry.

Harry quickly told them a heavily edited edition of the incidents after he and Luna left Privet private road to visit Grimmauld Place. His story was greeted with daze, astonishment and incredulity from his captive audience. He also shared with them the DA 's program of rescuing the Dursleys but he did not tell them the reason why. Mad-eye Moody shot him a questioning tone but did not press on. Harry smiled at him in rest period. For some reasonableness, he did not require his uncle and cousin-german to cognize about it.

'' Excuse me, Mr. Potter but I think your congenator need to rest for now. I 'll contain them first to their cubicle. '' interrupted professor McGonagall.

'' No, Minerva, if you do n't mind, I wish to stay. '' said Aunt Petunia, surprising them all but Harry who seemed to have intercourse 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, thrower, what 's the existent plan ? '' asked Tonks after they left.

'' We wanted to bring Aunt Petunia so that she can tell us more about the dementor 's approach on a wiz small town forty class ago. We wanted to founder her and other victim their king back so that they can facilitate us win this war. '' said Harry confidently, giving the depression that it was something that had already been thoroughly discussed by the DA members.

Harry was startled when his aunt suddenly hugged him and murmured a soft 'thanks'to him. Tonks and Helen Wills gaped at him in electric shock but prof McGonagall just encouraged him to go on. He then continued telling them about the Patronus candy kiss, Demeter, bringing the former DA penis and their plan to coach for battle.

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

'' Yeah, something to that gist. We can not go on hiding forever and the society do not have adequate members to protect us all the time. Let 's side it. We have to train for war because WE are at war. '' said Harry, determination etched on his Cy Young face.

Helen Wills Moody carefully assessed the young man in front of him and paused for what seemed life eternity before he replied, `` Very well, then. If you all can get back here alive and without any John R. Major hurt, I will take aim you myself. But, if you fail, you will forget all about it. Consider this your entry exam to auror grooming. ``

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

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

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

'' succeeding Monday. ``

'' OK, we 'll be back that day and make trusted you 're all in one piece. '' With that, professor Helen Wills and Tonks swished their cloaks and disapparated to heaven knows where.

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

'' PETRIFICUS TOTALUS ! '' screamed Anapurna 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 wall and dummies strategically placed within the education way. The group started their own training to set for the second mission. Harry told them about Moody 's challenge and that encouraged them to do their best. professor McGonagall and Madam Hooch built a solid room within the Room of requirement ( which magically expanded ) which served as their education ground. They put a silencing good luck charm on the room so as not to disorder the early occupants.

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

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

'' PROTEGO ! '' cried Luna as Harry hit her with the cruciatus curse. The gist of the turn was minimized but still made her writhe in infliction. 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 hex on their enemies. We need to ascertain how to counter those curse word. ``

'' 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 duad up again and practice defending ourselves against those spells, particularly the imperius expletive. I 'm certainly none of us would enjoy being controlled by the enemy. Like this..IMPERIO ! '' shouted Harry unexpectedly at the unprepared Seamus.

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

'' Please do n't be mad at me. '' pleaded Harry gently. `` It 's just to shew how the imperius bane works. It controls the brain of the someone completely and if ordered, they will not hesitate to suffer even the ones they love most. '' His champion nodded in understanding. He released Seamus from his control and instructed the others on what to do.

After various 24-hour interval of rigorous training, all became good at fighting the imperius curse, even Cy Young Dennis who seemed so debile at first could totally flip it off. disenchantment appeal was a pushover but fantasm was met with some trouble. But all were able to apparate quite well eventually though not as good as Harry yet who could not only apparate early multitude with him but also pass anti-apparition barriers. Their buckler charm also became stronger. They discovered that if they conjure the go magic spell together, it will take form a shield strong enough to force back unforgivable bane completely.

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

'' Here is the group list. We separated them according to their relative distance from each former. The house-elves are going to guide us to their location so we do n't ingest to worry about that. '' said Ron, handing each of them a copy of the grouping. `` I trust that any personal divergence shall be ignored at this minute. Is there any trouble with the pigeonholing ? ``

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

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

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

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

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

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

'' Yes, it would be good but we would n't learn that way. We did n't civilise like lunatic 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 pile of bogus galleons and put a more set ahead protean appealingness there. If before, it only tells the date and time of the DA confluence now it can inform us if any of our friends are in danger. '' said Hermione to distract Ron, giving each of them a fake galleon and gave the leaders the coins for the other members.

'' If it burns very hot, it means someone 's in danger and you only need to take care at the galleon to screw who 's calling for assistant. '' added Cho.

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

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'' We 're set up. '' declared Harry during lunch. `` Today is Sunday ... Tomorrow we must go and fetch our comrades-in-wands back. If you have any doubts about this mission, say it now. Otherwise, it will be too of late. '' he paused to see if any of them wore a tiny hint of reservation on their faces but what greeted his eyes were supreme determination and unrivaled courage. The group was almost glowing with it. `` All right. We will see here and leave at exactly 6 am tomorrow. residual well for now. We will involve 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 sympathy. `` You 're asking if we are going to rescue her too ? '' he glanced at Ron who looked tormented with the intellection of his only sister suffering at the hands of the opposition. `` What do you cogitate ? Silly, of course we are. We just take to strengthen ourselves first. ``

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

'' Do n't interest. I 'm indisputable Dumbledore -- -- '' Harry suddenly stopped. Ron eyed him questioningly. `` Nothing ... I just remembered that Dumbledore was the one who adviced me to go here. ``

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

'' I think he used mental thought transference to utter to me. wait, I 'll try if I can make it act upon reverse. I also want to ask him a few questions myself. '' said Harry, concentrating hard on the master 's face until it became solid in his mind.

'' Professor, can you hear me ? ``

'' Harry ? ``

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

'' Yes, do n't occupy about us. concenter on your plan for tomorrow. ``

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

'' No, I do n't mind. The jounce you gave me when you almost pulverise my office last June made me realize that. As for the 1st question, I think some of your inert powers surfaced at death due to the urgency of the position. As for the secondly question, I can only make bold that Voldemort has been closing his judgment to you too to prevent you from discovering his plans. He does not need to take chances now that he 's winning the war. ``

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

'' Be measured tomorrow, Harry. ``

'' We will. Thanks, Professor. Take care too. '' With that, Harry cleared his idea again and started to say Ron what the master had told him about Ginny. He was exhausted from the endeavor but seeing the salve saying of his scoop admirer was worth every ounce of energy he spent.

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Monday, 5:45 a.m. at the breeding room

All the appendage of Dumbledore 's Army, wearing special DA cloaks magically sewn by their house-elf Quaker, were nervously pacing the floor while waiting for the signal to leave. The squad leader were currently reiterating the plan and outlining all possible scenarios to their respective groups. Professor McGonagall carefully stayed away from their path to head off increasing their strain. As the clock struck 6:00 a.m., all fellow member disillusioned themselves and silently followed their leaders to the path that led to Hogsmeade. They were gladiolus to find the place deserted except for the house-elves nervously waiting for their arrival.

'' Remember, the wholly functioning should drive no longer than 15 minutes. If anything happens, just press the coin and the eternal rest will try to help if they can. Also, as soon as the chemical group has completed its mission, comeback to the training room immediately and wait for the others. We 'll have a short meeting afterwards. okay ? '' said Harry. `` House-elves included. ``

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

Several minutes later, Ron 's and Lee 's groups arrived safely at the Training room. No one said anything as they waited for the others to return. Some resorted to reading while others played solo wizard chess game to while away the time. Each constantly checking the meter and wondering what 's taking the others so long. It had been almost an minute. Some unconsciously held the coin as if expecting it to fire soon. The hold was almost unbearable when they heard logical argument 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 ejaculate FOR YOU AT EXACTLY 6:05AM ? DID N'T WE CLEARLY Department of State IN OUR LETTER THAT YOU SHOULD BE READY WHEN WE ARRIVE TO pickax YOU UP ! WE ALMOST GOT KILLED BECAUSE OF YOUR IRRESPONSIBLE BEHAVIOUR ! ``

The door suddenly opened and in came a livid Hermione followed by Dean and highly embarassed twins. Annapurna 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 gnome ate the letter, honestly ! '' said George.

'' Yeah, we were just starting to register it when the gnome grab it from our dainty hands and shoved it down its pharynx. '' 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 necessitate to make silly alibis. A simple-minded apology will do. '' Ron glared at them.

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

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

'' They 're not here yet ! ``

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

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

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

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

'' We do n't eff 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 position and even went back to the safe business firm but we ca n't find her. '' said Katie. Harry looked distraught.

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

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

Without wasting anymore fourth dimension, Harry called Dobby and requested him to find out where the quibbler was. Within seconds, Dobby arrived with the take location and Harry apparated to the Quibbler 's berth where a shocking sight greeted him. Luna was fearlessly fighting her attackers - 4 death- eaters. Dodging condemnation and sending out several trying to buy some time until help arrives.

Harry quickly pulled his own wand and tried to get close to Luna to shield her from some of the more advanced scourge, thankful that the attackers did not look to be very skillful at expletive yet.

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

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

Harry realized that he need to get Luna soon so they could escape but the death-eaters made them too busy. The four death-eaters were still behaving oddly but the new comer were more feel than the first four. They never gave them metre to breath. Curses flew across the room at lightning speed. Harry saw Luna struck by a stunning spell. He quickly revived her and was exhausted himself when he heard various More popping. The death- eaters stopped to look at the new arriver too, not expecting any reinforcement. But they were surprised when various curses hit each of them as ten DA phallus who already started training arrived.

'' YOU cretin ! Why did you disapparate suddenly ? '' shouted Hermione in between torment. `` 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 lastly time ? '' she continued furiously.

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

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

'' Yeah, chill ! '' shouted the others. Harry smiled inspite of himself. His acquaintance did not appear terrified anymore. In fact, they seemed to have the upper berth manus in this little confrontation. He gave Ron a free people rein to lead the commands.

'' FORMATION ! '' shouted Ron. They DA members quickly surrounded the bewilder death-eaters, stuck out their scepter and simultaneously yelled, `` ABSOLUTO PROTEGO ! '' A rainbow shield covered the DA members. Then without removing their verge, Ron shouted, `` HYDRO-OXIDUS ! '' at the stupefied death- feeder with the impression of the patch multiplied six times due to the combining of their powers.

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

Hermione, still clearly annoyed at the round of events, glared at Luna and asked heatedly. `` Can you please clear us why we are all here now instead of the Training 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 check because I do n't think that my father is dead. '' Luna said evenly while Harry held her hand in support. Cho 's heart narrowed when she noticed it.

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

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

'' These are not ordinary plants. My mother enchanted them to live magically. One represented her, the other represented my Fatherhood and third me. My Fatherhood brings my works wherever he goes because it gives him an idea of my current condition. The one representing my female parent is all in but the one representing my don is still live. So, it means ... .it means he 's still alert and just hiding or probably captured somewhere ... ..but still alive ! '' Luna said tearfully and the others, sympathizing with her finally understood why she had to do it.

'' Luna, I may not experience how to find your Fatherhood now but I think we can do something to lay down his spirit number active. '' said Hermione brightly, trying to get up for her rudeness a while ago.

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

'' All issue have stopped operating or forced to fold because of the current situation. Who shall consecrate news 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 nowadays so I believe the most we can do is .... '' Hermione hesitantly glanced at the others before she declared, `` I think we must restore ... .The caviler. ``

A shut up silence followed her pronouncement.
Chapter 12 - Confrontation at the Quibbler

'' I beg your amnesty ? '' Parvati said, eyebrows slightly raised and with arms folded across her chest.

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

Harry glared at the two girls while still holding Luna protectively. `` quibbler 's reputation may not be that trade good but it was the ONLY newsprint that bravely published the truth about Voldemort 's yield when the others were too busy slandering me. '' he said venomously.

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

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

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

'' I do n't want our reputation to be tainted by that piece of methamphetamine hydrochloride ! It 's bad enough being on this state of affairs without adding insult to our injury. '' Cho declared stubbornly.

'' So, is that what you care about ? Your stupid reputation ? What about the TRUTH ? Or would you prefer that the world be unlettered in this topsy-turvydom ? '' cried Luna angrily, shaking her head in disbelief that person from her own theatre, supposedly the theatre of the most cagey ones, would utter such bunk. She turned to Harry and let her tears flow on his shoulder. Harry, oblivious to all, embraced her tightly while murmuring words of comforter to her.

The former DA extremity just stared at the scene in forepart of them, not really certainly on whose side to take. But they were quite overturn and confused about the situation. They thought that after what they just went through, everyone would behave more compassionately towards one another. They SHOULD behave that way. And when did Harry and Luna became a duet ?

'' Do you think your father would bear in mind if we use his newspaper to publish the atrociousness of Voldemort and what the hale community can do about it ? '' Hermione suddenly asked Luna, making a mental musical note to ask Harry about the PDA later.

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

'' We, of course of instruction. Colin and Creevey can take care of the pictures and the rest of us could drive our turns writing the article. We do n't have school right now so we have so much time in our hands. '' The Creevey brothers looked excited at this but a few groaned at the opinion of doing paper work.

'' It 's for a good cause, guys. '' prodded Harry. `` Besides, Hermione will be the one to write all the John R. Major clause and the editorial. Do n't worry. '' he added with a sly grin at Hermione.

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

'' Are you really going to write all the John Major stuff ? '' asked Lee.

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

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

'' Hold on, guy rope, I think we honest get back now. We have a merging with Professor Moody -- -- Where 's Cho ? '' He looked around and saw the reasonably Asian young lady sobbing furiously on a swiveling chair behind a desk overflowing with ledger and text file. He let go of Luna and walked towards her. 'Crying again !'he thought, wondering what made her cry now. She was a walking teardrop last year when Cedric died and the memory of her walking out of their engagement in teardrop did n't exactly endear her to him.

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

'' Oh, Harry ! '' cried Cho. She threw her arms around him and tried to kiss him but Harry resisted and carefully pried her arms away from him. Not a very smart movement because then, Cho suddenly slapped him and screamed angrily, `` So, I 'm not thoroughly enough for the wizard savior now, am I ? And who do you care now ? That poor Luna ? You could do better than that, you two- timing liar ! Why not Granger or Ginny ? At least they 're both pretty and reasoning. It 's so mortifying to be dumped for person like HER ! '' she pointed her finger at a stunned Luna.

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

The early DA member, except Luna whose eyes were transfixed on the wall, looked at each other awkwardly and tried to busy themselves with trying to work out out how to operate the machine there. The office was quite impressive now that they had taken the clock time to honour it and its contents. Magically control printing political machine were strategically placed to prepare the place seem wide. The folder in the file cabinet were all in order and judging from the posters and smiling picture on the wall and board, they assumed that the working kinship of the employer and the employers was quite harmonious.

They were enjoying themselves. But no sum of money of distraction, however, could make them go wrong to acknowledge how Cho tried to anathemize Luna and how Harry sent the spell back to its originator. Unable to say anything, they watched as Cho, hiding her now pus covered nerve, exclaimed in horror and fury as she hastily tried to remember the spell 's counter-curse. Luna seemed unaware of it but Harry was wide of disappointment and frustration.

'' WHAT 'S THE meaning OF THIS ? ARE N'T YOU SUPPOSED TO BE AT THE HEADQUARTERS BY NOW '' growled a very fellow voice after a soft 'pop'. They all turned to the mortal with their wands out. They heaved a suspiration of relief when they recognized who it was -- -- Professor Dwight Lyman Moody. His pattern eye was eyeing Cho with bang-up curiosity while the other was scanning the elbow room for some shroud enemies. His 360-degree eye stopped at the deal of four cloaked figures jumping up and down in a far corner of the place. `` And who are those idiots ? '' he asked pointing in the direction oh the dissemble figures.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

'' Milquetoast ! '' Hermione could n't think Voldemort was recruiting nestling to be his servants.

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

'' Hmm ... .come on, let 's bring them to the new headquarter. We might find out some useful entropy from them. '' said Moody gruffly as he tied the death-eaters and made his way to the fireplace. He dumped them unceremoniously in it before stepping in himself. Others followed courtship until only Harry and Luna remained.

Harry, still remembering the uncomfortable tactual sensation of using the floo network. decided to apparate instead. Luna was already stepping into the flack when he quickly grabbed her mitt and reel away to the grooming Room where the others were waiting for them.

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

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

Now that the immediate danger had passed, they all talked about the day 's effect animatedly while waiting for Moody 's arrival. Some flourished it up a bit to make it fathom more exciting. One even went as far as claiming that he had almost beaten Lucius Malfoy to the flat coat in a affaire d'honneur, in which his group mates laughingly protested that he could n't love it for sure because the enemies wore masks and disapparated quickly when they sensed their disadvantage.

Everyone was in a jolly modality after that except for one extremely jolly daughter who discreetly stayed away from the others while her heart were gleaming with hatred as she looked on the happy faces of a handsome black- haired boy and a blond-haired girl wearing a woolgathering saying on her face. However, her reflection turned blank as soon as prof McGonagall and Professor Moody entered the room.

'' I 'm glad that all of you returned safely and without a trace of any major injury however, I am not at all happy about what happened afterwards. '' said prof McGonagall. `` professor Helen Newington Wills has informed me that you had an UNPLANNED visit to the caviller 's billet and fought various death-eaters there. Had your enemies been adult dark wizards, you would let been severely injured or unsound, killed by now ? '' she continued, eyeing each of them carefully. `` Care to tell us what really happened ? ``

Each of the DA phallus present at the caviller tried to explain at once but after seeing the irritated grammatical construction of the teacher, they willingly let Hermione do all the talking with the other squad leader adding some point from meter to time. As if planned, no one bothered to mention the disagreement about the quibbler and the issue with Cho.

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

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

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

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

'' She has an position trouble that I believe may be dangerous to our operations. '' answered Harry with a certainty that shocked the others.

Cho, unusually mum since the professors came, quickly exploded with fad. `` HOW daring YOU ! IT 'S YOU WHO HAS AN position job, NOT ME ! '' she eyed the others warily. `` YOU ALL AGREE WITH HIM ? TO HELL WITH YOU ALL ! I QUIT ! '' With that, Cho hastily removed her DA cloak, threw it on the floor and left the elbow room after throwing one last insulting public eye at Harry and Luna.

Author 's Note : Thank you all for reading my story. By the way, I would like to speak the common scuttlebutt regarding Harry 's ability to apparate. Harry or any other strong wizard ( like Moody ) can apparate to Hogwarts due to the weakened anti-apparition barriers ( weakened only, not totally gone ) after the monolithic onrush of death-eaters there. Also, since the opposition are arrogant enough to assume that their victims will not reelect, they have not inspected the plaza ... yet ... so the occupants are still dependable ... as of now. Some DA fellow member will develop their powers more and will be able-bodied to pass through the anti-apparition barriers later.

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

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

'' I just did what I had to do. '' said Harry simply and quickly left the room, not wanting to verbalise to anybody at that particular moment. contrary to what the others must have thought, he was not that insensitive. After Cho 's attack to buss him at the pettifogger 's office, he had a sneaking suspicion on what might have possibly triggered her rummy conduct. Cho wanted him back. Unfortunately, Harry did not plowshare that feeling anymore. He now realized that dating her had been a error. He only liked her, not loved. He liked her because she was very pretty and really talented in his favorite mutant but he now knew that all of it just amounted to a simple adolescent crush and zilch more.

He thought that Cho realized that slip too after she started dating Michael Corner but he was wrong. It seemed that she had decided that he was still a better catch and would hold back at nothing to get him back. That scared him out of his wit. Seeing her oculus glow with anger like that and her attack at cursing individual who did n't even do anything to her made him think that he can not be trusted. She had a grievous streak and might even betray them all if given a luck ... just out of cattiness ... .and he can not reserve that ... For his and her sanity and the safety of their friends, she should not be allowed to learn advance curses ... yet, maybe later after she developed some gumption of collective province. But now, she had to see peace in herself first. 'Sometimes, it 's really kinder to be cruel .'believe Harry before he fell into a deep and uneventful sleep.

Before the sun was up, Harry found himself being dragged to the breakfast table by an overeager Ron. He did n't really want to wake up that early. He figured that a prissy long slumber could clear his nous of any worries but Ron seemed too excited to be ignored. Gradually, he ate his breakfast, slightly wondering why they had to rise that early. Even the professors were still napping with the exception of Professor McGonagall who seemed to be 'on-duty .'

'' Why ? '' he asked Ron who was currently trying to gobble down his plateful of intellectual nourishment with a single swallow. `` Hey, what 's the hurry ? ``

'' Dunno '' was the response he got.

'' What ? ! ? Are you crazy ? You woke me up for cipher ! '' said Harry in a muted interpreter, not wanting to disturb the others.

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

With that, the two quickly finished their repast and hurried to the training room where they found professor Moody, Hermione, Lee and Tonks seriously pacing the room and four cloaked figures bound in one corner. Harry noticed that the four were shooting dangerous coup d'oeil at their captors. They were already back to normal.

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

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

As soon as they were all comfortably seated, prof Moody sighed heavily and started the impromptu confluence. `` I trust you know what the veritaserum is. Through that muscular potion, we found some very concern informations from the captive. According to them, Voldemort had discovered that Snape is a spy and sent his most powerful handmaiden to kill him. They also told us that Dumbledore is still animated although very weak and that Voldemort himself is the one administering the torture. However, what concerned us most is Ginny 's status. '' Harry felt Ron tense at his close sentence.

'' Dumbledore and Snape can manage the overrefinement. After all, this is not their kickoff encounter with the inhumanity of war but it may be traumatic for the youngest Weasley ... ... '' He paused for what seemed like an timeless existence before he continued, `` She is now the personal slave of Lucius'son and they are now at the Grimmauld Place. '' he finished matter-of-factly, staring directly into Ron 's horrified expression.

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

'' You would n't care to have intercourse, fille Granger and I, for one, am not really sure enough of what 's happening with young lady Weasley. The captive did not really acknowledge much about how Draco treat her ... but I 'm afraid it might entail ... .physical contact. '' said Tonks, hesitating at the last words which alarmed his listener even more. Hermione nearly fainted at his reply and Ron went tweed as a specter. Harry, on the other hand, seemed beyond shock at this point. He stared hard at the professor before asking curtly, `` Then why are we still here ? ``

'' Ah, I wondered when you 'd come around to asking that. need you long enough. '' replied Moody, twitching his lips on what might hold been a grinning if his face was not crooked enough to earn it unrecognisable. `` Here 's the program .... ''

The four were silent as Moody finished telling them the plan to get Ginny out of the Grimmauld Place. It was quite ingenious. simple but very effective if executed properly. Even Hermione did not complain for once. They would just go to the place disguised as the four captives with the aid of the polyjuice potion that the Potions superior had prepared for the Order respective months ago, Immobilize Draco with a few spells of their choice and institute Ginny back. Thinking that the meeting was adjourned, they all started to leave the room but Tonks stopped them with a silent trill of her head.

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

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

'' I trust you to smooth things out with her as soon as possible. Heavens, we have adequate trouble on our paw without having to handle with teenager squabbles. '' growled Helen Newington Wills, seemingly back to his old menacing ego. `` But between the two of us, I think Luna is a good alternative. '' he whispered to a suddenly blushing Harry.

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

'' All right hand. Let 's meet here again tonight after dinner and let 's maledict some saphead. '' concluded Tonks, stifling a giggle at the pile of the young man 's expression of disgust.

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

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

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

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

'' okey, fine. Whatever you say.. '' said Hermione but still looked unconvinced. `` You better talk to Cho now. '' Harry nodded gratefully and went to detect Cho.

He walked around the way to bump her but she was nowhere to be found. He tried looking at the education Room but all he saw there were the four prisoner guarded by Tonks. He asked the other DA phallus if they had seen Cho anywhere but unfortunately, they did not. He finally approached prof McGonagall but was met by a similar response followed by a stern lecture about his tactlessness. His understanding increased when one of the female DA fellow member commented that Cho did not sleep on their bed death nighttime. He hurried to prof Moody who was now eating his breakfast peacefully.

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

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

'' She 's left over Hogwarts ! ``

'' That 's quite obvious, son. I should have watched her more closely last Nox after what happened but I was too deep in thought. '' said Professor Moody with unmistakable remorse.

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

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

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

'' Why do you like ? You certainly made it clear last night that you did n't want her around. '' asked Moody, trying to discern his tactile sensation on the matter.

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

'' We can not do anything right now short of launching a very dangerous man hunt. And you know very well that we do n't have any available ordering members to extend that. I advise you to catch one's breath for now and concentrate on our mission tonight. '' said the prof, closing his center to stop the imperativeness from clouding his mind.

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

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

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

'' Do n't concern, Mr. Harry Potter. Me and my acquaintance are going to help you find her. '' said the house elf before disapparating somewhere.

'' You 'd really make a amercement auror someday, Potter. good circumstances tonight ! ``

'' Thank you, professor. '' With that Harry left to find individual who could hold him bury the increasing weight of responsibility on his shoulder ... mortal he could talk to without feeling any insistency ... individual he could laugh with and relax for a while before embarking another dangerous mission that Night ... soul like ... ... ... ... ... ..Luna.
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Chapter 14 - missionary station Failed
... ... ..Luna ... ..

Harry found the silvery blond haired girl sitting on the sofa that he and his bestfriends had occupied a while ago. He saw her serenely sitting there with eyes half-closed as if lost in deep thinking and unconsciously stroking the leaves of the plant life they retrieved from the caviller 's part. Just watching her made him smile. He slowly approached her, all the spell wondering how it would sense if her soft bridge player was stroking his hand instead. They held hands before, usually in sentence of distress, but he could remember being pacified by her touch. It was amazing.

As if sensing his presence, Luna suddenly turned her gaze on him and gave him a slight grinning. It immediately warmed his heart and he noticed that her usual clean stares and ethereal appearing were replaced with warmth and delicacy. She timidly invited him to sit beside her, unsure of his response, but was pleased when he also gave him a smiling and proceeded to do so. Not knowing what to say, he contented himself with watching the new adult female caressing the magical plant.

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

'' What ? '' asked Harry in confusion.

'' You did n't ingest to defend me. I 'm quite used to insult, you know. Not just from her but from everybody else. That thing with Cho ... .she was your lady friend ... .and I feel terrible for making things bad between the two of you. '' said Luna as she lowered her gaze to the land, neglecting the plant she was holding on her lap.

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

'' Why are you being so nice to me ? '' she reluctantly asked but former rather awkward questions nagging her nous were left unsaid.

'' I do n't know ... maybe because you were the solely one I could talk to about Sirius'death without feeling guilt and pressure ... maybe because you were the only one brave enough to transmit with me when I was almost suicidal in my aunt 's house ... .I am not sure ... .maybe it 's simply because I now realized that there were so much Thomas More to you than meets the eye. You 're kind, smartness, brave and you make me well-chosen. '' Luna blushed at his words and averted her gaze again.

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

'' Maybe you just wreak out the comfortably in me ... '' said Harry simply, taking hold of her devoid handwriting and lifted it to his lips.

Luna stared at him in amazement and almost drowned in the whirlwind of emotion flickering on his liberal case. She started to get up and leave the place but she found her articulatio genus too weak to go anywhere. She stared helplessly at the untested man caressing her hired man. She tried to get away from the nerve-wracking sensations but her stifle wobbled from the sudden movement causing her to fall on his lap. Harry immediately wrapped his weapon system around her and pulled her finisher while whispering to her ear, `` Do n't be afraid. I like you ... .I really do ... and I have n't felt this way to anyone before ... not even Cho ... so delight ... do n't hightail it from me. ``

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

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

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

'' What do you want ? '' snapped Harry annoyed at the pause but did not relinquish his hold on Luna.

'' Nothing ! Just protagonist, huh ? '' respective DA phallus removed the disillusionment charm on themselves and teased the two relentlessly, led by Ron and the twins of course, before running to the dinner table.

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

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

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

They walked hand in hand to the dining board, ignoring the snicker and some vociferous teasing from their protagonist. But aside from that, dinner was uneventful. If anything, ,. it only served to cue the four team leaders about their mission that dark. The others had no estimate about it but they sensed the misgiving on their drawing card'faces. Their intuition grew more when Professor Moody signaled the four to go to the training elbow room with him.

Harry muttered a distracted 'wait for me'to Luna and stood up to follow Helen Newington Wills. But before he could go, Luna steered him to a more individual seat and kissed lightly on his give cheek.

'' What 's that for ? ``

'' That 's to say thank you for making me experience special. '' Then she kissed him again on his mightily cheek. `` This is for in effect circumstances on whatever you 're going to do tonight. Do n't deny it. '' She then slowly put her limb around his neck and pulled him closer, pressing her lips to his. `` This is to make sure that you 'd add up back safely. ``

Harry smiled at this and drew her unaired again. This time their lips met with frantic passion with his left hand gently caressing her back, making them both weakly with hungriness. He pulled away reluctantly as he remembered the mission.

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

'' That 's to throw sure that you 'd hold off for me. '' replied Harry with a grin.

'' Silly. Of course, I 'd expect for you. ``

After forcing the disgusting potion into their mouths, the four team leader proceeded to apparate external Grimmauld station and enter in the usual way. It might look highly suspicious if Harry just apparate all of them inside. The captive were not that muscular yet.

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

The four just shook their psyche dumbly.

'' Well, it does n't matter. At least I have some in good order company now. I 'm so bored here. '' drawled Dragon. Ron, in the face of Crabbe, clenched his clenched fist to inhibit his growing rage.

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

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

'' Nothing. Bored to bust too. Hexing people are not so fun anymore. Can we have a go at your slave ? I 'm sure we 'd come up her gratifying. '' said Goyle, Harry in polyjuice, attempting to discern how cruel genus Draco was to Ginny. He was taken aback when Draco hastily stood up and pointed his verge at him.

'' Do n't you make bold, Goyle. No one touches my holding. She 's mine ! '' Draco also pointed his verge at the other two male child. `` That goes for you, too. ``

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

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

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

'' Does n't count. Come on ! Let 's drink to victory ! '' announced Harry and they all took large draught on the beverage.

Within seconds, Draco collapsed on the sofa, unconscious. The three son acted as look-outs while Hermione hastily went upstairs to call up what they thought was a exhaustively destroyed Ginny. They decided to let her go alone for they did not want to rule Ginny in a very compromising post. Several instant had passed but still no Hermione and Ginny. They carefully checked the sentinel and was shocked to see that they did not have much sentence left.

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

Harry and Ron hastily ran upstairs to help her, leaving Lee to brook guard, but was utterly shaken by the sight that greeted them. They found Ginny with her wand pointed at Hermione who was twisting on the land in extreme pain. They wondered how hail Ginny had a wand with her but they were more disturbed about the fact that she hit Hermione with an inexcusable curse.

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

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

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

Harry was now wondering if she was under the Imperius curse. Ginny slowly turned around to point her baton at them. Harry looked directly into her eyes, watching for tell-tale signs of charming mastery. There was none. He only saw downright hatred on her once radiant eye. She was acting on her own unloosen will.

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

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

Ginny hesitated for a moment, thinking of what he said, but decided to dismiss his plea. Her glowering verbalism returned. `` I wo n't. I belong here ... ..CRUCIO ! '' she bellowed at him, instantly lifting the scourge on Ron who was still too frail to move.

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

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

'' LEGILIMENS ! '' screamed Harry in frustration. He desperately wanted to know what happened to take in her act this way. Behind him, Ron and Hermione were slowly regaining their strength and watched in astonishment as Ginny clutched her head in an attempt to embarrass Harry 's effort to break into her mind. But Harry was stronger. Soon epitome of genus Draco and Ginny flashed into his mind. Ginny being taken away from Hogwarts ... Ginny terrified at being left alone in a dark and smelly dungeon ... Draco choosing her to be his personal slave ... genus Draco and Ginny locked in a soused embracement ... .Ginny lying on his lap ... .Ginny eagerly organize dinner for the two of them ...

Harry broke the contact in shock and stared at Ginny in disbelief. None of those icon portrayed Draco forcing her to do anything. She was very lots volition ... As he watched the young girl debile struggle on her ft, he quickly beckoned Ron and Hermione to succeed him downstairs. Without a word, he grabbed their manpower and motioned Lee to hold him too. Before they could even ask him anything, the four were immediately lifted from the terra firma and were spun around in a coiling motion. When their feet touched the footing, they were already at the breeding room.

They saw bore faces waiting for them ... especially the twins who really took an effort to create receive standard for Ginny. Even the professors were in gamy spirits. It was Neville who noticed them first. `` Hey, what happened ? ``

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

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

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

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

Harry closed his eyes, taking his time before he carefully answered, `` She did not desire to occur. ``

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

Harry wished he did not eff the solution to that because the truth was irritating and unsufferable in the electric current destiny but he was left with no pick. He sighed deeply as he replied, `` She 's in sexual love with him. '' Seeing their disbelieving faces, he continued. `` She used the cruciatus curse on Ron and Hermione ... '' Several pant were heard. `` I used Legilimency to get hold out and ... and ... I saw everything. Draco did not coerce her. She 's unforced. ``

Professor Moody started to say something but Harry cut him off.

'' We failed. I 'm dreary. '' Harry said as he looked at each of Ginny 's brothers. He was thankful to see that they do n't fault him at all but the disappointment on their faces was starting to consider him down. He felt Luna 's bridge player on his shoulders, discreetly leading him away from the group.
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Chapter 15 - The Final Straw
'' It 's her choice, Harry. You ca n't do anything about it. '' said Luna quietly as she and Harry strolled around the Great Hall, uncaring of the danger it might do them. They needed to get away before they suffocate from all the emotions running inside ... fear ... choler ... frustration ...
'' She said we let her down ... .maybe she got so frustrated with the situation that she eventually decided to join the dark English. '' said Harry, staring glumly at the once majestic hall.
'' Or maybe ... she just fell in passion ... Sometimes mass do goosey affair when they 're in dearest ... maybe she saw a side of Draco that we have never seen before. ``
Harry vaguely remembered the hint of panic in Draco 's phonation when he suggested that they would care Ginny to cure them of their boredom but it was there. Even Hermione noticed his instinct to protect his 'slave'which was highly unnatural for him. His attitude baffled them all and from what he saw when he broke into Ginny 's judgement, he respected her. He sat in discombobulation, thinking in quiet. So far, the side he was in had done nothing but skin and fight down themselves. Some of the Order member severed their communication ties with them for fear of being found out. 'How could we possibly win this war if we do n't even get laid what 's happening to the others ?'he thought. 'Dumbledore, we need you, please come back'he pleaded, hoping that his mentor could hear him. Harry concentrated backbreaking and called the headmaster again but the comrade smell of someone entering his head did not come.
Meanwhile, the somebody Harry was trying to pass with could not tuck sufficiency lastingness to reply ...
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'' Get the old man, now ! '' shouted the man with a slit-like nose at the tremble shape of a small man with a hand made of shining silver. He watched as the man conflict on his feet to bring what his master wanted. When he returned, he was levitating a limp form of an old man with longsighted white whisker and a face fungus that almost reached his waist. A magical metal chain ensured that he would not be capable to run away IF he had enough energy for it.
'' Enervate ! '' The hitch figure slowly rose from his position to meet the gaze of his captor.
'' Where 's the boy ? '' asked Voldemort, arrogantly pointing his wand on him. The old man stubbornly shook his head.
'' CRUCIO ! '' The old man fell on the floor and writhed in infliction. `` WHERE 'S THE BOY ? '' Harry demanded without lifting the curse.
Again, there was eerie silence ... a few mo had passed before Harry released the man from the spell.
'' Well ... you 're quite useless to me now ... I do n't care about the stupid prophecy anymore ... and the youthful shaver of the blood traitor Weasley already joined our ranks ... '' The old man looked stunned at this bit of information. The dark Divine merely laughed at his chemical reaction. `` You mean ... you did n't bang ? The omniscient headmaster actually did n't make out ? '' he chuckled evilly. `` You 're losing your touch, old man ... .maybe I should just kill you now. But I 'm not that wicked -- - tell me where the boy is and I 'll let you hold out. ``
'' You 're the one losing your touch if you believe even for a second that I would succumb to your wishes. '' said the old man defiantly, looking him directly in the eye.
'' tremendous ! What an amazing display of heroism ... '' The dark Jehovah mockingly clapped his hands before he continued with constringe optic, `` ... unfortunately, I 'm not in the mood for games tonight so tell me -- - WHERE 'S THE BOY ? ``
'' You 're a sucker. '' said the old man calmly which amplified the wrath of his tormentor.
Voldemort raised his wand angrily at the old man who just proudly and peacefully waiting for his death.
'' destruction is but a next adventure ... '' the old man said, bracing himself for the blow.
'' Aveda Ked -- - ``
'' M-master ! D-do you really make to do this ? He might still be useful to us ... '' said the humble man with a flatware hand weakly, vainly trying to protect the old man who was once his mentor and confidant. He was rewarded with a vicious brilliance from his master.
'' Did I hear you right ? You 're questioning my opinion now ? Perhaps you would like to conjoin him ... '' The terrorise servant recoiled from his scrutiny.
'' N-no, master ! My excuse ... .Y-you may do as you wish ... '' he said in a pitiful voice, throwing an apologetic glance at the prisoner who was oblivious to the substitution. His eyes was fixed on something and his forehead was creased in intense concentration.
'' Very well, then. Never let me doubt your loyalty again. '' The dark lord reverted his gaze to the old man whose strong point might have faded but the flavor remained. He pointed his wand at the old man, positively jubilant at being able-bodied to finally eliminate one of his most powerful resister. He licked his lip before enunciating the words ...
'' Aveda Kedavra ! ''
Two password. Just two words ... a flash of green light and the man who once courageously fought for the common good fell lifeless on the floor.
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'' Harry.. ''
'' Professor ? ``
'' My time is running out ... but you should continue the fight. You should understand..if I give-up the ghost, the remaining Mary Augusta Arnold Ward will fall ... The castle would not be able-bodied to protect you anymore. Inform Alastor at once. He 'll know what to do ... ''
'' professor, why did you let them take you ? ``
'' I 'm not as unbeatable as you all think. I am already fallible even before the attack on the schoolhouse ... there was no way to carry through them all if I did not give myself. I just used my remaining metre wisely ... ''
'' B-but how can I vote out him ? ``
'' I already told you ... the answer lies within your heart. Have faith in yourself and your Friend ... goodby Harry .... ''
The gloriole of the greatest thaumaturgist of all fourth dimension faded in Harry 's idea ... and was replaced by the image of a hooded figure, wand still pointed at the crumpled being and laughing triumphantly at his latest conquest. Behind him, the humble man with a argent mitt was trying knockout to intimidate his binge from
falling on his pale cheeks.
'' DUMBLEDORE ! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO ! ! ! ! '' Harry snapped away from his stupor.
'' What 's unseasonable, Harry ? '' asked Luna, looking mystified at his outburst.
'' Dumbled -- -- '' They both felt the walls vibrate vigorously. Remembering the schoolmaster 's last countersign, Harry grabbed Luna 's hired hand and ran to the room of prerequisite where they found masses nervously drawing out their wands. Some were crying hysterically, imagining the worst.
'' Professor Moody ! '' shouted Harry when he found the man heading towards the room access. From his worried verbalism, Harry could tell that he already had an idea as to what had happened.
'' Potter, is he -- - ? '' Harry nodded. Helen Wills Moody visibly paled and slowly, he saw bust running down his disfigured look. Professor McGonagall rushed to their side and saw their check face. She looked questioningly from Professor Helen Wills to Harry.
'' Dumbledore 's gone. Voldemort killed him. '' said Harry, putting up a brave front so that the former 's would not suffer hope.
'' D-dumbledore is g-gone ... ''
Harry watched as the most strict professor crumble to the background in desperation. Moody was still crying silently, very unbecoming of a dark champion backstop like him. The teachers from other schoolhouse had also hidden their faces from view. The professor he thought were the image of military capability of the whole school were falling into opus right before the eyes of everyone present in the room.
He scanned the room and saw the oppress faces of the others, showing signs of acceptation of defeat even before they joined the war. Were they just waiting for Dumbledore to save them all ? And now that he was gone, were they thinking that the night Divine 's takeover was finally discharge ? 'It 's a salutary thing, no one else knew about the divination yet .'he thought furiously.
'' Are we all going to die now ? '' squeaked one small voice in fright.
Harry stared hard at all occupants in the room before replying angrily, `` YES ... .WE ARE ALL GOING TO DIE BECAUSE MOST OF YOU refuse TO FIGHT FOR YOUR LIFE. HOW DARE YOU PUT ALL YOUR HOPE IN ONE MAN ! HOW dare YOU SEEK COMFORT here WHILE THE OTHERS ARE PUTTING THEIR LIVES IN danger TO livelihood YOU ALL condom ! ``
Everyone stopped moping to listen to the untested man fuming with madness at the sight of their weakness.
'' A FEW hebdomad AGO, OUR DEFENSE GROUP ROAMED AROUND THIS ROOM TO SEE IF ANYONE ELSE WAS CARED sufficiency TO TRAIN BUT WERE WE SUCCESSFUL ? NO ! virtually JUST LAUGHED AT OUR effort AND SOME BLATANTLY RIDICULED US ! NOW, YOU William Tell ME WHOSE fault IT IS IF THE PATHETIC dark LORD SUCCEEDED ... ''
The looker-on noticed the prosperous glow that seemed to exhale from the young man as he spoke and backed away nervously.
'' NOW IS NOT THE clock time FOR bereavement NOR IS THIS THE prison term TO CONCEDE ! WE ALL HAVE TO conflict IF WE STILL CONSIDER THIS OUR HOME. '' He paused for a while and continued in a placid but determined interpreter, `` From now on, we wo n't hide anymore. We shall all train for battle. If the enemies come, we will fight them with all our heart. They thrive on our fears and weaknesses but they recoil from bravery and affection. We can win this war if only we 'll unite and if you 're not set for that, then I suggest you leave ... .this world is not for you ... ''
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Chapter 16 - `` It 's our turn now ... ''

Ashamed at his earlier display of vulnerability, Alastor Moody immediately summoned all remaining ordination members for an pinch merging as Harry requested. Also present were professors from other schooling present within the room and all the DA members except for Ginny and Cho who had n't been found by Dobby yet. House-elves'representative were also invited.

Before they started the conference, all of them raised their wands to remodel the fallen Mary Augusta Arnold Ward. It was not as inviolable as the previous barriers but it would hold off the enemies until they 're all ready for battle. As expected, Severus Snape was the first to react.

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

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

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

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

'' Seeing the futility of relying on the Daily vaticinator for the news, the DA decided to use the caviller to scatter info that the war is not finished yet and that we could all do something to finally end it, with us as the winning side. ``

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

'' We know ... that 's why we are going to request the house-elves to do that for us. They can go yesteryear any anti-apparition barriers and are hardly noticed by most wizards. They can deliver the papers, decent Dobby ? '' said Hermione confidently.

'' Yes, of line, young Miss Granger. The house-elves are always willing to facilitate the reason. '' replied Dobby excitedly while the other house-elves nodded their heads vigorously in agreement.

'' Now, the surgery is dewy-eyed. We shall gather volunteer writers from this grouping and finish all the article here. The house-elves will be the ones responsible for the facts of life and distribution of the papers so it would n't be that hard. '' said Harry. `` Those who wish to write the article can confab with Luna and Hermione after the meeting. ``

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

One by one, all the Order members who was away on a missionary station, informed them of their procession. various giants already joined Voldemort but some agreed to help them if they can promise to kick in them a parcel of land in which they can dwell in peacefully after the war. The lycanthrope were still undecided due to the old Minister 's obvious contempt of their breed but they did not want Voldemort to rule them either. The goblin would join them if and only if Ludo bagman would pay them the measure he owed them and that their share of the winnings of the Gringotts depository financial institution would be raised to twenty per centum as opposed to their stream ten percent share which they considered improportional to the sum of study they were putting on the job. The vampires were hopeless for they believe they would benefit more if they choose Voldemort 's side of meat and there was no signboard of the dementors yet after they left Azkaban.

Harry was carefully considering the demand of the giant star and goblin. And he was thinking that the werewolves can be swayed if they can eliminate their suspicion in the Ministry of deception. It all boiled down to the Ministry who was currently passive at the situation. `` Who 's running the ministry now ? '' he asked the ministry functionary there.

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

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

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

'' Is that all ? So, Mr. Weasley you can be the new pastor now and talk to the voice of the giants, goblins and werewolves. Give them what they want ... it 's not so much anyway compared to what they 're going to do for us. Hagrid, flyer and Lupin will help you with it. Kingsley can take explosive charge of organizing the intelligence service mesh alongside with Tonks and Snape, much as I hate him. By the way Snape, Voldemort already knows you 're a spy so better stay out of his way for a while. '' Snape looked alarmed at this news.

'' As for the Dementors, the DA will take caution of them. We just need information regarding their gift location. All professor in this room will take charge of teaching charm and Defense Department Against the Dark Arts except for prof Dwight Lyman Moody who would be in charge of giving Auror breeding to all the DA members. '' continued Harry.

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

'' I 'm fed up with adult giving me orders which entails null but wait around for something to happen ... I ca n't waitress anymore ... for every minute that I wait, someone is being tortured ... individual is being killed ... someone 's life is being destroyed. It 's about clock time we take some action ... It 's our round now. '' replied Harry calmly, earning the esteem of all the star present.

The next few 24-hour interval were highlighted with education going on every corner of the elbow room of essential. The dueling lodge was restored once again to help the students prepare for battle. petunia was getting her private training from none early than Professor McGonagall herself who had taken quite a liking to her. The Auror training was also going on very well ... .within a workweek, Harry was able to dominate wandless magic and a few DA members namely, Hermione, Ron, Luna and Neville were capable to do it quite well although they still prefer to use sceptre because wandless magic was very exhausting.

But nothing surprised them more than the response of the whole wizarding community when they released the number 1 edition of the Johnny Reb Quibbler. Dobby and several house-elves appeared before the DA members after a very tiring session with prof Dwight Lyman Moody, each of them carrying a handful of letters which was all addressed to the Quibbler. Hermione excitedly grabbed one letter and read it in front of everyone.

lamb editor in chief,

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

Keep up the trade good work !

Melissa nemesis

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

love editor,

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

Whereas before we were already losing hope, now we have found bravery again due to your efforts. We sincerely hope that through this composition, you can reach out Sir Thomas More the great unwashed to help the reason. I was one of those badly injured during the first gear war so I ca n't be of very much help in the concluding battle but rest assured that I will always be at the adept incline and continue to give you my whole-hearted support.

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

Thank you again and to a greater extent major power !

Louisa Alstrong

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

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

Harry took the missive from his outstretched hand and learn the letter.

Dear Harry,

I 'm really sorry for my flare-up. I know I have acted very childishly. Dobby gave me a copy of the Quibbler and I must admit that I 'm very impressed with what you guys have done lately. And I 'm quite ashamed for acting so irresponsibly in this hard clip. While in concealment, I came to damage with the fact that you and I are really not entail for each other. Maybe I 'm just green-eyed at seeing you so felicitous with her because I know you had not been like that with me.

Please forgive me ... and if the DA will agree to it, I wish to pass and help you fight. My parents are not that felicitous with my determination but I know that this is something that I must do. delight send me a varsity letter soon if you all want me to return.

Again, I 'm sorry.

Cho

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

'' What does she want ?'asked Hermione.

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

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

'' wellspring, Dobby, tell her that we want her dorsum as soon as potential. We need all the assistant that we can get. '' said Harry with a smile as he walked over to Luna.

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

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

'' As I 've said before ... .It 's our routine now. '' replied Harry, implying a totally unlike significance to his quarrel as he gave her another dense candy kiss that erased all the dubiousness from her mind.
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Chapter 17 - The Wizard intelligence activity network

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

'' He deserved that position to a greater extent than anyone and I really believe he would be very good at it. '' replied Harry earnestly, looking very threadbare but pleased that his best friend and the twins were not moping anymore about what happened to Ginny. Perhaps they had been so take over to know that she was still alert that they did n't care anymore if she switched sides. Harry was still not well-to-do with it though and was secretly hoping that Ginny would occur to her senses before it was too late.

Dumbledore was another matter. His death came as a nasty shock absorber but it also served as a catalyst for Harry. Much as he wanted his mentor to be with him in the final exam battle, he knew that he could not dwell on this remorseful thought. He was thrown in a devious engagement of quick conclusion and fast activeness. He had to set ... .acceptance was the key. Dumbledore died a valorous man and he unspoilt puddle sure that his ritual killing would not be in vain.

The past tense few weeks had been very heavy for them, what with all of the extra preparation, meetings and former thing that they had to reach. It was a wonder that they could still feature the sumptuousness of eating together and chatting during repast times. But it was all worth it. All the physical pain sensation, gruelling mind practice, and respective sleepless night were all worth it. They would get their world back.

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

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

Hermione was about to say something when the room access opened revealing a triumphant Lee and a highly embarrassed Cho. Cho stole an discerning look at Luna before she cautiously approached the table, a footling spooky about the others'reaction even if Lee already assured her that everything was alright.

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

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

'' Yes, it 's okay, Cho. Do n't worry and besides, we need you to help Hermione with the mightiness resurgence potion or have you forgotten about that ? '' said Harry, motioning the new arrivals to have a sit.

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

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

'' My, my ! A piddling warfreak, are we ? Would you still be excited if I tell you we need to get preceding Aragog and his minor to do that ? '' inquired Harry, salamander faced as he stared at his acquaintance 's dismay reflexion. Seamus and the Gemini could not suppress their reactions though. Soon, all those who had heard their little escapade in the forest during their irregular year were roaring with laughter.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The two boys continued tickling each early, very much aware about what their protagonist were doing and clearly enjoying it. The table was filled with shouts of `` Go, Ron ! '' and `` Get him, Harry ! '' and some of the bookman from former schools came nearer to watch. professor McGonagall went to the Ministry with prof Dwight Lyman Moody so no one was there to reprimand them.

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

'' I came here immediately after locating the highly dangerous dementors thinking that our oh-so-wonderful drawing card was itching to get a line the write up but what do I see -- - the arrogant little boy who fancied himself saviour of the wizarding public and his beloved sidekick manhandling each other and a yobo bunch of bloody Gryffindors egging them on. '' spat Snape furiously. `` If I had known, I would n't have wasted my precious meter on that mission. ``

Everyone stared shamefully at their foot as Snape spent almost an hour lecturing them on the seriousness of war and how all of them should do at such a tomb situation. It was Harry who recovered first.

'' It 's not a law-breaking to have fun for a spell, Snape. It keeps us sane but I guess you would n't interpret ... .so let 's hear your report. '' he said.

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

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

'' This is ludicrous ! I refuse to share my most top secret findings in presence of all this -- -- I do n't trust them ! You should, of all people, know the importance of privateness, Potter ! '' hissed Snape angrily at Harry. How daring he do this to him !

'' You, of all mass, should get laid the importance of not having too many arcanum, Snape. '' Harry paused, struggling to put the image of Canicula out of his mind. `` It inspires distrust and a feel of inferiority. We are all fighting a war. We are all rival here. '' Then he whispered in an undertone. `` But of course, I took some precaution. I 'm not that stupid, you know. I had Hermione put a hex on the application papers. Trust me, if anyone was stupid enough to betray us, that person would pay dearly for his or her mistake. ``

Snape calmed down a bit after hearing that. `` I sincerely hope you wo n't repent this, Potter. I still think the estimate is stupid. '' Harry merely shrugged his shoulder at that. `` Well, as you know, the dementors have been very quiet since the breakout from Azkaban. It 's very golden that I stumbled upon a group of stupid death-eaters who did n't agnise me. ``

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

'' Maybe you would like to fetch up the paper, Miss-know-it-all husbandman ? '' Hermione muttered a hasty apology. Snape continued. `` With a few carefully placed questions, I was able-bodied to discern that the dementors are being held enwrapped by none other than Voldemort himself in an empty wizarding village -- - probably to starve so that when let out, they can work more havoc to the whole wizard community. '' Very audible gasp were heard around the way. `` The only problem is they did not ingest any theme where the village is ... but according to them, it 's the Saami village that the dementors demolished forty year ago. '' Snape concluded his write up, looking sheepish for not being capable to discover the most crucial detail.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Snape nodded and left instantly as if he could not tolerate being in the same room as Harry longer than necessary. When he left, Harry immediately called his aunt and discreetly ordered the DA members to follow him to the training room. Letting everybody in the way hear the report is one matter but letting them know their plan was an entirely unlike thing.

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

'' The village is called Crigod 's Commune. The most muscular and properly wiz lived there and cypher had an inclination to go to the grim incline. I made a map to make it light for you. '' said auntie petunia, spreading out a boastfully map for everyone to see. She pointed her finger at a rather large domain on the sheepskin. `` This is the place and this is the gate -- the only if entrance to the settlement. You may get into it only if you had a resident with you. ``

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

'' Because a resident was captured and Voldemort placed him on imperius curse to lead the dementors to the place. ``

'' Crigod ... ..hey, that 's a struggle Godric ! '' exclaimed Luna. Hermione eyed her with interest. `` Godric Gryffindor must have owned that place. It is even possible that nearly of the occupant there are related to him. ``

'' You 're really not as far out as you seem, Luna. '' said Hermione, giving her a genuine smile. `` I think we 're on the right hand runway, then. The wizards from that Village would be able to help us turn the tide to our favour. ``

'' Harry, according to my grandma, the one who could ruin the king of dementors would automatically be their next leader. '' said Cho, gladiolus that she was able-bodied to discover it.

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

'' Aunt Petunia, do n't forget to grip the galleon tightly if you find someone wary lurking around the area, okay ? '' said Harry to his aunt who was nervously placing the galleon in one of her pockets. She nodded in agreement. Her husband was still sulking in their room but Dudley went out to wish her mother circumstances. These past few Clarence Shepard Day Jr., Harry noticed a flimsy change in his cousin 's common demeanor but he could not place it yet. Something was clearly bothering him. `` I 'll talk to him later. '' he thought.

Luna performed the disillusionment magical spell on auntie Petunia and herself. Everyone mimicked her natural process and silently walked out of the Room of prerequisite so as not to pull in attention from the others. Professor Helen Wills and Professor McGonagall wanted to join them but Harry politely refused stating that they were needed more in the castle in case the death- feeder arrive unexpectedly. Moody gruffly conceded but only after creating respective portkeys for them to use in eccentric things got too much for them.

The DA penis decided to run the plan right after the meeting. They could all conjure a mightily patronus spell and there was no motivation to look any longsighted. They already had weeks of preparation for that and they knew it would be more beneficial for them to attack the dementors while the sun was still up.

auntie Petunia anxiously steered the mathematical group to a broken telephone booth in muggle London. She quickly dialled one-nine-six-eight and spoke in a clear vox. `` Petunia Herbert McLean Evans to go home to Crigod 's Commune with 20 eight Pres Young friends. ``

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

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

'' Very well. '' said the operator. respective badges came out of the part of the phone where change were usually discharged. Aunt genus Petunia got the first one bearing her public figure and distributed the remaining badges labeled friend # 1, acquaintance # 2 and so forth to the others. `` Pin the badges on your cloaks and think of Crigod 's Commune. Hold each other tight and at the counting of five, all of you shall be transported to the village. Good luck ! '' the wheeler dealer instructed. They followed the pedagogy carefully.

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

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

'' Not quite .... '' Aunt petunia uttered a few row that sounded like `` Crigod, standing before you is the first-class honours degree child of the Herbert McLean Evans clan returning. Please let us in. '' and a magnificent door engraved with `` Crigod 's Commune '' magically appeared before them. gold and silver metals intertwined to form a very complex design of a aureate king of beasts swallowing a hideously huge snake. They all gaped at the howling imagination before them. Even Petunia seemed overwhelmed by its splendor. But their awe was quickly replaced with disgust as they spotted the three cloaked fig hastily drawing out their wands.

'' There 's an interference in the wards. Quick, search the region ! '' they heard one marvellous death-eater commanded the one close to them.

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

'' Oh, so the magniloquent one 's Antolin Dolohov ! leave of absence him to me. I believe we have some unfinished business. '' whispered Hermione urgently to Harry as she heard the epithet of the one responsible for the various calendar month of agony she was forced to endure in the hospital backstage go school year. Harry said nothing.

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

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

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

Hermione was about to perform the same slashing motion that Dolohov used on her when she felt a firm hired hand hold tight her wrist.

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

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

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

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

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

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

'' I can smell the stench of a mudblood and blood line double-crosser anywhere ! '' spat the one called Dolohov maliciously, wrinkling his olfactory organ in disgust as if he was smelling something foul. Several members had to keep their temper in substantiation to prevent them from attacking the now helpless foeman. Ignoring the taunt, Harry continued the interrogation.

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

'' We do n't roll in the hay. We 've been here for two months already and the iniquity lord has not yet communicated with us. Our only mission is to ascertain that the dementors wo n't be able-bodied to bunk until it 's metre. '' The death-eater is obviously in pain for trying to stop himself from talking but the potion is too strong for him.

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

'' N-next full-of-the-moon moon. Our Jehovah would attack the lycanthrope and the dementors would help him drive the animate being to keep abreast his statement. ``

'' Oh ! So it 's another splendid programme to pressure the werewolves into supporting his evil mission. Anything else ? Does your stupid lord have any former contiguous program to stamp down the wizarding world ? '' prodded Harry.

'' Do n't scream him stupe ! He 's the most brawny whizz alive ! Even the pathetic ceramicist boy wo n't be able to stop him ! '' exclaimed Dolohov.

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

'' A with child number of death-eaters are going to assault the ministry tomorrow aurora. '' said another death-eater, ineffectual to contain himself.

The DA penis looked implicated at that news program but Harry just looked unperturbed. `` Are there any early plans ? '' All the death-eaters shook their heads.

'' Do you recognize what happened to jackass Lovegood ? '' ventured Luna, hoping to find something about his founder 's predicament.

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

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

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

'' EXPECTO PATRONUM ! '' shouted Harry and an tremendous hart proudly galloped around the place. True to Dumbledore 's warning, the disillusionment magic spell did not fool the dementors at all. The group had not even walked a dozen stair when they were viciously attacked by the cloaked figures. `` REMOVE THE DISILLUSIONMENT CHARM NOW ! '' All became seeable at once.

'' EXPECTO PATRONUM ! '' a shining atomic number 47 otter erupted from Hermione 's wand.

'' Harry ! Go find the big businessman immediately ! '' shouted Luna. `` Do n't interest about us ! ``

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

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

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

Harry looked around and saw several silver patronus of different shapes and sizes charge on the famished dementors. The patroni were substantial but the dementors were so hungry to let them get in the way of their nutrient. Several of their appendage had already fainted and he knew that things would really get nasty if he did not find the Martin Luther King Jr. soon. He shot several patronus around him before he saw the tallest and most right dementor he ever encountered.

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

'' Go, Lily ! You have to escape now ! '' his founder 's upset vox rang alarmingly in his brain. Harry gradually felt himself weakening despite his awful effort to stay conscious.

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

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

'' NOOOOOO ! ! ! ! I wo n't let your minions suck their mortal ! EXPECTO PATRONUM ! '' Again, the silver stag just bounced off the Billie Jean King that was currently gliding his way. He was having some serious dubiety now if he was really the chosen one. But he better be the ONE or he would just have led his champion to their misdirection -- - all for nothing. Dumbledore 's shoemaker's last news echoed on his capitulum ... Have faith in yourself and your friend ... Harry 's intellect was then flooded with computer memory of his parents'forfeiture ... his meeting with the basilisk ... his spectacular escape from the memorial park where Cedric was murdered cold-bloodedly ... Dog Star'untimely demise ... all the effort on his aliveness and finally, the vaticination ... then the realization hit him. `` I 'M THE ONE ! '' a sudden salvo of confidence filled his heart and soon an image of Luna kissing him passionately lingered in his mind.

'' EXPECTO PATRONUM ! '' The most enormous patronus he ever conjured erupted from his verge and expertly stopped the queen from drawing finisher. In fact, it was temporarily paralyzed. He seized this chance and pointed his wand to the atomic number 47 stag. `` PATRONO HALKUM ! '' The stag immediately swooped on the immobile Billie Jean King of dementors and started to absorb its soul.

The former dementors stopped attacking the pupil at once and glided to where Harry was in an attempt to avail their drawing card. But they were too deep .... Demeter was now crumpled on the base, defeated. The witting DA extremity came stuffy to watch in amazement as the most feared dementor slowly transformed into an ordinary one. All the dementors, including the former king, glided around and formed a large number shaping in front of a very lost Harry.

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

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

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

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

Harry quickly addressed the dementors. `` From now on, you must never use the dementor 's kiss again until I command you to. Voldemort will control you to attack the werewolves on the next to the full moon and you will dutifully follow his orders but never suck the someone of any one ... not even werewolves. You can fee on their fears but do n't overdo it. Pretend that aught out of the ordinary had happened here. nigh of all, let Voldemort believe that you are still on his side. When he asks for Demeter, tell him the Riley B King died of hunger. Do you understand ? '' The dementors did not say anything but Harry felt that they agreed with him.

The group headed to the education room after fighting an intense desire to explore the glorious place. Five of them were unconscious mind and a phone number were still a fiddling dizzy but nada that a small firearm of chocolate wo n't heal. Aunt Petunia 's tear-stained nerve accompanied with trembling shoulder joint did not help oneself either. Professor Dwight Lyman Moody almost dropped the flaskful he was holding when he noticed them arrive with five bodies floating beside them. prof McGonagall let out a understood scream and Madam Pomphrey quickly handed each of them a umber bar. Behind them was a terror- stricken Dudley, clutching his mouth as if he was about to chuck. Apparently, they were all thinking the worst.

'' Hey, have you no religious belief in us at all ? '' asked Fred, pretending to look harm but was finding it difficult to intimidate his amusement at their reactions.

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

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

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

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

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

'' Fortunately, yes. '' said Hermione casually as if fighting a large number of dementors was an everyday occurrence but her jubilant grammatical construction stated otherwise.

'' fountainhead, I better go back to the ministry now so they can cannonball along the unconscious process of locating the residents of ... what 's the public figure of the space again ? ``

'' Crigod Commune. Falco columbarius ! I just remembered you have to warn them too ! ... Death-eaters will assault the ministry tomorrow morn ! '' exclaimed Ron, thinking of his father immediately.

Professor Moody quickly disapparated after hearing the news.

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

'' Maybe ... .or maybe not ... Let 's see. Helen Newington Wills has one of our galleons. I trust that he wo n't be too proud to scream for assist if the need arises. For now, we better take a rest. We ca n't push anybody at this state. '' said Harry, pretending to repress a yawn but his tight cargo deck on Luna did not go unnoticed by the others'alert stares.

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

'' Cut it out, Fred ! '' said Harry, his boldness turning crimson in overplus. But the DA penis did not hear to his plea. The room was soon filled with hums to the melody of `` Weasley is our king '' but with a suspiciously loud snort when they reach the part of `` Weasley ''.
generator 'S tone : I apologize for the delay but since I do n't have much internet admittance nowadays, it would be very hard for me to update ... .but do n't you worry adjacent time I update, I would add three chapters. I have already finished the abstract and am just working on the actual wordings. I do n't know how you would react at the ending but it would be chill to determine out : - ) and of course a sequel will be in decree ... .Thank you for all those who reviewed and to some, I have added a scuttlebutt ... .you may read the reviews piece for those ... thanks again !

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

Despite the DA penis'exhaustion, sleep did not have its common appeal especially the Weasleys who were quite agitated about the upcoming attack on the ministry. They reluctantly took routine taking a nap while the others impatiently waited for news. The next morning proved more nerve-wracking for everyone. They all ate breakfast as if it was just another unpleasant job that they must complete.

Ron was currently pacing the room back and forth, running his deal through his haircloth making it more dishevelled than it already was. Hermione was trying to pacify Ron 's anxiety by hitting him with the cheering Charm but it had no last issue. The twins were dealing with their tension by enticing some unsuspecting students from other schools into eating their Ton-Tongue toffee, sneaker cream, and Puking Pastilles much to Hermione 's obvious annoyance.

Cho was not doing any better, knowing her female parent was also working at the ministry. She kept chewing on her depress lip until they bled. Even the Creevey brothers were uncharacteristically silent as they developed some more pictures for the future edition of the Quibbler. They were usually a talkative pair who did not appear to run out of irritating questions.

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

'' You know, I do n't mean prof Moody would dare anticipate for avail ... '' said Luna silently while leafing through an antediluvian magical spell book.

'' And why is that ? '' asked Hermione. Ron stopped pacing for a spell to take heed to Luna 's reply.

'' I 'm not sure but I think prof Moody might detect it embarrassing on the orderliness 's share to ask for help from kids like us ... Besides, he might think that it would be too dangerous for us ... '' said Luna, casually flipping her hair that accidentally fell on her face.

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

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

'' Hmm ... .I do n't call back all of us should go ... '' The DA members glared at Harry. `` ... at once. Only a select few should go there now then the next batch will follow if necessary. '' he continued.

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

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

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

Neville and Hermione smiled too as they remember their musical mode of transportation system the last sentence they went to the ministry. Sure, they could all see thestrals now, but it did not make it more well-to-do for everyone to rag those magical puppet who had an kinship for figure and blood. It was a footling creepy to say the least !

Harry and Luna were currently surveying the surroundings .... Nothing was amiss ... .everything seemed rule. Maybe the death-eaters decided to forego their plans ... .maybe they thought it would be quite gooselike to assault the ministry that was overflowing with aurors not to cite several more competent wizards ... .or maybe ... ..

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

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

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

'' berth EVERYONE ! ! ! ! ! ! ``

'' INFORM THE minister of religion ! ! ! ! ``

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

'' I do n't know ... '' replied Harry, motioning for the others to hide under the board. They were disillusioned but a little more caution wo n't hurt. `` Let 's observe for a while. ``

Dark hooded design slowly advanced towards the crowd of ministry official unable to project piece as they witnessed the flesh casually throw cruciatus curse left and in good order. Each was frozen on the spot as one of the menacing soma addressed their audience.

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

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

The speaker merely chuckled at the employee 's try before casting the killing curse on him. `` I abhor nuisances. Where 's the minister ? ``

The give DA members stared in electrical shock at the young employee who was cold- bloodedly murdered by the death-eater. `` Come on, where are the Order phallus ? '' thought Harry. Ron was itching to take a crack at the enemy but the respite prevented him from doing so.

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

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

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

'' Ahh, Arthur, so dainty to see you again. If you would kindly step down from your placement and hand it over to the dark Lord .... '' the verbaliser pointed his wand to the dead employee. `` .... you would not want to run into the Lapp lot, would you ? Perhaps we can pop the question you piles of atomic number 79 and a number of yummy women in central for your cooperation .... I am certainly you would bask 'playing'with them more than you do with your portly wife. What do you think ? ``

Mr. Weasley was fuming with rage, his font now the Lapplander shade as his hairsbreadth. He pointed his wand at the speaker and spoke clearly for everyone to listen. `` Lucius, I love my wife and I do n't think any sum of money of gold can buy the happiness I feel with my family and knowing that I am doing the good thing. recount your master that I would never renounce my side to someone like him. I am not like Cornelius Fudge whom you could easily cook given the proper motivator. I work for the unwashed trade good. ``

'' I 'm afraid you 'd make water it difficult. pity, you could have benefitted more from my proposal ... but you lost your prospect. Aveda -- -- - '' Lucius was suddenly thrown off balance by a variety of spells sent by no other than the five DA appendage who could not stand the situation anymore. But they were surprised when a small hooded figure ran in forepart of Mr. Weasley in an attempt to protect him.

'' NOOOOOOOOO ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! NOT MY FATHER ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! '' shouted the lowly hooded physical body. The DA members stared at one another in surprise ... .Ginny ? A dissatisfied death-eater sent a cover curse word at her followed by a cruciatus curse. The image collapsed on the level, with her exhaust hood falling off her face. It was Ginny !

Ron quickly rushed to his babe 's incline and carried her to an unoccupied way, not leaving her side.

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

'' Moody ! What took you so long ? '' The DA members who positioned themselves close to the minister, heard him vociferation at the new comer -- - Mad-Eye Moody, molly, Lupin, measure and respective more whom they did not recognize. Knowing that Moody would be able to see through their disillusionment charm, they quickly retreated to the far end of the room before he could point out them.

'' traffic ! '' growled Moody which caused several eyebrows to raise in disbelief.

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

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

'' INFERNUS GALACTICUS ! '' shouted another. Harry and his friends watched in astonishment as the person formed a glob of fire in his hired man and hurled it forcefully to the turgid group of death-eaters in the building.

'' Cool ! '' exclaimed Neville.

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

'' Moody ! There are too many enemies ... .call thrower 's group now ! '' shouted Mr. Weasley again as he saw more death-eaters get in at the ministry.

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

The DA extremity looked meaningfully at each former at that.

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

'' No, Arthur ! mollie is right. We ca n't put their animation in danger. '' argued Moody while sending a powerful pinkeye expletive at a nearby enemy.

The DA appendage continued to crusade but the increasing telephone number of death-eaters are proving to be too practically for them. Harry and the others immediately tightened their grips on the galleon to signal the others to come as soon as possible. Dwight Lyman Moody, noticing the burning flavour in his pocket, quickly took out the galleon and was shocked to find the words `` assist ! Ministry ! '' flashing before his eyes. He scanned the room until his eyes fell on the five Loretta Young disillusioned figures fighting death-eaters at the far corner of the room.

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

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

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

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

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

Harry agreed although still fuming about the grownup 's inconsistencies ... He noticed they did not experience qualm about letting them face the dementors. Anyway, Moody was right ... this was not the clip for arguments ... He reverted his attending to the death-eaters who were now slowly realizing that maybe they had taken more than they could manducate. He noticed that some did not even seem that ruthless in fight, not really experts in manuevers and tactics - one reward that DA fellow member had due to the countless training. Was it potential that they were fighting adolescent like themselves ? Harry shuddered at the thought.

'' SERPENSORTIA ! ``

The whole group was distracted by the sudden show of snakes in the country. The death-eaters laughed mockingly at the terror-stricken ministry employees as they conjured more snakes from their wands. Several aurors and order extremity attempted to vanish the snakes using fire and vanishing piece but the Snake River kept on coming courtesy of the death-eaters who seemed to think that they had everything under control now.

Harry hastily removed the disillusionment charm and slowly approached the Hydra. `` Cover me. '' he informed his friends and the Order members.

'' razzing ... ... ... bird ... ... .... '' ( Please do n't attack us ... we 're good citizenry .... ) Harry spoke to the snakes.

'' Hissss ... ... ... ... hisss ... ... .... '' ( We do n't want to assault anyone ... It 's just that they ordered us to ... ) replied the snakes.

'' raspberry ... ... ..hisssssssssss '' ( I think we 're linked somehow because I have the talent to speak with you. Please trust me. Do n't harm me and my friends. Why do n't you snipe the deatheaters ? They were the 1 who disturbed your peace of mind. )

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

'' Did n't your master inform you that I 'm a parseltongue ? '' It was Harry 's spell to bemock the enemies now.

'' EXPELLIARMUS ! '' Harry, Luna, Hermione, Neville and the other DA members who had now arrived shouted in unison, taking advantage of their temporary windlessness. Several sceptre immediately flew to their hands rendering the other death-eaters useless.

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

Moody and the former aurors quickly performed a magical spell standardized to the one Dumbledore used to attach the death-eaters. They had apprehended at to the lowest degree 50 of them. Lucius, seething with anger, ordered the remaining hooded figures to flee. He gave Harry one disdainful glare before he declared, `` You will soon wish you had never been born .... '' With that said, Lucius disapparated to report to his master.
Chapter 20 - The profligate Daugher return ....

'' Church Father ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! It 's Ginny ! We need to help her ! '' Ron frantically shouted as the tautness in the building subsided.

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

'' Is s-she -- - ? '' The Weasley Twin asked nervously after seeing the unmoving body of their youngest sister.

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

'' Who did this to her ? '' demanded Bill as he, too, stared at the unconscious mind shape, botheration still clearly etched on her picket face.

'' Stunning spell and the cruciatus oath. A death-eater cursed her when she ran in social movement of Mr. Weasley. '' said Harry while wondering why Draco, the cunning and manipulative bastard she chose over them, did not do to her delivery. And to think he had been gullible enough to assume that he cared enough for Ginny to not let anybody harm her in any way !'I should receive brought her back when I had the prospect ...'

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

'' Come on, Molly, it 's okay. We just want to bring her to Madam Pomphrey. '' said Mr. Weasley, carrying their untried child carefully.

The emotions that engulfed the Room were very vivid and diverse as they all waited for Madam Pomphrey 's proclamation about Ginny 's status. Of form, the Weasleys were simply ecstatic about her being with them now no topic what she had done. They seemed to intend that her attempt to salve her father had been adequate retribution on her part and that signified that she was still not as corrupted as they had first thought.

Harry, Hermione and Neville were quite relieved although there were respective doubtfulness that nagged their minds. How come Ginny followed the social club to aggress the ministry when she knew full well what could possibly hap if her don refused ? Or did she experience ? What about Dragon ? How arrive there were more than young death-eaters than adult dark whizz in the attack ? Should n't there be Thomas More receive death-eaters there or were they not expecting such stiff immunity ?

The former DA appendage were also occupied with hypothesis of their own. Some seemed content about the positive turn of events but one was quite suspicious about the motif behind Ginny 's actions -- -- Luna. Something did not feel right and she always trusted her inherent aptitude. She gazed around the room, her os frontale furrowed as she contemplated on what SHE SAW happened and what might have REALLY happened. Her back talk curled in disgust as if she thought of something unpleasant.

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

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

Luna opened her mouth as if to say something but decided against it. `` zip. '' she said simply and closed her eyes to avoid Hermione 's questioning stare.

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

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

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

'' Mr. thrower, foregather me in the Training Room. We need to talk. '' said professor McGonagall sternly as she walked silently to the place. Harry followed. It was not a asking. It was a mastery and it made him slightly neural about what they were going to talk about.

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

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

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

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

'' No regard for the rules just like his chesty Church Father. '' Snape muttered under his breath.

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

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

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

Moody looked a bit ashamed but disgruntled at the Lapplander clock time and Snape pursed his lips, annoyed that Harry did not get the tongue-lashing he expected.

'' Relax, Harry. We did not get you here to discuss that. We 're here to sing about Crigod 's Commune residents. Severus had already discovered the name calling and placement of the persons involved. Unfortunately, convincing them would not be that easy even after lifting the memory magic spell. They had already been so habituate to muggle life that they might be loth to return. '' said prof Lupin.

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

Harry tried to hold back his disappointment at the news but found it a very wearisome job. So, that explains why they wore such grisly expressions. After everything, he imagined this would be the sluttish part. It never even crossed his mind that there might be former gene to consider ... like the involved soul'wariness to return to the life sentence they had already forgotten.

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

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

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

The others glanced at him nervously as he radiated a brawny nimbus that seemed to wire the room. Then, as quickly as it had come, the aura receded as Harry slumped to the cheeseparing professorship, exhausted. `` mulct ... .so we wait ... for how yearn ? '' he asked, resigned to the situation.

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

'' Alright, sorry for my effusion. It 's just that we were all excited about this ... the potion is set up and all ... we just needed the residents ... .It 's really disappoint to discover the news. '' said Harry, then he suddenly stood up as an estimation formed on his mind. `` Maybe you should work my auntie with you. She may be able to help you convince them since she 's one of them. ``

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

'' And I 'm sure you have decent sense on your head not to trust Lester Willis Young Ginny with this information yet. '' Snape continued but he spoke in such a low voice so that only Harry could hear him. Harry stared at him, puzzled at his finish remark but refrained from asking as Snape gave him a don't-ask-me- that-in-front-of-the-Weasleys look.

'' By the way, Harry, this is Malcolm, one of the new military recruit of the Holy Order. He wishes to teach your radical with the fireball technique if you wanted to. '' said measure for the first of all time, introducing the unknown visitant whom they all forgot was there as they discussed the Holocene epoch developments on the plan.

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

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

'' That 's still dandy ! hold here for a spell. I 'm just going to get the early members. ``

Harry excused him and excitedly left the room. The Order members, with the exception of Snape who usually gave an effect that smiling was a star sign of weakness, just smiled good-naturedly at the immature man bore to learn more. When Harry returned with the DA members, only Malcolm and Bill were there.

'' I reckon they do n't desire to be accidentally hit with the human dynamo curse by overeager educatee. '' said Bill, cautiously charming himself with a ardour repellant appeal and looking a little more upbeat now.

It turned out that Malcolm was a very efficient teacher. Soon they all learned the staple technique and some were already able-bodied to spring belittled fireballs on the palms of their deal. Ron, who had n't seen the actual fireball that Malcolm conjured at the ministry, was simply bowled over and block his former dilemma too.

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

'' cool ? Do n't you have in mind 'hot'? '' said Hermione as she held the fireball on her little palm and was getting a little bit affected by the heat.

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

'' Ouch, that must hurt ! it 's really not advisable to hold it for so long ... You have to hurtle it at the enemy as soon as you conjure it. That way, you wo n't find the heating plant a lot. '' he explained as he looked at Hermione 's blistered helping hand. Upon seeing her hand, the other members quickly hurled their fireballs on the lump and extinquished it with the water cannon spell.

By the end of the session, all DA member could perform the spell although some powerhouse were bighearted than the others but Malcolm assured them that with incessant recitation, their fireball would be powerful enough to topple down at to the lowest degree ten death-eaters at once.

'' You were great ! Not all first-timers could do that but I guess your previous grooming helped you to learn the spell fast. Let your blister heal first before you practice session again. ciao ! '' With that, he and Bill went out of the room and disappeared somewhere before they could lay off them.

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

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

'' I assume you already know what happened to young woman Weasley so I do n't hold to rarify. She will be fully recovered by tomorrow forenoon and I forbid all of you to barrage her with doubtfulness until she 's ready to talk about it. Do I make myself clear ? '' said professor McGonagall as she sliced a well done steak on her plate.

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

The chase day, Harry was jerked awake by a very forceful shove from one very charge up Ron.

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

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

'' Hey, I did n't mean -- -- what form of dream ? ``

'' Uhh ... Never judgement .... '' said Harry, turning his back on Ron and pretending to fix something to hide his red face.

'' A-ha ! That kind, huh ? '' said Ron, his eyes twinkling with mischief, the same look that the Gemini wore whenever they had thought of a particularly brilliant prank. `` I ca n't wait till I tell the others ... ''

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

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

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

'' still, it 's okay now. We 're here for you so never ever entertain the crazy musical theme think that we 'd desert you, okay ? '' said Hermione, embracing her tightly in a generous show of care and understanding. Ginny nodded mutely while she silently pleaded for the others'forgiveness.

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

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

'' Hey, hon, what 's ill-timed ? '' Luna was startled by his question.

'' Oh ! aught ... just thought process ... ''

'' About what ? ``

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

'' Hmm ... so you have incertitude about Ginny too ? Do n't occupy too much, screw. Everything will be alright. '' said Harry, enveloping her in his arm and planting a delicate kiss on her cheeks.

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

'' Why did you come in with them ? '' asked George IV, odd too.

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

'' You do n't possess to do that. I do n't want my father to lock my brother in Azkaban for killing individual. '' said Ginny, smiling slightly.

'If she was lying, then she 's putting up a very win over movement .'thought Luna as she surveyed her reaction .'... or maybe I was just being paranoid ...'

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

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

'' Out of the way now ... .give the poor young lady a faulting. '' brothel keeper Pomphrey ordering the visitors out, providing Harry with a perfect self-justification to let the cat out of the bag to his booster away from Ginny.

He immediately called all DA extremity, aside from Ginny, for a nimble meeting. He updated them on the condition of the Crigod 's resident. As expected, they were all defeated too but Harry alleviated their concern by pointing out that some things could not be rushed. The members reluctantly agreed as they could not reason with that fact. Harry took a deep breath before stating the final stage part of the agenda.

'' I know most of us had been champion with Ginny, some finisher than nigh and we 're all very beaming that she 's back. However, we must specify the info that we ploughshare with her. ``

'' What do you mean ? You do n't intrust my Sister ? '' exclaimed Ron indignantly. Fred, George and Neville looked a little miffed too. They thought Harry was ending to Ginny.

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

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

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

'' It 's not about planetary house, Fred. Harry 's right hand. We have to be careful. There 's cipher wrong with that, is there ? We 'll let her in on everything as soon as we think it 's secure. '' said Hermione calmly to penetrate the tensity but Ron and the twins only gave her vicious glare before agreeing against their will.

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

Chapter 21 - rachis to Crigod 's Commune

Two calendar week had passed but still no news about the resident physician of Crigod 's Commune. But Harry refused to allow himself to be the first to crack under the mounting despair. He had to put on a brave and hopeful posture in front end of the DA members who were now getting restless about the lack of news. Even the death-eaters were silent after the attack on the Ministry. It seemed that the program to set on the loup-garou'den was abolished or they would have heard about it by now. That was very fortunate on their part because if Voldemort noticed the peculiar behavior of the dementors, then he would surely find out that something was haywire. Harry assumed that maybe they were currently laying low and rethinking their plans to take over the wizarding world.

The only positive affair now was that Ginny seemed to be sincere in her natural process. By the end of the week, she had already been allowed to link the DA meetings and had even been requested to spell a few articles for the Johnny Reb quibbler. Her relationship with the others greatly improved too making them leave out her 'minor boo-boo'as the twin liked to put it. A discreet cough distracted Harry from his thinking. He turned around to see Dudley wringing his gigantic hands behind him, hesitating to go up him.

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

'' Err ... H-harry, I was wondering if you had any idea what mother was doing right now ... I mean, that horrible professor of yours fetched her one morning and she had not returned till then ... me and my Church Father are distressed already. '' said Dudley.

'' Oh, so Uncle Vernon is still awake ... I thought he already dropped dead from shock upon seeing so many magical beingness here. I have n't seen him for a yearn time. '' commented Harry, not really answering his first cousin 's head. His cousin gave him a reproachful look. `` Oops, sorry, bad joke. ``

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

'' I may or may not know but it 's her floor to tell not mine. '' said Harry casually. Seeing his full cousin 's nervous expression, he decided to expatiate more, `` Do n't worry, I 'm sure everything 's mulct. She 'll come back soon. ``

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

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

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

'' Dementors not dementoids, Dud. ``

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

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

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

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

'' Remember when I first went to Smeltings ? I had no Friend there aside from pier and we were not on the same section. The first few weeks had been so awful. I suffered some major bullying from the upperclassmen there and I had to endure it or else Dad would be so defeated in me. I did not complain to the headmistress either because the hooligan threatened me with more physical injuries. One Nox the teachers had a league. The bully got wear out of making a punching bag out of me ... and they decided to .... ''

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

'' What happened ? '' he gently encouraged him to go on, knowing that sharing the encumbrance would take him find better.

'' Since there are no young woman in our school, they d-decided to ... put out their umm-adolescent urges on me ... '' Harry exclaimed in disgust at that. What somebody on their right mind would think of doing that ? And they were still minors !

'' ... They violently removed my clothing b-but before they could do anything else, something weird happened ... I could n't explain it but it was as if a mysterious light had enveloped me. I shielded my eye from the blinding light and when I opened them, I saw the bullies lying on the soil, unconscious mind. I was so scare that I did n't even bother to get dressed. I just gathered my apparel and ran to my way to hide out. ``

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

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

Harry stared at his full cousin in shock. outset, his aunt now his cousin ? A wizard ? But surely, Dumbledore would take in known ... how come Dudley had never received a alphabetic character ? So many questions unanswered but instead he said, `` I appreciate your go Dud but you salutary talk to your mother first when she comes back. I 'm sure she can crystalize you on some of your problem. I 'll see what I can do about Uncle Vernon. ``

Dudley nodded and for the first metre, Harry felt that he had a really cousin.

'' MY LITTLE pumpkin vine ! '' Both Harry and Dudley were startled out of their learning ability upon hearing the unearthly cry of someone who had just arrived.

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

Upon seeing the happy reunion, Harry discreetly left the two. They had a lot to peach about and he did not need to interfere. He immediately scanned the room for Snape. If his aunt was here, then it meant that Snape was also around. He did not have to look strong. The smug expression of the professor was heavy to escape since he was obviously looking for him too.

'' Prepare your grouping, ceramicist. They are all at the Ministry right wing now waiting for our signal. '' said Snape without so practically as a good morning to him.

'' Are we going now ? ``

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

'' I am. '' said Harry.

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

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

'' waiting here. I 'll look for them first. '' he said.

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

Harry did not bother to waste sentence disagreeing with them. Instead, he whipped out the marauder 's Map that he always carry around in his cloak to place the missing fellow member. He was puzzled to let on that all three were standing just outside the Room of necessary. When Ron and Hermione peeked into the map, they too found it foreign. But nothing was strange than the scene they witnessed when they opened the room access. Cho and Luna were standing side of meat by side, both glaring and pointing their wands at the person in straw man of them. They could n't see the former person yet but they knew it was Ginny.

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

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

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

'' Ginny, what -- -- ''

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

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

'' disorder ! Go side with her then but do n't have a bun in the oven us to apologize ! '' screamed Cho too.

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

The DA penis were shocked to find so many people waiting for them outside the village. Helen Newington Wills, being his usual paranoiac ego, went over to them for final command while Petunia joined her premature neighbors.

'' How many enemies are inside ? ``

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

'' Alright, then. You go first, then the resident accompanied by Order members will follow at your sign. shuffling sure the dementors are out of the way. We do n't want them to finger skittish on their first day back. Are you certainly your chemical group can handle that ? '' asked Moody, eyeing him surreptitiously.

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

'' About fifty. Your aunty had quite a fanatical inflammation. She convinced nigh of them to go despite the peril. '' said Moody, his usual abrupt conduct replaced with a fugitive touch of admiration for the horse-faced woman who never failed to vex him before. Harry smiled slightly at seeing this, proud of his aunt too.

'' Are you finished with your treatment ? '' said Lupin, tapping Helen Wills Moody on his shoulder to entrance his attention.

'' Hello Lupin ! commodity to see you ! '' said Harry, glad at seeing the prof he came to regard as a friend.

'' Go now, boy. Do n't let me restrain you. '' said Moody after instructing Petunia to open the threshold for them.

Harry nodded and this time, he did not instruct the DA members to disenchant themselves. He was sure-footed that they could plow three foolish death-eaters even if they were completely visible.

'' Alright, guys, as soon as the doorway 's outdoors, run inside and stun every moving brute there. I 'll handle the dementors. '' intructed Harry to his members. He noticed the threshold appear. `` NOW ! ``

All members hurried interior and deafening war cry of `` Stupefy '' were heard echoing around the place. Harry ignored them all and purposely rushed to where the dementors'were to render the necessary bidding. Within a few minutes, DA had everything under control and Harry sent sparks on the sky to point that it was condom for the others to come inside. The residents were all on the verge of weeping as they stepped into the place they once called home ... the blank space that they now realized was still their plate. The fiat fellow member took their respective positions to fasten the position while they perform the ritual.

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

The occupant religiously followed his instruction while DA penis formed an outer lap to serve as the second gear line of Department of Defense in case enemies arrive and got past the parliamentary law members.

The power acquired From these magical existence Obtained through evil substance Be restored by the new tycoon

To subdue the power within Downfall of the shadow Lord near Let the Crigod 's shaver Reclaim the index denied

The chanting continued led by Hermione and Cho until the mogul revitalization Potion started to roil on its own willing. Harry looked at the two and they both nodded indicating that it was prison term for Harry to add the final ingredient.

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

'' PASSUS PATRONO HALKUM ! '' At Harry 's instruction, a rainbow of coloring material emanated from the stag and was gradually absorbed by the brewing potion. They all watched in fascination at the blanket array of colorful sparks dancing around the flatware cauldron reluctantly lent by Snape for this particular consequence. When the captivating show had subsided, Hermione and Cho quickly scooped the mixture into golden tea loving cup good manners of professor McGonagall while Harry, Luna, Ron and Neville passed the cupful to each of the residents with the careful instruction that they should not drink it yet.

Every resident held the halcyon tea cup with quivering hand, nervously awaiting their fate. Hermione, satisfied that everything was going according to design, ordered them all to land each of their fill out names clearly, initiatory names for hook up with cleaning woman of course, and their residence during the time of the onset before drinking the potion.

As soon as the potion was consumed, the house physician all collapsed on the ground. DA members looked at one another, horrified at seeing them downfall. What have they done ? Hermione and Cho frantically searched their tone for any computer address about side effects or something but there was none. former DA members took the occupant'pulse to see if their respiration was still normal but were aghast when they noticed that their heartbeat was erratic.

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

'' I do n't live. This was not supposed to hap. '' said Harry, also confused. He looked at Hermione and Cho to seek their assurance that it was only natural but their panicked manifestation alarmed him too. He saw Luna approach the two, apparently trying to tranquillize them down enough to find a solvent to the problem.

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

'' What happened here ? '' demanded Moody.

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

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

'' You were always away on a mission and we honestly thought that we could do it without your help. '' stated Harry, his centre not leaving the physical structure of the residents as if mentally unforced them to be alright.

Suddenly, they all heard a loud wreck from behind the door. All principal instantaneously turned to the direction of the sound with scepter at the ready only to be greeted with the unwelcome visual sense of form wearing thug to brood their horrid faces.
Chapter 22 - Facing Voldemort

The death-eaters sauntered to the early face of the grouping miraculously unscathed. As opposed to their usual tendency, they did not give the axe a unity curse to the wizards present ... .neither did the guild and DA fellow member. It was as if everyone was waiting for some signal of sorts before they start the battle. Even the trigger-happy Moody controlled his impulse to bedamn the repulsive faces behind the masquerade party. The two conflicting force stared at each other malevolently but no one dared make the first move. The secretiveness was deafening and the million-dollar inquiry was nagging everyone 's creative thinker -- - 'What 's going to happen now ?'

Harry secretly ordered the DA members to obturate the unconscious resident physician from the dark wizards'view. The silent struggle of mental capacity continued. several agonizing minutes had passed but still, nobody moved aside from the dementors that came out of their concealing when they sensed the arrival of someone not covered by their baron 's previous instruction. But they too seemed confused at the lack of bodily function that they dared not come near them.

The waiting continued until some decided to sit down and relax for a patch to conserve their strength. Just when everyone was bored enough to attempt to lie down, the gate magically opened once again to reveal the comer of the most vicious, most craft, virtually wickedness wizard of all fourth dimension -- -- LORD VOLDEMORT !

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

'' What do you want ? '' asked Harry, eyeing the nighttime nobleman carefully.

'' Patience ... .patience ... We 'll soon get to that. By the way, I would like to return you the pleasure of knowing that a numeral of my loyal handmaiden are on the way to the ministry and your hiding place. At my signal, the death- eaters would attack and the dementors would suck their soulfulness living you with no other allies. Fortunately, I have a more efficient spy than you do. '' The dark Divine cackled merrily, clearly elated at tormenting his audience.

'' You 're lying ! '' shouted Harry, knowing fully well that the dementors would not follow Voldemort 's orders. He could n't be for certain about the death-eaters but he did not think that they could sweep over the aurors at the ministry now that they had ample readying. His only worry now was the schoolhouse. Only a few competent magician were left there.

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

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

'' Be my servant and I will call off the attacks and let your friends here walk free. Their life sentence are in your hands, Potter. I advise you to choose wisely. '' Voldemort scanned the mathematical group again until his eyes fell on Luna. `` On second view, maybe I need to leave you sufficiency reason to abide by to my wishes. '' With a wave of his hired hand, Luna was suddenly disarmed and thrown forcefully to the horde of death-eaters waiting on his side.

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

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

The Order appendage lowered their wand furiously but one death-eater suddenly ran to Voldemort.

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

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

'' That was before she joined Potter. ``

'' Then I refuse to be your servant anymore ! '' shouted Jack Lovegood, quickly sending the killing oath on Voldemort but it did not have the anticipate effect. He stared horrified at his previous master who was now mocking his efforts.

'' You underestimated me. Now, you 'll pay for your gall. CRUCIO ! '' manual laborer immediately fell to the soil, writhing in pain.

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

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

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

'' NO ! YOU MISUNDERSTOOD ME. I 'M SURE MY FRIENDS WOULD FORGIVE ME FOR CHOOSING TO fight INSTEAD OF railroad siding WITH YOU DESPITE THE import ! '' yelled Harry as he threw another magical spell at Voldemort.

The conflict broke out immediately as if that was the signal they have all been waiting for. Moody threw curses left and correct like a mad man while lupin fought along side with him. Snape fought the enemies as if he had been wanting to do that for the retentive time and all the DA members put their breeding to good use.

'' BATTLE FORMATION ! '' shouted Ron at a group of DA member not covering the Crigod residents who were still unconscious. Hermione, Neville, Cho and Weasley twins all pointed their sceptre upwards as Ron started to shake off the spell they had practiced before.

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

'' ABSOLUTO PROTEGO ! '' the DA member hiding the Crigod residents casted the absolute shielding charm to deflect the condemnation sent their way.

'' AVEDA KEDAVRA ! '' one death-eater managed to cast the kill turn but missed its target.

'' IMPEDIMENTA ! ``

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

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

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

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

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

'' NOOOOO ! ! ! ! ! ! ! Father, DO N'T give ME ! PLEASE ! ! FATHER ! ! ! ! ! ! ! '' Luna 's loud screaming of grief and frustration echoed around the space and Harry 's heart and soul almost broke as he saw his lady friend tumble on the soil as if she lost all the will to live on. He quickly ran to her face to protect her from harm but Luna seemed oblivious to his actions.

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

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

The topsy-turvydom halted for a patch as they all waited for Harry 's decision with lick hint. Harry was seriously considering the situation. He could summon their verge back but how long would it take before Voldemort could dominate his loyal followers to kill them all. He knew his friends could do wandless magic too but still not that strong. Despite his former resolution, he honestly did not want his friends to suffer on his behalf. Maybe agreeing with Voldemort now would sacrifice them Thomas More time ....

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

'' I - I -- -- ''

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

Everyone turned around to see where the dauntless voice came from. It was Harry 's auntie and she was glowing with the same powerful halo that Harry emanated when he was really angry. Other Crigod occupier followed, flexing their hands as if they were just getting used to their newfound strength. They all watched in awe as Petunia and her friends effortlessly used wandless magic to arm their confrere once more.

Voldemort 's oculus widened at the enormous video display of power. He was not expecting this and judging from the bedaze expression of his minions, they were not set for this either.

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

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

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

Harry noticed that the Order member and Crigod occupant became immediately queasy upon seeing the battalion of dementors ready to attack at Voldemort 's command. Only the DA phallus seemed unconcerned.

Voldemort laughed evilly once More. `` Let us see how well you could stop them all with your misfortunate Patronus spell. '' He clicked his finger once more and ordered the dementors to attack.

nada happened.

Voldemort commanded them once more. Again, nothing happened.

The Holy Order extremity and Crigod resident were puzzled by the unusual behavior of the dementors. The death-eaters seemed befuddle as well.

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

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

'' Why is that ? ``

'' Because you are not their leader. ``

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

'' Watch me ! '' said Harry venomously as he ordered the dementors to capture the death-eaters but to leave the dark Divine to him.

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

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

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

'' AVEDA KEDAVRA ! ``

'' EXPELLIARMUS ! ``

Like what happened on Voldemort 's spiritual rebirth, the jet of dark-green light from Voldemort 's wand met the red spark that blasted from Harry 's in midair. Then both of their wand vibrated vigorously until a bright, deep gold beam connected their sceptre once again.

The onlookers watched in amazement as the two were lifted on the soil with an invisible military unit and the golden beam splintered and criss-crossed around them to forge a halcyon, dome-shaped web. And then an earthly, beautiful sound filled the air -- phoenix birdcall. Harry smiled as big beads of luminance appeared out of nowhere, rolling around the prosperous shaft of light. He knew from experience that if he could drive that astragal of visible radiation to connect with Voldemort 's baton, then he would see his parents again ... but this time, he did not intend to break away. He just want to speak with them one last time, before he finishes their liquidator off.

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

Harry concentrated with all his might to advertize the astragal to Voldemort 's baton until finally, it connected. Harry was confused. How could the wand connect so fasting whereas before he found it so difficult and it took a longsighted meter ? And his wand was not vibrating as strong ... .Instinctively, Harry thought that something was wrong but he could not place it yet. Instead he focused his attention on the figures escaping from Voldemort 's scepter. So many unfamiliar faces but Harry assumed that maybe he had killed so many thaumaturgist from their finale showdown that it would take some time before the ghost of his parents appear. Harry waited patiently, not breaking the joining ... .but then another soma emerged ... Harry gasped in surprisal and confusion ... ...

'' Sothis ? '' Harry could not believe his oculus ... how could Sirius come out of Voldemort 's wand ? It was Lestrange who killed him.

'' Nice to see you, Harry. I see you were inviolable than before. '' said the specter of Dog Star, smiling gently at his grandson.

'' H-how ? ``

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

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

'' I would love to chat but we do n't induce much fourth dimension, Harry. Just think of, be argus-eyed ! '' Harry nodded solemnly. `` And do n't you go blaming yourself for what happened to me ... You 're the superlative grandson I ever had and I am so majestic of you. ``

More and more wizards came out of his opponent 's wand and some had approached their relation and supporter watching the battle to finally say goodbye. Harry waited some more but still, neither the ghost of his parents nor Cedric 's came out of the verge. He stared at the mocking material body of his opponent. Voldemort was acting as if he had the upperhand on the billet. But before Harry could muse more than on his response, the pearl of light went through the baton and coursed through Voldemort 's trembling body.

Without warning, the evil whiz soon convulsed uncontrollably as if a tremendously in high spirits voltage of electicity was ransacking his inside. Then the beads of light escaped from every pore of his being .... Then the dome- shaped web surrounding them gradually faded while the genus Phoenix song struck its last note .... Voldemort 's reign of brat had finally ended ... The Prophecy was fulfilled and after respective calendar month of sowing evil, murder and demolition, the most roughshod, most slyness, most fear sorceror of all time ... .fell lifeless on the ground.

Meanwhile, Harry ceramicist, the Boy-Who-Lived-To-Kill-The-Dark-Lord, was staring at his foresighted time nemesis with skepticism. That fast ? He was not even wounded or extremely drained with power and energy as he usually felt after an encounter with him. This did not even come close to the striking opposition he imagined and pondered upon -- with all the heavyweight, wolfman, lamia and what-have-yous ferociously assaulting one another and leaving the battle playing area in ruins, dripping with roue ... Not that he was complaining though but this seemed form of anti-climactic somehow ... .'What 's going on ?'

'' YES ! ! ! ``

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

'' It 's a skilful thing you were capable to pull that off, Harry. We 're not surely if we can do Thomas More conjuration due to lack of recitation. We just banked on shocking them sufficiency to give you clip. '' said his aunt.

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

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

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

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

Harry grinned despite his misgivings and turned around to expect for Luna. However, his smile was quickly replaced with concern as he saw her kneeling beside the lessen figure of her father, unmoving and with a blank looking at on her face. He rushed to her side to comfort her but Luna did not even look at him. She just continued staring blankly into space and mussitation repeatedly -- -- `` It 's just a dreaming ... .just a ambition ... ''

Across the ecstatic crowd, partially hidden by the soul-sucking creatures, nobody noticed the pocket-sized band of death-eaters that stealthily made their way through the gate and disappeared into slight air led by a fledgling with claw-like fingers and another with a polishing, silver hand ... .while the other following were callously left behind to suffer a fate worse than death itself ...
Chapter 23 - The incubus is not yet Over

HARRY POTTER, THE-BOY-WHO-LIVED, CONQUERED THE iniquity lord ! ! ! - The Daily Prophet

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

PROPHECY FULFILLED ! ! ! - Auror 's compilation

POETIC justice -- HARRY AVENGED HIS PARENTS ON THEIR Death ANNIVERSARY ! ! ! - The greyback caviller Hermione closed the newsprint in disgust. `` Hmp ! The Cowards -- - flaunting their papers now that it is safe for them to arrive out ! Except the insurrectionist Quibbler, of course. ``

'' Yeah, sounds like hypocrisy to me. '' said George III who was currently being mended by Fred, his twin comrade, who in bit was being massaged by Lee who was trying to get away from Zechariah whose wound he unknowingly infected by treating him without washing his wands first. Hermione just rolled her centre in exasperation and went to look for more intellectually unquestioned someone to lecture to.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

'' I just know. ``

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The three immediately went to Luna 's Ward to visit her and to lecture some common sense to Harry before he wallow again in 'self-condemnation.
As they approached the Baroness Jackson of Lodsworth, they saw Harry sitting beside Luna, holding her handwriting tight and engaging in a slanted conversation, hoping that it would somehow penetrate her mind.

'' I 'm really really sorry, Luna ... .I promise I would hit it up to you somehow. I know I could n't play your father back but please ... please amount back ... .please come back for me ... I need you ... I love you. I have never told you that before but I 'm telling you now ... .I love you, hon ... '' Harry tried to wipe the binge that rolled down his cheeks but he could not help it.

Seeing Luna like this was gradually destroying the picayune saneness that he still possessed but he needed to do this ... .for Luna and for himself. He was holding on to Madam Pomphrey 's words that there was goose egg physically wrong with Luna. Her catatonic United States Department of State was just due to shock and that her mind still refused to accept what happened but the mediwizard informed him that it was only temporarily but for how long, no one could really know.

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

'' I-I think we should feed them some concealment for now. They deserve it ... Maybe we can spill the beans to Harry later ... '' she said weakly. The others agreed, not really wanting to intrude.
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LETTER TO THE GENERAL public

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

The Ministry wanted to name it Harry Potter Day but Mr. ceramicist politely refused because he firmly believes that it was not only him who had vanquished the foeman. It is the combined effort of the Wizarding World that ended Voldemort 's reign of terror. As such, let this day be commemmorated as the day that our world had joined together to fight down evilness and may this day cue us all of the sufferings and passing we endured to make our earthly concern a better place.

In this light, let it be known that all the wizarding schooltime shall be opened once more to bear on educating young beldam and wizards to their full potential. The new Headmaster for Durmstrang Academy would now be Professor Marcus Leninski and prof Minerva McGonagall for Hogwarts Schools of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Professor Albus Dumbledore 's passing had been devastating but wherever he was, the reinstatement of these insane asylum would definitely make him happy.

The Ministry shall provide assistance for the return of these schools as soon as magically possible. Also, the whole academic program and schedule for this school class had been altered for the students'benefit. This schooling year would now last until August 15, 1997 and there would be a reasonable two-week rest period before the beginning of the following term in which the pedantic schedule would revert to normal.

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

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

Hoping that the past tense few months would dissuade anyone from straying from the way of good.

Thank you very much and skilful day !

Sincerely yours,

Arthur Weasley Minister of Magic
'' Oh, Ron, your sire 's loyalty is overwhelming ! '' said Hermione as she read the missive that had just arrived. Everyone received the letter and some were already having mixed chemical reaction about the content.

'' Merlin ! We 'll begin the condition next workweek ! '' exclaimed Neville.

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

'' Really now. Do n't you think this is the best thing that happened to us this past times few month ? '' said Hermione in defense of the pastor 's decision.

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

'' Suit yourselves ! But I 'm so excited ... imagine we wo n't have to suffer one school year just because some dark nobleman decided to appropriate us ... '' said Hermione, then her center became suddenly blanket with worry. `` Wait ! We have n't received our Hogwart 's letters. We have n't even got the O.W.L effect yet ! How are we going to buy our school supply ? And we only got a calendar week to prepare ! '' She paced around the way as if figuring out a way to figure out her dilemma as the others watched her disinterestedly.

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

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

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

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

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

The missive lay unopened as he continued to converse with Luna, trying very hard to lend some glint to her eyes. But there was none ... He broke the inter-group communication for a while, defeated. Yet he needed to be strong ... He read and reread the record he borrowed from the program library but they all say the same thing. There was no cure ... .she just needed clock time to recoup on her own.

'' Harry ! Have you got your Hogwarts letter ? '' whispered Ron, eyeing his bestfriend sympathetically. respective DA members decided that it was time to talk to Harry whether he was prepare or not. The full term would start within a few twenty-four hours and Harry had not even left Luna 's side for a minute.

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

'' unfold it. Luna will have wanted you to graduate, Harry. And it will look at your mind off -- - stuff. '' said Hermione.

Like a zombie spirit that was totally devoid of feelings and free will, Harry reluctantly opened the letter and stared disinterestedly at its contents.

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

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

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

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

'' Hold on to it. ``

'' But why ? '' asked Ron.

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

THE END !

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